Roger Federer was spotted in Dubai attending the ATP 500 event to support his close friend Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss legend, who has long shared a strong bond with his compatriot, made his presence felt courtside during Wawrinka’s match, drawing attention from fans and media alike.
Federer has a rich history with the Dubai Championships, having won the tournament eight times in his career. His victories came in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2019, making him the most successful player in the event’s history.
This video captures Federer enjoying the action in Dubai, highlighting the enduring friendship between two of Switzerland’s greatest tennis players.
Familiar faces 🤩@rogerfederer watches good friend Wawrinka in Dubai #DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/sYqkee0EIf
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 23, 2026
ATP Dubai - Stan Wawrinka's projected path
Stan Wawrinka in 2026
Ranked no.99, Wawrinka played his last match on the 12th of February when he was defeated by world no.6 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Rotterdam (draw).
Presently, during this year Stan achieved a composed 5-7 win-loss record. Stan Wawrinka’s best performance of this year was reaching the final in Australia.
He is also scheduled to play in Basel (Swiss Indoors Basel) on the 20th of October.
