Roger Federer holds the record for 20 Grand Slam titles won and is closing in on Jimmy Connors record for total ATP titles won. He also holds the record for the most consecutive weeks as the world number one, and is the oldest man, at the age of 36, to reclaim the top ranking.
He has also transcended tennis to become an internationally celebrated sportsman, and enjoys much greater popularity worldwide than either of his great rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
The Swiss maestro has made millions in endorsements and sponsorship deals, and consistently ranks amongst the world’s biggest earning sports stars and brands.
Federer is known for his elegance, speed and fluidity on court; although primarily a baseline player, he is willing to come into the net when the situation demands, and is regarded as one of the most effective volleyers on tour.
Unlike most of his contemporaries, Federer uses a one-handed backhand, which enables him to produce shots of great variety, as well as the slice. Although not the fastest server, he is very accurate, and always uses the same ball toss, making it hard for his opponent to read the serve.
He has a particularly good record at Wimbledon where he has won more titles than any other man, and has also enjoyed success in Melbourne and at Flushing Meadows. The one major where he has struggled is Roland Garros, because the higher bounce and slower speed of balls of the court do not suit his game.
Name: Roger Federer
Turned Pro
1998
First Became Number One
February 2, 2004
Grand Slam Singles Titles Won
Australian Open 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018
French Open 2009
Wimbledon 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
US Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Grand Slam Doubles Titles Won
None
Other ATP Titles Won
Halle 10 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019)
Basel 10 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Dubai 8 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019)
Cincinnati 7 (2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015)
ATP Finals 6 (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011)
Indian Wells 5 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2012,2017)
Hamburg 4 (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Miami 4 (2005, 2006, 2017, 2019)
Madrid 3 (2006, 2009, 2012)
Qatar 3 (2005, 2006, 2011)
Rotterdam 3 (2005, 2012, 2018)
Vienna 2 (2002, 2003)
Toronto 2 (2004, 2006)
Bangkok 2 (2004, 2005)
Shanghai 2 (2014, 2017)
Milan (2001)
Sydney (2002)
Marseille (2003)
Munich (2003)
Gstaad (2004)
Tokyo (2006)
Estoril 2008)
Stockholm (2010)
Paris (Bercy) (2011)
Istanbal (2015)
Brisbane (2015)
Stuttgart (2018)
Best Davis Cup Performance
Winner 2014
Best Five Career Performances
Wimbledon Semi-Final 2012 Defeats Andy Murray 7-5, 7-5, 6-4.
Australian Open Final 2017 Defeats Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
London Olympics Semi-Final 2012 Defeats Juan Martin del Potro 3-6, 7-6, 19-17.
French Open Fourth Round 2009 Defeats Tommy Haas 6-7, 5-7, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2.
US Open Final 2005 Defeats Andre Agassi 6-3, 2-6, 7-6, 6-1.
Worst Five Career Performances
French Open Final 2008 Lost to Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-3, 6-0.
French Open Semi-Final 2019 Lost to Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Wimbledon Second Round 2013 Lost to Sergiy Stakhovsky 7-6, 6-7, 5-7, 6-7.
Mercedes Open 2017 Lost to Tommy Haas 6-2, 6-7, 4-6.
Wimbledon Quarter Final 2011 Lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-6, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6.
Apparel Sponsor
Uniqlo
Racquets Sponsor
Wilson
Personal Life
TBA
Longest Winning Streak
41 matches (2006-07)
Grand Slam Finals Record
Australian Open (W) 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018
French Open (W) 2009
Wimbledon (W) 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
US Open (W) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Australian Open (F) 2009
French Open (F) 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
Wimbledon (F) 2008, 2011, 2015, 2018
US Open (F) 2009, 2015
Number of Semifinal in Grand Slams
Australian Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
French Open 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019
Wimbledon 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
US Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015
Number of Quarters in Grand Slams
Australian Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
French Open 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019
Wimbledon 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019
US Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019