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Roger Federer

Swiss former tennis player
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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Began Playing Tennis at Age 8

Roger Federer started playing tennis at the age of 8, marking the beginning of his successful career in the sport.

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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.

1970
Grand Prix Championship Series

The Grand Prix Championship Series started in 1970.

1981-08-08
Birth of Roger Federer

Roger Federer is born in Binningham to a Swiss-German family.

1990
Introduction of ATP Masters Series

The ATP Masters Series was introduced in 1990.

1993
Roger Federer wins U12 Swiss national junior championships

In 1993, at the age of 12, Roger Federer won the U12 Swiss national junior championships in Lucerne. This victory played a significant role in his decision to pursue a professional tennis career.

1994
Acceptance to Switzerland's National Training Center

In 1994, Roger Federer accepted an invitation to Switzerland's national training center.

1995-01-01
Swiss Champion Title

Roger Federer achieves the title of Swiss Champion.

1996-07-01
International Tennis Federation

Roger Federer's involvement with the International Tennis Federation.

1997-01-01
Second Swiss Champion Title

Roger Federer secures another Swiss Champion title.

1998-02-22
Roger Federer climbs in ATP rankings

On February 22nd, 1998, Roger Federer's impressive performance in tournaments leads to a significant rise in the ATP rankings, positioning him at 129 and surpassing his initial season goal of the top 200.

1998-07-01
Association of Tennis Professionals

Roger Federer's affiliation with the Association of Tennis Professionals.

1998-09-20
Roger Federer breaks into top 100 ATP rankings

On September 20th, 1998, Roger Federer achieves a significant milestone by entering the top 100 in the ATP rankings, establishing himself as one of the youngest top players in the circuit.

1999-04-01
Swiss Davis Cup Team

Roger Federer joins the Swiss Davis Cup team.

1999-09-20
Federer enters the world's Top 100 for the first time

On 20 September 1999, despite losing in the first rounds of the French Open and Wimbledon, Roger Federer entered the world's Top 100 for the first time. This marked a significant achievement in his young professional tennis career.

2000-01-01
Relationship Beginnings

Start of Roger Federer's relationship with his future girlfriend.

2000-01-18
Federer's First Match in Australian Open

On 18 January 2000, 18-year-old Roger Federer played his first match in the main draw of the Australian Open, defeating former World No. 2 Michael Chang in the opening round to claim his first singles victory at a major event.

2000-03-06
Roger Federer achieves his goal of being ranked in the top 50

On March 6th, 2000, Roger Federer accomplishes his set goal for the year by attaining the 49th position in the world rankings. This achievement signifies his progress and determination in the tennis world.

2001-02-04
First ATP Win

Roger Federer achieves his first ATP win.

2001-07-02
Roger Defeats Pete Sampras at Wimbledon

On July 2nd, Roger Federer plays a memorable match at Wimbledon, defeating Pete Sampras in a dramatic five-set match on the centre court. This victory against his former idol solidifies Federer's reputation in the tennis world.

2002-08-01
Federer Suffers Loss of Coach Peter Carter

On 1 August 2002, Roger Federer suffered the devastating loss of his long-time Australian coach and mentor, Peter Carter, in a car crash in South Africa.

2003-07-06
Wimbledon Victory

Roger Federer defeats Mark Philippousis at Wimbledon, becoming the first Swiss male to win a grand slam title.

2004-01-01
Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

Federer was selected by fellow players as the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times between 2004 and 2017.

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.

2007-02-26
Roger Federer Breaks Jimmy Connors' Record

On February 26th, Roger Federer breaks Jimmy Connors' record of remaining at the top of the world rankings for 160 successive weeks.

2007-03-12
Roger Federer loses to Guillermo Canas at Indian Wells Masters

Roger Federer's 41-match winning streak comes to an end after being defeated by Argentine Guillermo Canas in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters. This loss also marks the second consecutive defeat to Canas.

2007-03-28
Roger Federer loses to Guillermo Canas at Miami Masters

Just 16 days after their previous encounter, Roger Federer faces another defeat at the hands of Guillermo Canas, this time at the Miami Masters tournament.

2007-04-10
Roger Federer featured on Swiss stamp

Roger Federer becomes the first living person to be featured on a Swiss stamp, highlighting his significance and popularity in Switzerland.

2007-09-09
2007 US Open Final: Federer vs. Djokovic

In the 2007 US Open final, Roger Federer faced Novak Djokovic, with Federer winning in straight sets.

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.

2008-07-06
Fourth Consecutive Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

Roger Federer won his fourth consecutive Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2008.

2008-08-01
Loss of Number One Ranking

Roger Federer lost his number one ranking to Nadal after holding it for a record 237 consecutive weeks in 2008.

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.

