Roger Federer
Roger Federer 
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| Born | Roger Federer 8 August 1981 Basel, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss, South African |
| Occupation | Professional Tennis Player (Retired) |
| Turned professional | 1998 |
| Retired | 2022 |
| Playing style | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Spouse | Miroslava Federer (m. 2009) |
| Children | 4 |
| Highest ranking | World No. 1 (2 February 2004) |
| Known for | 20 Grand Slam titles and elegant playing style |
Roger Federer (born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss former professional tennis player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He held the ATP world No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end world No. 1 on five occasions. Federer won 103 ATP singles titles, including 20 Grand Slam singles titles, eight Wimbledon titles, six ATP Finals titles and 28 ATP Masters titles.[1]
Early Life and Education
Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland, to Swiss father Robert Federer and South African mother Lynette Federer. He holds both Swiss and South African citizenship. Federer began playing tennis at the age of three and quickly emerged as one of Switzerland's brightest young sporting talents.[2]
As a child, Federer participated in several sports including football, basketball, badminton and swimming before choosing tennis as his primary sport. He attended the Swiss National Tennis Center during his teenage years and later became the top-ranked junior player in the world in 1998.[3]
Tennis Career
Junior Career
Federer won the Wimbledon Boys' Singles title in 1998 and finished the year as the ITF World Junior Champion. His junior success marked the beginning of one of the greatest careers in tennis history.[4]
Professional Breakthrough
Federer turned professional in 1998 and won his first ATP singles title in Milan in 2001. His major breakthrough came in 2003 when he won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon by defeating Mark Philippoussis in the final.[5]
Dominance in World Tennis
Between 2004 and 2009, Federer dominated men's tennis and formed the legendary "Big Three" rivalry alongside Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. During this period he won multiple Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles while holding the world No. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks.[6]
In 2009, Federer completed the Career Grand Slam by winning the French Open and surpassed Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles by winning his 15th title at Wimbledon.[7]
Olympic and Davis Cup Success
Federer won the Olympic gold medal in men's doubles alongside Stan Wawrinka at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and secured a silver medal in men's singles at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2014, he helped Switzerland win its first Davis Cup title.[8]
Final Years and Retirement
After several knee surgeries and injury setbacks, Federer returned to the top level and won additional Grand Slam titles, including the 2017 Australian Open and the 2018 Australian Open. In September 2022, he retired from professional tennis after appearing in the Laver Cup in London.[9]
Playing Style
Federer was known for his elegant and versatile all-court game. His one-handed backhand, exceptional footwork, precise serve and effortless movement made him one of the most admired players in tennis history. Many experts consider his forehand to be one of the greatest shots ever seen in the sport.[10]
Personal Life
Federer married former professional tennis player Miroslava "Mirka" Federer in 2009 after meeting her during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The couple have two sets of twins, including twin daughters born in 2009 and twin sons born in 2014.[11]
Federer speaks Swiss German, German, English and French fluently and also understands Italian. He is known for his calm personality, sportsmanship and professionalism both on and off the court.[12]
Philanthropy
In 2003, Federer established the Roger Federer Foundation, which focuses on improving education and opportunities for children in southern Africa and Switzerland. He has also raised millions of dollars through the "Match for Africa" charity exhibitions.[13]
Net Worth
Roger Federer is one of the richest athletes in history. His wealth comes from prize money, endorsements and business investments, including his stake in Swiss footwear company On. In 2025, his estimated net worth surpassed 1 billion US dollars, making him one of the few billionaire athletes in history.[14]
References
- ↑ https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roger-federer/f324/overview
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roger-Federer
- ↑ https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/roger-federer/800202190/sui/jt/s/overview/
- ↑ https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/history/champions/roger_federer.html
- ↑ https://www.atptour.com/en/news/federer-first-wimbledon-title-2003
- ↑ https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/roger-federer-career-highlights-297954.html
- ↑ https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/2009-roger-federer-completes-career-grand-slam
- ↑ https://olympics.com/en/athletes/roger-federer
- ↑ https://www.lavercup.com/news/2022/09/15/roger-federer-announces-retirement
- ↑ https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/the-genius-of-roger-federers-game
- ↑ https://people.com/sports/roger-federer-wife-mirka-federer-relationship-timeline/
- ↑ https://www.gq.com/story/roger-federer-interview
- ↑ https://rogerfedererfoundation.org/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/roger-federer/