Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a famous tennis player from Switzerland.

He was known for playing with great grace on the court. This style made him very popular with tennis fans. He won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour. This is the second most titles since the Open Era began in 1968. He also won 20 major singles titles during his career. Among these, he won a record eight titles at Wimbledon. He was also part of the "Big Three" alongside Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Federer had a very busy way of playing the game. He was a versatile all-court player. This means he could play well anywhere on the tennis court. He used a one-handed backhand, which is a specific way to hit the ball. He learned this move because his idols used it too. He also worked hard to change his personality on the court. As a junior, he sometimes lacked self-control. Later, he became known for being very gracious and kind. He won 13 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Awards for his good behavior.

His journey started in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981. His father, Robert, is Swiss and his mother, Lynette, is from South Africa.

Federer began playing tennis at just three years old. He played many other sports like football and basketball as a child. These games helped him develop great hand-eye coordination. At age eight, he joined an elite junior program in Basel. He studied under coaches like Adolf Kacovsky and Peter Carter. Carter helped him develop his technique and his calm way of playing.

Federer reached many big milestones throughout his long career. In 1998, he won the Wimbledon junior singles title. He became a professional and won his first major title at Wimbledon in 2003. He was 21 years old when he won that first big trophy.

Between 2004 and 2009, he was a very dominant player. He played in 20 out of 24 major singles finals during those years. In 2009, he won the French Open to complete the career Grand Slam. This means he won all four major trophies. He also won an Olympic gold medal in doubles in 2008.

Even after tennis, Federer stays very active in the world. He is a philanthropist, which is a person who helps others. He started the Roger Federer Foundation to help children in southern Africa. He also helped create the Laver Cup, which is a team competition.

Federer retired from professional tennis in September 2022. He finished his career after playing in the Laver Cup. He was one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. In 2025, estimates showed he had become a billionaire athlete. He remains a respected figure in the world of sports.