Roger Federer surprised fans at a Coldplay concert in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday when he joined the band on stage to perform the song “Don’t Panic” from their debut album Parachutes.
Federer, a former world number one tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam champion, was introduced by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin as an “original band member.” He played a shaker during the performance, and Martin even improvised a line about Federer in the song’s outro.
The crowd was thrilled to see Federer on stage, and he seemed to enjoy himself as well. After the performance, he posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “An adventure of a lifetime.”
Federer’s appearance at the Coldplay concert is just the latest in a series of high-profile cameos for the tennis star. In recent years, he has also appeared in commercials for Rolex and Mercedes-Benz, and he has even starred in his own documentary film.
Roger Federer joins Coldplay on stage. What a moment! pic.twitter.com/sHG6myRK0Y
— Tennis365 (@tennis365com) July 3, 2023
It’s clear that Federer is still a global icon, even after he retired from professional tennis in 2022. His appearance at the Coldplay concert is a reminder of his enduring popularity, and it’s sure to delight fans of both tennis and music.
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- The concert was part of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour.
- Federer is a longtime fan of Coldplay, and he has said that they are one of his favorite bands.
- The concert was held at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland.
- The crowd was estimated to be around 60,000 people.
- Federer’s performance with Coldplay was met with rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
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