Roger Federer will probably go down in tennis history as one of the greatest tennis players to have ever played the game, as over the course of his career, he has amassed a total of 103 ATP career titles (six behind the record held by Jimmy Connors), 28 Masters 1000s, 20 Grand Slams, and 6 Year-end Championship finals.
Career Stats
Below you will find some interesting stats from his playing career along with some answers to some frequently asked questions about the great Roger Federer.
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 8th August 1981 |
| Year born | 1981 |
| Year turned Pro | 1998 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| ATP Career Titles | 103 |
| Grand Slams | 20 |
| Year–end Championship finals | 6 |
| Masters 1000 Titles | 28 |
| Tennis Racket | Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 |
| Forehand Grip | Eastern Forehand Grip |
| Backhand | One Handed Backhand |
| Backhand Grip | Eastern Backhand Grip |
| Serve Grip | Continental Grip |
| Official Website | RogerFederer.com |
Grand Slam Record
Australian Open
Roger Federer won his first Australian Open in 2014 when he beat Marat Safin in the final in straight sets (7–6, 6–4, 6–2).
Roger would go on to win a total of six Australian Open singles titles (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, and 2018) with his last singles title in Melbourne coming in 2018 when he beat Marin Cilic in five sets in the final (6–2, 6–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–1).
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Did not Compete |
| 1999 | 1st Qualifying Round |
| 2000 | 3rd Round |
| 2001 | 3rd Round |
| 2002 | 4th Round |
| 2003 | 4th Round |
| 2004 | Champion (1) |
| 2005 | Semifinals |
| 2006 | Champion (2) |
| 2007 | Champion (3) |
| 2008 | Semifinals |
| 2009 | Final |
| 2010 | Champion (4) |
| 2011 | Semifinals |
| 2012 | Semifinals |
| 2013 | Semifinals |
| 2014 | Semifinals |
| 2015 | 3rd Round |
| 2016 | Semifinals |
| 2017 | Champion (5) |
| 2018 | Champion (6) |
| 2019 | 4th Round |
| 2020 | Semifinals |
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2022 | Did not Compete |
Roland Garros
Out of the four grand slam tournaments, the French Open was the hardest for Roger to win as he lost in three finals (losing to Nadal each time) before finally winning the title in 2009 after he beat Robin Soderling in the final (6–1, 7–6, 6–4).
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Did not Compete |
| 1999 | 1st Round |
| 2000 | 4th Round |
| 2001 | Quarterfinals |
| 2002 | 1st Round |
| 2003 | 1st Round |
| 2004 | 3rd Round |
| 2005 | Semifinals |
| 2006 | Final |
| 2007 | Final |
| 2008 | Final |
| 2009 | Champion (1) |
| 2010 | Quarterfinals |
| 2011 | Final |
| 2012 | Semifinals |
| 2013 | Quarterfinals |
| 2014 | 4th Round |
| 2015 | Quarterfinals |
| 2016 | Did not Compete |
| 2017 | Did not Compete |
| 2018 | Did not Compete |
| 2019 | Semifinals |
| 2020 | Did not Compete |
| 2021 | 4th Round |
| 2022 | Did not Compete |
Wimbledon Championships
Federer currently holds the record for most Wimbledon Championship titles with eight titles to his name (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2017).
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Did not Compete |
| 1999 | 1st Round |
| 2000 | 1st Round |
| 2001 | Quarterfinals |
| 2002 | 1st Round |
| 2003 | Champion (1) |
| 2004 | Champion (2) |
| 2005 | Champion (3) |
| 2006 | Champion (4) |
| 2007 | Champion (5) |
| 2008 | Final |
| 2009 | Champion (6) |
| 2010 | Quarterfinals |
| 2011 | Quarterfinals |
| 2012 | Champion (7) |
| 2013 | 2nd Round |
| 2014 | Final |
| 2015 | Final |
| 2016 | Semifinals |
| 2017 | Champion (8) |
| 2018 | Quarterfinals |
| 2019 | Final |
| 2020 | Wimbledon not held in 2020 |
| 2021 | Quarterfinals |
| 2022 | Did not Compete |
US Open
When Federer was in his prime he won five US Opens in a row (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008).
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Did not Compete |
| 1999 | 2nd Qualifying Round |
| 2000 | 3rd Round |
| 2001 | 4th Round |
| 2002 | 4th Round |
| 2003 | 4th Round |
| 2004 | Champion (1) |
| 2005 | Champion (2) |
| 2006 | Champion (3) |
| 2007 | Champion (4) |
| 2008 | Champion (5) |
| 2009 | Final |
| 2010 | Semifinals |
| 2011 | Semifinals |
| 2012 | Quarterfinals |
| 2013 | 4th Round |
| 2014 | Semifinals |
| 2015 | Final |
| 2016 | Did not Compete |
| 2017 | Quarterfinals |
| 2018 | 4th Round |
| 2019 | Quarterfinals |
| 2020 | Did not Compete |
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2022 | Will not Compete |
FAQ
What is Roger Federer’s Net Worth?
It is estimated that his net worth is in the region of $450 million. In 2021, Forbes listed Federer as the top earning tennis player with an estimated $90.6 million before taxes.
Is Federer Married?
Yes, Federer is married to the Swiss former tennis Pro Miroslava Vavrinec since 2009. They first met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics when they were both representing Switzerland.
How tall is Roger Federer?
He is 1.85m tall (6ft 1in).
When was his first Grand Slam Victory?
Roger won his first grand slam at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships. He would go on to win a total of 20 Grand Slams.
When was Roger last number 1?
Roger last held the number 1 ATP ranking on 18 June 2018. He was replaced as number 1 by his great rival Rafa Nadal.
When did Federer first turn pro?
Roger’s first professional match was against Lucas Arnold Ker in a round of 32 match at the ATP Gstaad in 1998. Ker won the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
What Rackets did Roger Federer use on Tour?
From 1998 to 2002, he used a Wilson Pro Staff 85, from 2003 to 2013, he used a Wilson Pro Staff 90, and from 2014 to his retirement in 2022, he used a slightly customized version of the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph.
How many Grand Slams has Federer won?
He won a total of 20 grand slams including six Australian Opens, one French Opens, eight Wimbledon Championships, and five US Open Titles.
Did he ever win the Davis Cup with Switzerland?
Yes, he helped Switzerland win the 2014 Davis Cup, beating France in the final.
Did he win any major Doubles Titles?
He never won a grand slam title in doubles but he did win a total of eight career doubles titles and a gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Bejing Olympics with his doubles partner Stan Wawrinka.
Did he win a gold medal in singles at an Olympics?
No, the closest he came to winning a gold in singles was a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Does he have any siblings?
Yes, he has one older sister called Diana. Diana works as a nurse in Switzerland.
Does he have two sets of twins?
Yes, Myla and Charlene were born in 2009, and Lenny and Leo were born in 2014.
Who are his Parents?
Roger’s parents are Robert and Lynette Federer. His father Robert is from Berneck, Switzerland and his mother Lynette is from Kempton Park in South Africa.
Did he ever win a golden grand slam?
No, he never won a golden grand slam. The closest he came was when he won three out of the four grand slams in 2004.
Did Roger ever hit a two handed backhand?
There are plenty of YouTube videos showing Roger hitting the odd two handed backhand but for his entire career, he has primarily used a one handed backhand.
Are his son’s Identical twins?
Yes, Leo and Lenny are identical twins.
Are his daughter’s Identical twins?
Yes, Myla and Charlene are identical twins.
Where was Roger Federer born?
He was born in Basel, Switzerland.