2009-04-11
Roger Federer marries Mirka

On April 11th, Roger Federer marries his longtime girlfriend, Mirka, in a private ceremony at the Marriage Registry in Basel. The couple kept the marriage a secret until Roger announced it on his website, receiving immense surprise and joy from fans and well-wishers.

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.

2009-07-23
Birth of Roger Federer's twin daughters

On July 23rd, Roger Federer and his wife Mirka welcome their twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, completing their family bliss.

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.

2010-06-27
End of Dominance at Majors

The 2010 French Open marked the end of Roger Federer's dominance at the majors, as he failed to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time since 2004.

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.

2011-06-07
Nadal Supersedes Federer as ATP Number 1

On June 7th, Rafael Nadal surpasses Roger Federer as the ATP Number 1, ending Federer's reign. However, Federer had previously equaled Pete Sampras' record of 286 weeks at the top of the world rankings.

2011-07-05
Ranked Third in ATP Rankings

On July 5th, Roger Federer is ranked third in the ATP rankings, indicating a shift in his position within the tennis world.

2011-12-21
Match for Africa

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal play the Match for Africa on December 21st, a charity event for the benefit of the Roger Federer Foundation. This event showcases their sporty rivalry for a good cause.

2012-02-19
ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam

Roger Federer reaches the final after a tough match against Nikolay Davydenko and defeats Juan Martin del Potro to win his 71st ATP tournament.

2012-03-03
Dubai ATP 500 Tournament

Roger Federer wins the tournament by defeating Andy Murray in the final, securing his 72nd tournament victory without dropping a single set.

2012-03-18
Indian Wells ATP Tournament

Roger Federer overcomes tough opponents and beats John Isner in the final to claim his 73rd tournament victory, setting a new record and equaling Rafael Nadal's achievement.

2012-03-25
Ericsson Open in Miami

Roger Federer is eliminated from the tournament after facing Andy Roddick in the third round.

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.

2012-06-17
Gerry Weber Open Final

Roger Federer reaches the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle but gets defeated by Tommy Haas in two sets. Despite the loss, Federer's performance sets the stage for upcoming tournaments like Wimbledon and the 2012 Olympic Summer Games.

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.

2012-08-19
Cincinnati Masters Victory

Federer won the Cincinnati Masters by beating Djokovic in the final.

2012-10-14
Shanghai Masters 300th Week at No. 1

After confirming his 300th week at No. 1 by defeating Wawrinka, Federer became the first player to reach this milestone.

2013-05-19
Roger Federer reaches final at Internazionali BNL d’Italia

Roger Federer reaches the final at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome after defeating several opponents but loses to Rafael Nadal in two sets.

2013-06-02
Roger Federer achieves 900th tour victory at French Open

Roger Federer achieves his 900th tour victory at the French Open by winning a match against Gilles Simon after lagging behind and winning the fifth set.

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.

2013-06-16
Gerry Weber Open Victory

Federer won his first and only title of 2013 at the Gerry Weber Open, defeating Mikhail Youzhny in the final and tying John McEnroe for the third-most ATP titles won by a male player in the Open Era.

2013-06-26
Roger Federer loses to Sergiy Stakhovsky at Wimbledon

Roger Federer suffers a surprising defeat at Wimbledon, losing to 116-seed Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round, failing to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in 36 major tournaments.

2013-08-15
Roger Federer drops to 7th in World Rankings

Roger Federer faces back problems affecting his performance, leading to unexpected losses and a drop to 7th in the World Rankings after losing to Rafael Nadal in the Cincinnati quarterfinals.

2013-10-27
Roger Federer regains confidence at Basel tournament

Roger Federer regains confidence at the Basel tournament despite losing the final to Juan Martin del Potro, showcasing high-level tennis in all matches.

2013-11-11
Roger Federer shows improvement at BNP Paribas Masters and ATP Finals

Roger Federer demonstrates improvement in his performance at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris and the ATP Finals in London, showing promising matches against Top Ten players.

2013-12-27
Stefan Edberg Joins Coaching Team

Federer announced that Stefan Edberg was joining his team as co-coach with Severin Lüthi.

2014-02-28
Roger Federer wins Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Roger Federer easily reaches the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after defeating several opponents without losing a set. He defeats Novak Djokovic in the final to win his seventh title in Dubai.

2014-04-20
Monte Carlo Masters Final against Stan Wawrinka

Roger Federer faces Stan Wawrinka in the Monte Carlo Masters final after defeating Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals. Despite an even start with one set each, Federer falls behind in the third set and loses the match.

2014-05-06
Birth of Federer's twin boys, Leo and Lenny

On May 6, 2014, Roger Federer and Mirka Vavrinec welcomed their second set of twins, boys named Leo and Lenny.

