Did you guys know that Roger Federer went to the Met Gala last week? It’s not really surprising – Roger is tight with Anna Wintour, and he’s been to Met Galas, fashion shows and Vogue events before. The only really surprising thing was that Roger wore a Gucci tuxedo with a sparkly snake on the back. It was almost like Taylor Swift was there in spirit:
Anyway, if you’ve been following the tennis craziness this year, you know that Roger Federer is BACK. After leaving the tour for six months in 2016, Roger came back with a vengeance. He picked up his 18th Slam title in Australia, then he he picked up the Sunshine Double, the Masters titles in Indian Wells and Miami. He’s probably going to play the French Open, and he’s definitely looking to make a big splash on the grass courts this year.
All of which brings me to Roger’s schedule and his love of Wimbledon. Roger hasn’t played any clay tournaments so far this year, and the French Open doesn’t start until May 22nd… the Monday after Pippa Middleton’s wedding. Did you know the Roger sort of knows the Middleton family? It’s been claimed – by Carole Middleton herself, I believe – that Federer is a family friend and apparently Carole and Roger had lunch or something. The Middletons love tennis and they love Wimbledon and they love Roger. So will Roger go to Pippa’s wedding?? I was reading this piece about Pippa’s wedding guest list and that’s what they’re claiming:
Pippa Middleton’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, will host the couple’s reception at their home in Bucklebury. Her brother, James, will also be in attendance with his girlfriend, Donna Air.
Middleton isn’t the only one with high-profile relatives. Matthews’ younger brother, British socialite and reality star Spencer Matthews, often makes headlines in the press for his wild ways, and will serve as the groom’s best man on the big day. (He has appeared on Made in Chelsea and the U.K. versions of The Bachelor and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!) His girlfriend, Vogue Williams, has not received an invitation.
As for other famous guests, The Mirror reports that tennis star Roger Federer and British broadcaster Ben Fogle will be among the intimate group. While Federer may seem like an unlikely guest choice, Middleton is a long-time tennis fan, and has attended tennis tournaments as a guest of Federer’s.
[From Harper’s Bazaar Australia]
Has Pippa attended tournaments as Roger’s guest? Ever since Kate married William, Pippa gets to sit the royal box, not the player’s box. I’m not sure if she’s ever been seated in Roger’s player’s box. Part of me thinks that the Middletons probably did invite Roger to the wedding, but mostly because they’re desperate to turn this into a big, splashy event. But would Roger go? With Roland-Garros just two days after the wedding? Eh.
Photos courtesy of Getty.
Roger has been Anna Wintour’s huge crush for several years. And Pippa sure does look rough in that photo.
Am I the only one getting “Duchess of Windsor” vibes from her in that pic? She looks rough, indeed. And, oh Roger, how the mighty have fallen – thought you had way too much class for this. Don’t go!
Leave Brow Boy alone. He can eat lunch with whomever he wants.
Oh he’s free to have lunch with whoever he wants.
And we’re free to judge him for it.
See how it works? Freedom for all 😉
More trolling from the Middletons – you should see the front page of the Fail website. The hero story is Buckleberry’s famed beauty gazing lovingly into the eyes of Moderately Wealthy Mr Bingly outside a church in Chelsea. *pukes up lunch*
The Fail is trying so so so hard to make this wedding and this boring couple a thing!! Please stop – I will buy a years subscription if you do.
TBH I glanced at the headline, thought it said something about “Will Friedele” (as an Eric from Boy Meets World) and I got excited. Now I am sad.
Wasn’t there a story a few years ago that she and Kate were caught laughing at Rogers wife?
Yes, at the 2012 Wimbledon final. Made some bitchy comments about his wife’s weight.
Aren’t there video’s of this? I seem to recall that they were whispering and giggling to each other while shooting glances at Mirka from the royal box.
Think so. It was well reported at the time.
I do remember this. I really doubt his wife would overlook this–but who knows.
Pippa and Kate were glaring at her general direction. There was speculation and lip reading. Not much more tmk.
But, this is all hilarious. Will Ben Ainslie be invited as well?
Oh Pippa, leave Roger out of this!
I think if he was going we would have heard it before now. Seems more like they’re getting desperate for attention. Nobody cares that they royals are going, need to try something else. Like Pippa seen at mass for the first time outside of Christmas with pics taken extremely close.
Wasn’t Ben Fogle thrown out of the royal fold a couple of years back after his wife criticized Party Pieces?
I think they were trying to compete with all that passionate display, front page news of H/M. Pips had bags removed from under eyes and some powerful microdermabrasion
As a tennis fanatic, I know that Roger has invited Pippa to sit in his box at Grand Slam events and US Open Series events. I remember one time in particular a match btw Andy Murray and Roger Fed, Andy Murray commented afterward (in total mock/faux-offence) that Pippa was not sitting in her fellow British person’s box (cant’ use country-man here). Pippa and Kate love Roger and I have seen Pippa papped standing next to Mirka laughing and chatting at tennis events. (rolls-eyes).
Meh. I might be interested if it was Rafa.
That was probably the closest boutique coat design Roger could find that most resembled a Phoenix rising from the ashes ;).