Career Timeline of Roger Federer: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Roger Federer made an impact.
Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player renowned for his remarkable career. He held the world No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and concluded the year as No. 1 on five occasions. Federer secured 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second-highest in the Open Era. His accomplishments include 20 major men's singles titles and six year-end championships, solidifying his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
1968: Start of the Open Era
In 1968, the Open Era began in tennis, marking a period in which professional players were allowed to compete alongside amateurs in tournaments. Roger Federer has won the second most singles titles (103) since the start of the Open Era.
1974: Oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final since Ken Rosewall
At the 2017 Australian Open, Federer defeated Wawrinka to reach the final, making him the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final since Ken Rosewall in 1974.
1974: Oldest man to reach a major final since Ken Rosewall
In 2019, Federer defeated Nadal in their 40th and final professional meeting to reach his record 12th final at the tournament, became the oldest man to reach a major final since Ken Rosewall in the 1974 US Open.
1976: Second man in the Open era to win Wimbledon without dropping a set
In 2017, Federer won Wimbledon without dropping a set, defeating Marin Čilić in the final to win a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title and his record-extending 19th major title overall. Federer became the second man in the Open era to win Wimbledon without dropping a set after Björn Borg in 1976.
1991: Oldest man to compete in a grand slam semifinal since Jimmy Connors
At the 2017 Australian Open, Federer defeated top-10 players to reach the semifinals, making him the oldest man to compete in a grand slam semifinal since Jimmy Connors in 1991.
1992: Ball Boy at Swiss Indoors
In 1992, Roger Federer was a ball boy at his hometown Basel event, the Swiss Indoors.
1992: Swiss team advance to the Davis Cup final
In 2014, the Swiss team advanced to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1992.
1993: Swiss National Junior Championships Win and Ball Boy Experience
In 1993, Roger Federer won the under-12 Swiss national junior championships in Lucerne. Also, in 1993 he received a medal as a ball boy from Michael Stich, the champion of the Swiss Indoors tournament.
1995: U14 Swiss National Junior Championship Win
In 1995, at age 13, Roger Federer won the U14 Swiss national junior championship and was invited to train at the National Tennis Centre in Écublens.
July 1996: First ITF Junior Match
In July 1996, at the age of 14, Roger Federer played his first ITF junior match at a grade-2 tournament in Switzerland. He also participated in the 1996 NEC World Youth Cup Final in Zürich, competing against players like Lleyton Hewitt.
January 1997: U18 Swiss National Championship Wins
In January 1997, at age 15, Roger Federer won both the indoor and outdoor U18 Swiss national championship, defeating Yves Allegro in both finals.
July 1998: ATP Debut at Swiss Open Gstaad
In July 1998, Roger Federer made his ATP debut at the Swiss Open Gstaad, losing to Lucas Arnold Ker in the first round.
December 1998: End of Junior Career and World No. 1 Ranking
By the end of December 1998, Roger Federer had attained the No. 1 junior world ranking and was named ITF Junior World Champion, marking the end of his junior career.
1998: Wimbledon Junior Champion
In 1998, Roger Federer became the Wimbledon junior champion.
1998: Junior Grand Slam Results
In 1998, Roger Federer's junior Grand Slam results included: Australian Open - SF, French Open - 1R, Wimbledon - W, US Open - 1R.
September 1999: Entry into World's Top 100
On 20 September 1999, Roger Federer entered the world’s Top 100 for the first time.
1999: Lowest ranked player to beat Federer since 1999
In 2017, Federer suffered a defeat to Tommy Haas in Stuttgart, the lowest-ranked player (No. 302) to beat him since No. 407 Bjoern Phau in 1999.
February 2000: First Singles Final at Marseille Open
In February 2000, Roger Federer reached his first singles final at the Marseille Open, where he lost to Marc Rosset.
2000: Consecutive Grand Slam streak begins
In 2016, Federer withdrew from the French Open, breaking a record run of 65 consecutive participations in the main draw of Grand Slam tournaments, stretching back to the 2000 Australian Open.
