From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Roger Federer made an impact.
Roger Federer, a Swiss former professional tennis player, achieved remarkable success in his career. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Federer secured 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second-most in the Open Era, and won 20 major men's singles titles along with six year-end championships, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
In 1968, the Open Era began. Since then, Roger Federer has won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, which is the second most.
In 2016, after defeating Wawrinka in five sets, Federer became the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final since Ken Rosewall in 1974.
In 2019, at 37 years, 11 months and 6 days, Federer became the oldest man to reach a major final since Ken Rosewall in the 1974 US Open.
In 2017, Federer became the second man in the Open era to win Wimbledon without dropping a set after Björn Borg in 1976.
At Wimbledon, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal for a second consecutive year in the final, this time in a thrilling five-set encounter that many analysts hailed as the greatest Wimbledon final since 1980.
In 2016, Federer became the oldest man to compete in a grand slam semifinal since Jimmy Connors in 1991.
In 1992, before the events of 2014, was the last time the Swiss team had advanced to the Davis Cup final.
In 1993, Roger Federer won the under-12 Swiss national junior championships in Lucerne, marking an early achievement in his tennis career.
Between 1995 and 1997, Roger Federer trained at the Swiss National Tennis Center in Ecublens, marking a significant step in his tennis development.
In 1995, at the age of 13, Federer won the U14 Swiss national junior championship and subsequently trained at the National Tennis Centre.
In July 1996, at the age of 14, Roger Federer played his first ITF junior match at a grade-2 tournament in Switzerland.
In January 1997, at age 15, Roger Federer won both the indoor and outdoor U18 Swiss national championship, defeating Yves Allegro in both finals.
In July 1998, nearly 17-year-old Roger Federer made his ATP debut at the Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland, where he lost in the first round.
By the end of December 1998, Roger Federer had attained the No. 1 junior world ranking and was named ITF Junior World Champion.
In 1998, Roger Federer became the Wimbledon junior champion, foreshadowing his future success at the prestigious tournament.
In 1998, Roger Federer reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open junior tournament, the first round of the French Open junior tournament, won Wimbledon junior tournament, and lost in the first round of the US Open junior tournament.
On September 20, 1999, Roger Federer entered the world’s Top 100 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.
In February 2000, Roger Federer reached his first singles final at the Marseille Open, where he lost to Marc Rosset.
Before Federer's withdrawal from the French Open in 2016, he had a record run of 65 consecutive participations in the main draw of Grand Slam tournaments, stretching back to the 2000 Australian Open.
In 2000, Roger Federer finished runner-up at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland.
In January 2001, Roger Federer, along with Martina Hingis, won the Hopman Cup representing Switzerland, defeating the American pair of Monica Seles and Jan-Michael Gambill in the finals.
At the US Open, Roger Federer defeated Lleyton Hewitt, the 2001 champion, to claim his first title at the tournament.
In 2001, Roger Federer finished runner-up at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland.
In 2001, Roger Federer won his first singles title at the Milan Indoor tournament and defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, marking significant milestones in his career.
In 2001, before winning the Hopman Cup title with Belinda Bencic in 2018, Federer won the title with Martina Hingis.
From October 14, 2002, Federer was ranked among the top eight players in the world continuously.
In 2002, Roger Federer won his first Masters title in Hamburg and then suffered the loss of his coach Peter Carter, marking a year of both triumph and tragedy.
In 2003, Roger Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Mark Philippoussis in the final, joining a select group of players to win both junior and senior Wimbledon titles.
In 2006, at the US Open, Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick, the 2003 champion.
In February 2004, Federer was ranked No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
At the French Open, Roger Federer won his 700th tour match and 150th tour match on clay. However, he failed to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time since the 2004 French Open, losing to Söderling in the quarterfinals and relinquishing his No. 1 ranking.
From 2004, Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal winning 24 matches and Federer winning 16.
In 2004, Roger Federer arranged an exhibition called Rally for Relief, whose proceeds went to the victims of the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
In 2004, Roger Federer won 11 singles titles, which tied his mark during the 2004 season. Federer's 81 match victories were the most since Pete Sampras in 1993, and his record of 81–4 (95.2%) remains the third-best winning percentage in the Open Era behind John McEnroe's 1984 and Jimmy Connors's 1974.
