{"id":294707,"date":"2023-11-21T22:54:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=294707"},"modified":"2023-11-21T22:54:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:54:16","slug":"roger-federer-reduced-to-tears-after-swiss-tennis-icon-receives-special-invite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/tennis\/roger-federer-reduced-to-tears-after-swiss-tennis-icon-receives-special-invite\/","title":{"rendered":"Roger Federer reduced to tears after Swiss tennis icon receives special invite"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Roger Federer made a surprise appearance on stage at Andrea Bocelli\u2019s concert in Zurich on Monday night. The tennis legend was reduced to tears as the Italian tenor concluded his performance with a jaw-dropping rendition of the famous \u2018Nessun Dorma\u2019.<\/p>\n
Federer has been enjoying his retirement to the fullest since bowing out from the sport at the Laver Cup last year. The Swiss star has made several special guest appearances at competitions since and this is not the first time he’s been on stage at a concert.<\/p>\n
With plenty of spare time on his hands, Federer has had the opportunity to enjoy more live music over the past few months \u2013 and his appearances at concerts has not gone unnoticed by artists spotting his name on the guest list.<\/p>\n
Whilst attending Bocelli\u2019s concert on Monday night, the 20-time Grand Slam champion was invited up on stage by the singer so that he could be by his side for his final song. Whilst preparing for his final number, Bocelli was heard saying: \u201cAmong us tonight, there is a living legend, Roger Federer.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Djokovic under pressure to avoid ‘failure’ as Serbia lucky with Murray injury[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor me, it\u2019s really an honour to dedicate the last hour to him for the emotions that he gave to everybody and I would like to have him here on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n Federer duly accepted the offer and was escorted to the stage promptly by security. The pair embraced on stage before Boncelli belted out his iconic \u2018Nessun Dorma\u2019, which brought the house down. Federer was visibly moved by the performance, failing to hold back the tears as he stood aside the artist.<\/p>\n\n