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Roger Federer has been on a whirlwind Asian tour the past week, sparking headlines, fan frenzies, and more than a few viral moments, proving once again why his post-retirement star power is undiminished. He landed in Shanghai last week and was met at the airport by the tournament director, an arrival documented by official tournament media and seen all across Chinese sports news. Shortly after, Federer was at the center of the tennis world—literally—taking part in an exhibition doubles match at the Qi Zhong Stadium during the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters. In a playful but fiercely competitive match, Federer teamed with martial arts superstar Donnie Yen to face popular actor Wu Lei and former WTA star Zheng Jie. Federer and Yen mounted a comeback after dropping the first set and pulled off a tie-break triumph, with Federer complimenting the actors' nerves and energy, and charming the crowd with his trademark graciousness and focus on the spirit of sport. ATP Tour reported in depth on this, highlighting how Federer continues to connect tennis with broader entertainment and culture.
He didn’t just play for fun in Shanghai—he put on his co-entrepreneur hat, hosting a major grassroots tennis event with the Swiss sportswear brand On, where he revealed newly renovated youth courts, hit with young local players, and made the ceremonial first serve, leaving his own yellow paint signature on the Shanghai courts. This "On Thanks for Playing" partnership was covered by Sports Illustrated, emphasizing Federer’s commitment to empowering emerging tennis communities and cementing his post-retirement legacy as both ambassador and investor.
Days later, Federer jetted to Seoul, South Korea, marking his first trip there in eighteen years. In a viral YouTube event, Federer played what was called an “epic tennis show,” then melted Korean hearts with a casual kimbap tour at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market, where he posed for selfies, signed rackets on the street, and drew approving gasps from local influencers and social media personalities, as reported by MK in Korea and echoed across Instagram and Threads. Federer also led a tennis clinic for youth athletes at his World Tour event, part of his global Uniqlo sponsorship, giving direct advice to young players and reflecting on Korea’s growing global profile.
Business talk inevitably swirled in his wake. According to both Forbes and the Times of India, Federer’s net worth continues to hover near 1.1 billion dollars, thanks largely to his stakes in On Running and massive endorsement lineup, making him richer than his old rival Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, speculation heated up about a rumored exhibition “Fedal Tour” as both Federer and Nadal—now both officially retired—floated the possibility of future exhibition matches, but nothing is confirmed.
In social media, Federer has been trending with a series of Instagram ads inviting fans to visit Switzerland, adding to the sense that there is little this man cannot sell or elevate by merely showing up. And just to seal the legend, Andy Murray’s playful comment on Federer’s post-retirement tennis outing in Shanghai went viral, with fans worldwide echoing the feeling that when Federer steps on a court, time stands still. In sum, even three years after his retirement, Roger Federer’s global presence, commercial influence, and power to inspire remain as large as ever—with each new headline merely burnishing his already unrivaled resume.
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