Rapperswil-Jona Transforms for Federer’s Arrival

The tranquil lakeshore of Rapperswil-Jona, once dominated by cranes, is now filled with gardeners and craftsmen preparing Roger Federer’s almost finished property.

An Entire Nation’s Anticipation

Switzerland is eagerly waiting for Federer to move into his new home. The “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” describes this anticipation, with the country spellbound by the property’s progress. “Our” Federer might be no more, but the magic remains.

Media Frenzy and Privacy Concerns

The media has been closely following Federer’s property construction, with drone images and speculations about amenities like tennis courts and a boathouse.

Federer’s management has_refused interview requests and removed fresh pictures of his house under pressure from the tennis star.

From Sporting Hero to Villa Owner

Federer, once Switzerland’s sporting dream, now faces a distant, cold public image as an entrepreneur and luxury villa owner. Rapperswil-Jona will be his well-protected retreat, far from the tennis idyll of old.

The Magic of Federer

Yet, when Federer moves in, a spark of the magic that once enchanted an entire nation will return. Switzerland knows it must let him go but can’t help holding on to “their” Federer.