2014-05-15
Defeat by Jérémy Chardy in Rome

Roger Federer suffers a defeat by Jérémy Chardy in the second round of the Rome tournament with a score of 6-1, 3-6, 6-7(6), leading to his premature elimination.

2014-08-10
300th ATP 1000 Level Victory against Vasek Pospisil

Roger Federer achieves his 300th victory on ATP 1000 level by defeating Vasek Pospisil in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters, setting a significant milestone in his career.

2014-08-17
Victory in Cincinnati Masters against David Ferrer

Roger Federer secures his 22nd ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating David Ferrer in the final of the Cincinnati Masters, qualifying for the World Tour Finals for the 13th consecutive time.

2014-09-14
Switzerland reaches Davis Cup Final

Switzerland reaches the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1992 by beating Italy, with Roger Federer contributing to the team's success through singles victories over Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini.

2014-11-16
Victory at ATP World Tour Finals in London

Roger Federer secures three clear victories at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, defeating Raonic, Nishikori, and Murray. However, he injures his back during the semi-final against Stan Wawrinka, leading to him forfeiting the final against Novak Djokovic.

2014-11-23
Davis Cup Victory

Federer clinched the Davis Cup for Switzerland for the first time in its history by defeating Richard Gasquet.

2015-06-01
Roger Federer loses to Stan Wawrinka in French Open quarterfinals

Roger Federer faces Stan Wawrinka in the French Open quarterfinals but loses in straight sets. Wawrinka goes on to win the tournament.

2015-07-27
Roger Federer wins ATP 250 tournament in Istanbul

Roger Federer returns to form at the ATP 250 tournament in Istanbul, winning the final against Pablo Cuevas and securing his 85th tournament title.

2016-07-26
Federer announces withdrawal from 2016 season

Federer announced that he would miss the Summer Olympics and the remainder of the 2016 season to recover fully from his knee injury.

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.

2017-11-06
Roger Federer Breaks Record for Weeks as World No. 1

Roger Federer spent a total of 310 weeks as the No. 1 ranked player in the world, which is the second-highest in history.

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.

2018-04
Named one of 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine

Roger Federer was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2018 by Time Magazine, appearing on the cover of the 30 April / 7 May 2018 issue.

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.

2018-08
Federer loses in Cincinnati final to Djokovic

Federer lost in the final to Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati, ending his run of 100 consecutive service holds and 14-match winning streak in the tournament.

2018-09
Federer upset by John Millman at US Open

At the US Open, Federer was upset by John Millman in the 4th round, citing extreme conditions of heat and humidity that took a toll on his body.

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.

2018-11
Federer loses in ATP Finals semifinals to Alexander Zverev

Federer lost in straight sets to Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the ATP Finals.

2019-01-05
Hopman Cup Victory

Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic won the Hopman Cup for the third time, defeating Zverev and Kerber in the final.

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.

2019-10-27
10th Swiss Indoors Title

Roger Federer won his record-extending tenth Swiss Indoors title, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final.

2019-11-16
ATP Finals Semifinal Loss

Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the ATP Finals to Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.

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.

2020-01-01
ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favourite Award

Fans voted for Federer in 2020 to receive the ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favourite Award for an 18th straight year since 2003.

2020-01-30
Australian Open Semifinals

Federer reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2020 after saving seven match points in a five-set quarterfinal win over Tennys Sandgren. He then lost to Djokovic in straight sets due to a groin injury.

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.

2020-06-10
Additional arthroscopic procedure on right knee

Due to a setback in his knee injury rehabilitation, Federer announced on June 10, 2020, that he had to undergo another arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, with plans to return to the tour in 2021.

2020-07-20
Federer Featured in Swiss National Museum Chronicle

On 20 July 2020, Roger Federer was featured in the Swiss National Museum's chronicle of Swiss history and culture.

2021-03-08
Novak Djokovic surpasses Federer for most career weeks as ATP number 1

On March 8, 2021, Novak Djokovic surpassed Federer for the most career weeks spent as the ATP number 1 ranked player.

2021-07-11
Unranked for the First Time

On July 11, 2022, Federer became unranked for the first time since his professional debut, marking a significant moment in his career.

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.

2022-10-31
Publication of 'The Roger Federer Effect' book

On October 31, 2022, the book 'The Roger Federer Effect, Rivals, Friends, Fans and How the Maestro Changed their Lives' was published, featuring exclusive interviews with various individuals connected to Federer.

2023
First international Icon Athlete award

In 2023, he was honored with the First international Icon Athlete award, solidifying his status as a global sports icon.

2024
RogerFederer.com Copyright

In 2024, the website RogerFederer.com obtained copyright protection, possibly indicating the importance of Roger Federer's online presence and brand.

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