Roger Federer posing on the red carpet at his New York exhibition match event with celebrity guests.
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Anna Wintour and Savannah Guthrie Turn Out for Roger Federer’s Star-Studded NYC Red Carpet

The tennis icon brought out high-fashion royalty and television hosts for his latest Big Apple appearance.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Tennis legend Roger Federer brought the glam back to Manhattan for a star-studded celebration ahead of the US Open. The Swiss icon stepped onto the red carpet for "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York," an exhibition match and high-profile gathering that drew some of fashion and television’s biggest heavyweights. Fashion royalty made a swift arrival to support the multi-grand slam champion. Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour, a longtime tennis enthusiast and vocal supporter of Federer throughout his decorated career, led the A-list arrivals. Dressed in her signature high-fashion aesthetic, the publishing icon joined high-profile media figures to toast the legendary athlete’s return to the Big Apple spotlight. ## Who attended the Roger Federer exhibition match in New York? Broadcast news favorite Savannah Guthrie also made a stylish appearance at the event. The *Today* co-anchor joined a parade of VIP guests showing love for the tennis titan. The gathering highlighted Federer’s enduring crossover power, seamlessly blending the worlds of elite athletics, luxury fashion, and mainstream entertainment on one carpet. Federer has long held a unique position at the intersection of international sport and red-carpet glam. Since stepping away from professional competition, the champion has remained a mainstay at major cultural moments, from the Met Gala to global luxury campaigns. His NYC appearance underscored his status as a permanent fixture in global pop culture and society circles. ## What is Roger Federer doing at the US Open? The exhibition event served as a glittering backdrop for fans and fashion watchers eager to see big names assemble in New York City. Guests turned out in sharp tailoring and late-summer chic, setting the tone for a week of high-energy tennis and celebrity sightings across the city. With heavy hitters from news, fashion, and entertainment turning out, the night proved once again that Federer’s pull extends far beyond the court. Whether rubbing shoulders with Vogue editors or morning show hosts, the champion continues to draw the biggest names in media every time he arrives in New York.

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Roger Federer posing on the red carpet at his New York exhibition match event with celebrity guests.
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Vogue editor Anna Wintour and 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie were among the notable stars attending the event.
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The red carpet event celebrated 'Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York' alongside an exhibition match celebrating the tennis legend.