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Roger Federer

Swiss former tennis player

Roger Federer, a Swiss former professional tennis player, held the world No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks. He won 103 singles titles, including 20 major men's singles titles and led Switzerland to their first Davis Cup title in 2014. Federer is known for his grace on the court and philanthropic efforts through the Roger Federer Foundation.

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Timeline

1877
All-time Grand Slam titles
Federer has won 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles, the third most in history behind Nadal and Djokovic, since the amateur era and the Open Era of tennis.
1981-08-08
Birth of Roger Federer
Roger Federer is born in Binningham to a Swiss-German family.
1995-01-01
Swiss Champion Title
Roger Federer achieves the title of Swiss Champion.
1997-01-01
Second Swiss Champion Title
Roger Federer secures another Swiss Champion title.
1998-07-01
Association of Tennis Professionals
Roger Federer's affiliation with the Association of Tennis Professionals.
1999-04-01
Swiss Davis Cup Team
Roger Federer joins the Swiss Davis Cup team.
2001-02-04
First ATP Win
Roger Federer achieves his first ATP win.
2003-07-06
Wimbledon Victory
Roger Federer defeats Mark Philippousis at Wimbledon, becoming the first Swiss male to win a grand slam title.
2004-02-01
Roger Federer wins Australian Open
Roger defeats Marat Safin in three sets in the finals at the Australian Open on February 1st, capturing the number 1 position in the world rankings and beginning a 237-week reign as the world number 1 in tennis.
2004-02-02
Roger Federer becomes world ranked number 1
On February 2, 2004, Roger Federer achieved the top spot in the world rankings in tennis, becoming the number 1 player globally.
2005-01-01
First Man Ever
On January 1, 2005, Roger Federer made history by becoming the first man ever to achieve a remarkable feat in the world of tennis.
2006-04-03
Named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2006, Roger Federer was honored with the title of Laureus World Sportsman of the Year after winning three out of the four Grand Slam tournaments and only losing to Nadal and Andy Murray throughout the year.
2006-10-31
Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras
A classic match between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, released on DVD on October 31, 2006.
2007-01-01
Appointed a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
On January 1, 2007, Roger Federer was appointed as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, showcasing his commitment to humanitarian efforts and using his platform for social good.
2007-10-30
Wimbledon 2007 Final: Federer vs. Nadal
The final match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2007, released on DVD on October 30, 2007.
2008-08-16
Olympic Gold
Roger Federer achieved Olympic Gold in 2008.
2008-08-19
Wimbledon–The 2008 Finals: Nadal vs. Federer
The 2008 Wimbledon final match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, released on DVD on August 19, 2008.
2009-06-07
French Open Victory and Career Grand Slam
Roger Federer defeated Robin Söderling in the final of the French Open, capturing the Coupe des Mousquetaires and achieving a career Grand Slam. This victory also tied him with Pete Sampras for the most Grand Slam singles titles at 14.
2009-07-05
Wimbledon Record 15th Grand Slam Title
In 2009, Roger Federer won the Wimbledon singles title by defeating Andy Roddick in an epic final, surpassing Pete Sampras with a record 15th Grand Slam singles title.
2010-01-31
Fourth Australian Open Victory
Roger Federer won his fourth Australian Open title by defeating Andy Murray in the final, extending his Grand Slam singles record to sixteen titles.
2010-11-28
ATP Finals Victory
Roger Federer finished the 2010 season in strong form, winning the ATP Finals in London and defeating Djokovic and Nadal in the finals. This tournament remains the only one where Federer defeated all members of the Big Four.
2012-05-13
Mutua Madrid Open Victory
Roger Federer wins the Mutua Madrid Open by defeating Richard Gasquet, David Ferrer, and Janko Tipsarevic without dropping a set. He faces Tomas Berdych in the finals and clinches his fourth tournament victory of the season, overtaking Rafael Nadal to become the world number two.
2012-05-20
Internazionali BNL d'Italia
Roger Federer competes at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, defeating Carlos Berlocq, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and Andreas Seppi before losing to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals after a tough match.
2012-07-08
Wimbledon Title and Return to No. 1
Roger Federer won the 2012 Wimbledon title, marking his return to World No. 1. He defeated Andy Murray in the final to secure the championship.
2013-06-14
Roger Federer wins Gerry Weber Open in Halle
Roger Federer wins the Gerry Weber Open in Halle for the sixth time, defeating Mikhail Youzhny in the final and securing his 77th tournament title.
2017-01-29
Australian Open Victory
Roger Federer won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final and claiming his first major title since 2012. This victory also marked his 100th match at the Australian Open and his first Grand Slam victory over Nadal outside of grass courts.
2017-07-16
Wimbledon Triumph
Roger Federer won Wimbledon without dropping a set, defeating Marin Čilić in the final to secure his record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title and his 19th major title overall. He became the oldest male player to win Wimbledon in the Open era.
2017-10-15
Shanghai Masters Victory
Roger Federer won the Shanghai Masters, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final and capturing his third Masters title of the season. This victory marked his 94th career title and drew him level with Ivan Lendl in second place.
2017-10-29
Swiss Indoors Triumph
Roger Federer won the Swiss Indoors by defeating Juan Martín del Potro in the final, surpassing Ivan Lendl in the number of career titles. This victory added to his remarkable season in 2017.
2017-11-24
Honorary Doctorate Degree from University of Basel Faculty of Medicine
Roger Federer was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Basel Faculty of Medicine on 24 November 2017.
2018-01
Federer wins Australian Open, defending his title
Federer successfully defended his title at the Australian Open, defeating Marin Čilić in a five-set final. It was his sixth title at the Australian Open and he became the first man to win twenty Grand Slam titles.
2018-02
Federer wins Rotterdam Open and returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings
Federer defeated Grigor Dimitrov to win his third Rotterdam Open title and return to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, becoming the oldest ATP world No. 1 at that time.
2018-03
Federer reaches Indian Wells Masters final but loses to Juan Martín del Potro
Federer entered the Indian Wells Masters and had a career-best start to a season at 17–0. Despite holding three championship points, he was defeated by Juan Martín del Potro in the final.
2018-06
Federer regains No. 1 ranking at Stuttgart Open
Federer regained the No. 1 ranking at the Stuttgart Open, becoming the oldest ATP world No. 1 by more than three years at that time.
2018-07
Federer loses in Wimbledon quarterfinals
At Wimbledon, Federer was seeded first at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2012 US Open, but he lost in the quarterfinals to Kevin Anderson in five sets.
2018-10
Federer defends Swiss Indoors title
At the Swiss Indoors in October, Federer defended his title with a straight-sets win over Marius Copil in the final, winning his 9th title at the event and his 99th career singles title.
2019-02-16
100th Career Singles Title
Roger Federer won his 100th career singles title at the Dubai Championships, becoming the second man in the Open Era to achieve this milestone.
2019-07-07
Wimbledon Final vs. Djokovic
Roger Federer faced Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, which became the longest final in Wimbledon history lasting 4 hours and 57 minutes.
2019-11-23
Exhibition Match against Alexander Zverev in Mexico City
Roger Federer won an exhibition match against Alexander Zverev in Mexico City, Mexico in front of 42,517 fans.
2020-02-07
Exhibition Match against Rafael Nadal in Cape Town
Roger Federer played an exhibition match against Rafael Nadal in Cape Town, South Africa in front of 51,954 fans, marking his tennis debut in his mother's native country and raising $3.5 million for the Roger Federer Foundation.
2022-09-15
Retirement Announcement
On September 15, 2022, Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis on the ATP Tour, with the Laver Cup being his final ATP event.
End of the Timeline
Roger Federer

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