Roger Federer celebrates wife Mirka's 45th birthday with special family visit to Vatican City
Roger Federer recently had a vacation in Europe, where he visited the Vatican Museums and opened the door to the Sistine Chapel.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion was in Rome with his family and a couple of friends to celebrate his wife Mirka's 45th birthday. During their three-day stay, Roger Federer, Mirka and their four children enjoyed the beauty of the Roman spring, took walks in the city center, and dined at the Taverna Trilussa -- a restaurant that Federer considers home. Their trip ended with a special visit to the Vatican Museums.
Accompanied by Gianni Crea, a Vatican guide, the Federer family had the entire Vatican Museums to themselves for an exclusive tour. Federer picked up a huge bunch of keys from the key bunker that opened all the doors of the Vatican Museums. He and his wife then opened the doors to various rooms, including the most important one -- the Sistine Chapel.
The sight of Michelangelo's majestic frescoes in the Sistine Chapel was a special moment for Mirka, who was reportedly moved to tears. The exclusive tour ended on the Terrazza del Nicchione, which offers a unique view of the dome of St. Peter's.
Roger Federer teams up with Trevor Noah for new Swiss Tourism commercial
Switzerland Tourism recently released a new commercial featuring tennis legend Roger Federer and comedian Trevor Noah to promote the 'Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.'
The video, titled "The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The Ride of a Lifetime," takes viewers on a hilarious journey. It starts with Federer and Noah boarding the wrong train to Interlaken while preparing to shoot a commercial.
As they embark on a train ride through the stunning landscape of Switzerland, the duo encounter various obstacles, including the fact that they don't have their cellphones and wallets. Luckily, a helpful passenger assists them in obtaining tickets.
The partnership between the tennis legend and the popular comedian has garnered a lot of attention on social media. Fans have praised the pair's comic timing as well as the stunning views of Switzerland featured in the commercial.
Roger Federer hung up his tennis racquet at the Laver Cup last year, taking part in an emotional farewell ceremony that featured the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.