In 2004, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles, marking the first time someone had achieved this in a single season since 1988. He secured his first major hard-court title at the Australian Open against Marat Safin, which propelled him to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time. He also triumphed at the Indian Wells on hardcourts and the Hamburg Masters on clay, defeating Tim Henman and Guillermo Coria in the finals, respectively.
In 2004, Roger Federer won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals, establishing himself as the dominant player in men's tennis.
In 2004, after Federer won his first Australian Open, Andy Roddick lost his No. 1 ranking to Federer.
Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).
In July 2005, Rafael Nadal ascended to the No. 2 ranking in the ATP Tour, holding it for 160 consecutive weeks.
In 2005, Roger Federer arranged an exhibition with several top players from the ATP and WTA tour called Rally for Relief, whose proceeds went to the victims of the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Also in 2005, he auctioned his racquet from his US Open championship to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
In 2005, Roger Federer won Wimbledon for the third time, defeating Andy Roddick. At the US Open, Federer defeated Andre Agassi in what was the latter's last major final.
In 2005, Roger Federer won the Rotterdam Open before winning it in 2012.
Since 2005 Wimbledon, Federer had made 18 out of 19 finals in Grand Slam tournaments, a period of sustained excellence unparalleled in the Open Era.
In April 2006, Roger Federer was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF. He subsequently appeared in UNICEF public service announcements to raise public awareness of AIDS.
In December 2006, Roger Federer visited Tamil Nadu, one of the areas in India that was greatly affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to provide support and raise awareness.
From 2006, Federer and Nadal played each other in every French Open final and every Wimbledon final until 2008.
In 2006, Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.
In 2006, Roger Federer continued his dominance by winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals.
In 2006, Roger Federer won an ATP 500 series event in Tokyo and captured the year-end championships for the third time in his career, finishing the year as world No. 1.
In 2006, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles, with his only loss coming against Nadal in the French Open, marking their first meeting in a Grand Slam final. He became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to reach all four finals in a calendar year.
In March 2018, Federer had a career-best start to a season at 17–0, beating his previous best start at 16–0 in 2006.
Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).
The 2006 season was statistically the best season of Roger Federer's career.
The year 2006 was the year when Federer had the highest win percentage before the events of 2017.
In 2007, Federer and Djokovic first played each other in a Grand Slam final at the US Open where Federer emerged victorious in straight sets.
In 2007, Roger Federer continued his dominant streak, winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals.
In 2007, Roger Federer reached all four Grand Slam singles finals, winning three of them. At the Australian Open, he became the first man since Björn Borg in 1980 to win a major without dropping a set.
Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).
The 2007 Wimbledon Final between Federer and Nadal went to 5 sets.
The year 2007 was the year when Federer had the most titles before the events of 2017.
In August 2008, Nadal surpassed Federer and became No. 1.
From 2006 to 2008, Federer and Nadal played each other in every French Open final and every Wimbledon final. The 2008 Wimbledon final has been lauded as the greatest match ever.
In 2008, Federer defeated Murray at the US Open final in straight sets.
In 2008, Federer earned a men's doubles gold medal at the Olympics.
In 2008, Murray defeated Federer in Shanghai at the ATP Finals.
In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka secured the Olympic doubles gold victory at the Beijing Olympics, showcasing their prowess as a formidable team.
In 2008, Roger Federer partnered with the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz for endorsements.
In 2008, Roger Federer's success was severely hampered by mononucleosis. He lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open and twice in Masters finals on clay to Nadal. However, he did capture three titles at Estoril, Halle, and Basel.
In 2008, at the Olympic Games, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka won the gold medal in doubles. Federer also captured his only Grand Slam of the year at the US Open, defeating Andy Murray in the final.
In 2019, Federer defeated Nadal at Wimbledon, marking the first time they played each other at Wimbledon since the 2008 Wimbledon final.
The 2018 Australian Open marked the first time since the 2008 US Open that Federer successfully defended a major title.
On August 17, 2009, Rafael Nadal fell to No. 3 in the ATP rankings, ending his and Federer's reign as the top two players.
Before winning the Istanbul Open in May 2015, Federer's last title on red clay had been at the French Open in 2009.
