In Photos: 'Swifties forever' Roman Josi, wife Ellie Ottaway meet unexpected guest at Taylor Swift's The Eras tour in Switzerland

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Jul 11, 2024 04:12 GMT

Ellie Ottaway, the wife of Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi, encountered a surprise guest on night two of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Zurich, Switzerland.

Roman Josi, who hails from Bern, Switzerland, accompanied by his wife Ellie, attended the concert, where they had a surprising encounter with the Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer at Taylor Swift's '"The Eras Tour."

Roman Josi and Federer met up at the Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, where they snapped a selfie together. Federer later posted the picture on his Instagram story.

Image Credit: Roger Federer (Instagram Story)

Josi and his wife, Ellie, also met Taylor Swift at the concert. She later shared their experience on her Instagram story, posting a photo of them with Swift on stage in the background, captioned "Swifties 4ever."

Image Credit: Ellie Ottaway Josi (Instagram story)

Meanwhile, 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer highlighted the contentment of "The Eras Tour" by posting a selfie with pop star Taylor Swift on Instagram. In the caption, the tennis icon wrote:

"In my Swiftie era"

After captivating her fans in Switzerland, Taylor Swift is set to carry on with her "The Eras Tour" in Europe. Her next stop will be in Milan on July 13 at San Siro Stadium.

"That was a pleasant surprise": NHL fans react to Roman Josi's surprising meet-up with Roger Federer

The selfie featuring the Preds' Roman Josi and tennis icon Roger Federer has caused a stir among hockey enthusiasts, surprising fans as the viral picture circulated within NHL circles.

Here's how fans on the X/Twitter platform reacted to the unexpected Josi and Federer meet-up. One tweeted:

"Was not expecting Roger Federer but that was a pleasant surprise"

"Roger Federer! Just two goats hanging out," another wrote.

More reactions followed:

"can’t believe roman josi got to hear right where you left me and last kiss in person before i did," one X user said.

"A couple fellas who prove that god does occasionally give with both hands," one humorously posted.

"but what’s his favorite era," one fan questioned.

"That's awesome," another fan wrote.

Josi was drafted with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2008 NHL draft. He has been with the Nashville Predators for over a decade. The three-time All-Star and one-time Norris Trophy recipient is poised to embark on his 14th season with the club as the 2024–25 NHL season kicks off in October.