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Roger Federer to pay more taxes as he is set to live in new place

Roger Federer is paying around 16 million Swiss Franc for taxes as he lives in Wollerau. According to 20 Min, now that he will move to Rapperswil-Jona, he will have to pay 22.3 m., it means 6.3 million than before, which is 19 percent of his earnings. Federer sold his house in Wollerau a few months ago but he should not be worried about his stay as he has another residence in Valbella. He also owns a property in Herrliberg, near Zurich, which is 35 million worth.

The President of the local tennis club in Rapperswil-Jona, the SRF TV channel commentator Stefan Burer, is happy with the news: "In our club, eventual Federer's arrival has been a topic since last autumn. We spoke about it for months." The TC Rapperswil-Jona, featuring five clay-courts, is near the kids zoo in Knies. "We have between 220 and 230 members so far. There would still be enough room for the entire Federer family in our club", added Burer.

In an event organized by Saks and Vogue at a private Sagaponack, LI, estate, the 2003 US Open winner Andy Roddick joked about his career. The American former player defeated Federer only thrice out of 24 meetings and he said: "I was the world champion in tennis for about a cup of coffee until that guy Roger started playing."

The 37-year-old Basel native is enjoying a break in Switzerland and he will be back on Tour in Cincinnati next month.

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