In 2009, Federer and Nadal met in the Australian Open final.
In 2009, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
In 2009, Federer used a between-the-legs shot in the semifinals of the US Open against Novak Djokovic, bringing him triple match point.
In 2009, Roger Federer completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open, surpassing Pete Sampras' record of 14 major men's singles titles at Wimbledon.
Prior to the events of 2015, Federer reached his first US Open final since 2009.
Since 2009, Roger Federer has been the brand ambassador for Lindt, aligning with the brand's Swissness, premiumness, and quality values.
By 2010, Murray led the head-to-head rivalry against Federer with a score of 8-5.
In 2010, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
In 2010, Roger Federer finished in the top two for the eighth consecutive season.
In 2010, Roger Federer organized 'Hit for Haiti' during the 2010 Australian Open and participated in a charity exhibition during the 2010 Indian Wells Masters, raising $1 million for Haiti earthquake victims.
In 2010, the Nadal vs. Federer "Match for Africa" in Zürich and Madrid raised more than $4 million for the Roger Federer Foundation and Fundación Rafa Nadal.
In 2010, the endorsement partnership between Roger Federer and Mercedes-Benz was extended into a global partnership deal.
In January 2011, Roger Federer participated in Rally for Relief, an exhibition aimed at raising money for the victims of the Queensland floods.
From 2011 onwards, Federer began dominating the rivalry with Andy Murray, leading 9-3.
In 2011, Federer and Nadal met in the French Open final.
In 2011, Federer ended Djokovic's perfect 41–0 start to the season in the semifinals of the French Open.
In 2011, Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the US Open to Novak Djokovic in five sets after winning the first two sets. The loss meant that it was the first time since 2002 that Federer had not won any of the four Grand Slam titles.
The year 2011 was a lean year for Roger Federer. He was defeated by Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals and lost to Nadal in the French Open final. He also lost to Tsonga at Wimbledon. It marked the first time in his career that he had lost a Grand Slam match after winning the first two sets.
At Wimbledon in 2018, Federer was seeded first at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2012 US Open.
In 2012, Federer beat defending champion and No. 1 Djokovic in four sets at the semifinals of Wimbledon.
In 2012, Federer defeated Murray at the Wimbledon Championships in four sets.
In 2012, Federer won a men's singles silver medal at the Olympics.
In 2012, Roger Federer began the season by reaching the semifinal of the Australian Open, which he lost to Nadal. He then won the Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005, defeating del Potro in the final. In the Dubai Championships, he defeated Murray in the final. Federer then won the Indian Wells Masters after defeating Nadal in the semifinals, and John Isner in the final.
In 2012, Roger Federer won a silver medal in singles at the London Olympics, finishing as the runner-up to Andy Murray.
In 2012, Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon championship, tying Sampras' Open Era record. He returned to the top spot in the world rankings and broke Sampras' record of 286 weeks atop the list. At the Summer Olympics, Federer won a silver medal for his country.
In 2016, Coming back from a break down in the fifth set, Federer defeated Rafael Nadal to win his first major since 2012.
In the final of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Murray defeated Federer in straight sets, denying Federer a career Golden Slam.
Prior to 2017, Federer last won a Grand Slam in 2012.
In May 2013, prior to the events of 2014, Federer had not been ranked at No. 2 in the world, until his victory at the Shanghai Masters in 2014.
On 27 December 2013, Roger Federer announced that Stefan Edberg was joining his team as co-coach with Severin Lüthi.
In 2013, Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.
In 2013, Roger Federer's first and only title of the year came at the Gerry Weber Open. However, he suffered his worst Grand Slam tournament defeat since 2003 at Wimbledon.
After Stefan Edberg joined his coaching team at the start of the 2014 season, Federer played a more offensive game, attacking the net more often and improving his volleys.
In 2014, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
In 2014, Federer ended Djokovic's 28 straight wins in China at the Shanghai Open.
In 2014, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka led the Switzerland Davis Cup team to their first title, marking a significant achievement for Swiss tennis.
In 2014, Roger Federer partnered with Sunrise, Switzerland's largest telecommunications company, leading to collaborations emphasizing Swiss values.
In 2014, Stefan Edberg originally signed on to the coaching team.
In 2014, at the Shanghai Masters, Federer won his second Shanghai final, defeating Gilles Simon. This victory marked Federer's return to the No. 2 ranking for the first time since May 2013. He also won the Swiss Indoors for a record sixth title, defeating David Goffin in the final. He withdrew from the 2014 ATP Finals final due to a back injury.
In 2014, the "Match for Africa 2" between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka in Zürich raised £850,000 for education projects in Southern Africa.
In 2014, the emergence of Stanislas Wawrinka as a Grand Slam singles champion renewed hope for Federer in his Davis Cup quest. Their commitment to playing each tie in the Davis Cup paid off with wins over Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Italy, allowing the Swiss team to advance to the final for the first time since 1992.
At the 2019 ATP Finals, Federer defeated Djokovic in straight sets, marking his first win over Djokovic since 2015.
In 2015, Djokovic defeated Federer in four sets at the final of the US Open.
In 2015, Federer started his season by winning the Brisbane International, defeating Milos Raonic in the final. This victory made him only the third man in the Open Era to have 1,000 or more wins, joining Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl, and the first man in the Open Era to win at least one title in each of 15 consecutive years. He also defended his title at the Dubai Championships with a victory over Djokovic.
In December 2015, Federer announced that Ivan Ljubičić would replace Stefan Edberg as part of his coaching team.
In the lead-up to the 2015 US Open, Federer successfully added a new unique shot to his arsenal called SABR (Sneak Attack by Roger).
Federer's streak of being ranked among the top eight players in the world ended on October 31, 2016, due to injuries.
After the 2019 Australian Open, Federer announced he would play the clay court season for the first time since 2016.
From September 11, 2017, Federer and Nadal held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour again.
Federer's 2017 season marked a return to Grand Slam wins since 2012, the most titles since 2007, and the highest win percentage since 2006. Statistically, this season was his best since 2007.
In 2017, Federer and Nadal met in the Australian Open final.
In 2017, Roger Federer made a comeback, winning the Australian Open against Nadal and a record eighth singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.
In 2017, at the Shanghai Masters, Federer captured his third Masters title of the season, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, marking his fifth straight victory over Nadal and his 94th career title. He also surpassed Ivan Lendl in the number of career titles after defeating Juan Martín del Potro in the final of the Swiss Indoors.
On October 15, 2018, Novak Djokovic became the new No. 2 in the ATP rankings, ending Federer and Nadal's run in the top two.
In 2018, at the Australian Open, Roger Federer became the first man to win 20 major singles titles and the oldest ATP world No. 1 at the time, at age 36.
In 2018, during the "Match for Africa" in San Jose, California, Roger Federer partnered with Bill Gates in a doubles match against Jack Sock and Savannah Guthrie, securing a win.
At the 2018 Australian Open, Federer's sixth title equaled the record held by Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic, which was surpassed by Djokovic in 2019.
In 2019, Djokovic defeated Federer at the Wimbledon Final after saving two match points.
The last encounter between Federer and Nadal was at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where Federer won to reach the final.
In 2020, Roger Federer reached the Australian Open semifinals after saving seven match points in the quarterfinal. He lost to Djokovic in the semi-final, having sustained a groin injury. In February 2020, he underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury, causing him to withdraw from several tournaments.
In January 2021, Federer withdrew from the Australian Open due to continued recovery from knee surgery and strict COVID-19 quarantine measures in Australia.
On June 10, 2020, due to a setback from his initial rehabilitation from the knee injury, Federer announced that he had to have an additional arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, vowing to return in 2021.
Roger Federer did not play in a singles tournament after Wimbledon 2021
After not playing in a singles tournament after Wimbledon 2021, Federer dropped out of the top 50 on June 13, 2022.
On July 11, 2022, Federer became unranked for the first time since his professional debut.
On September 15, 2022, Federer announced his impending retirement from professional tennis on the ATP Tour, with the Laver Cup as his final ATP event. His final match resulted in a three-set loss in doubles partnering Rafael Nadal.
On August 15, 2021, Federer announced that he underwent another knee surgery after a further injury during the grass-court season. He withdrew from the US Open, but he hoped to make a return to the tour in 2022.
In mid-February 2018, Federer became the oldest ATP world No. 1, a record that stood until Novak Djokovic broke the record in 2024.
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