2000: Drought since 2000
On July 26, 2016, Federer announced his withdrawal from the Summer Olympics and the remainder of the 2016 season to recover from a knee injury. This meant it would be Federer's first season since 2000 without a title and that he would drop out of the top ten for the first time in fourteen years.
January 2001: Hopman Cup Win
In January 2001, Roger Federer won the Hopman Cup representing Switzerland, along with Martina Hingis, defeating the American pair of Monica Seles and Jan-Michael Gambill in the finals.
2001: US Open
At the US Open, Federer defeated the 2001 champion, Lleyton Hewitt, for his first title there.
2001: First Singles Title and Wimbledon Breakthrough
In 2001, Roger Federer won his first singles title at the Milan Indoor tournament, defeating Julien Boutter in the final. He also achieved an international breakthrough at Wimbledon, defeating Pete Sampras in the fourth round before losing in the quarter-finals.
2001: First Hopman Cup title
In 2018, Federer started his season by winning his second Hopman Cup title, this time partnering with Belinda Bencic, after having won previously in 2001 with Martina Hingis.
October 2002: Federer ranked among top eight in October 2002
From October 14, 2002, Roger Federer was continuously ranked among the top eight players in the world.
2002: First Masters Title and Coach's Death
In 2002, Roger Federer won his first Masters title in Hamburg, defeating Marat Safin, and reached his first Masters final at the Miami event. On August 1, Federer's coach and mentor, Peter Carter, died in a car crash.
2003: First Grand Slam Singles Title at Wimbledon
In 2003, Roger Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, beating Andy Roddick in the semifinals and Mark Philippoussis in the final.
2003: Federer defeated Roddick
In 2006, at the US Open, Federer defeated 2003 champion Roddick.
February 2004: Federer ranked No. 1 in February 2004
Roger Federer was ranked No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks beginning in February 2004.
2004: Tying his Record
In 2004, Federer won 11 singles titles, which tied his mark during the 2004 season.
2004: Dominant Performance in 2004
In 2004, Federer won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals, establishing himself as the dominant player in men's tennis. He won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals in 2004.
2004: First match between Federer and Nadal in 2004
In 2004, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began their rivalry, playing a total of 40 times until 2019.
2004: Federer won his first Australian Open in 2004
In 2004, Roger Federer won his first Australian Open, leading to Andy Roddick losing his No. 1 ranking to Federer.
2004: Federer's Breakthrough Season
In 2004, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles, marking the first time since 1988 that a player achieved this feat in a single season. He secured his first major hard-court title at the Australian Open against Marat Safin, which propelled him to become the world No. 1 for the first time. He also won the Indian Wells and Hamburg Masters. He won his second Wimbledon crown over Andy Roddick.
2004: Indian Ocean Earthquake
In 2004, the Indian Ocean earthquake, the cause for the Rally for Relief event organized by Roger Federer in 2005, devastated communities and prompted Federer's philanthropic efforts.
2004: Federer earned $985,000 at the Australian Open in 2004
In 2004, when Roger Federer first won the Australian Open, he earned $985,000 in prize money.
July 2005: Federer and Nadal held top two rankings in July 2005
From July 2005, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour.
2005: Rally for Relief and US Open Racquet Auction
In 2005, Roger Federer organized the 'Rally for Relief' exhibition at the Pacific Life Open to benefit victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. He also auctioned his racquet from his US Open championship in 2005 to support victims of Hurricane Katrina.
2005: Federer's Wimbledon Victory and US Open Triumph
In 2005, Roger Federer secured his third Wimbledon title by defeating Andy Roddick. He also won the US Open, defeating Andre Agassi in what was Agassi's last major final. He failed to reach the finals of the Australian Open and French Open.
2005: Rotterdam Open
In 2012, Federer won the Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005.
2005: Grand Slam tournaments
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.
April 2006: Appointment as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In April 2006, Roger Federer was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF, using his platform to raise public awareness about AIDS through UNICEF public service announcements.
December 2006: Visit to Tamil Nadu
In December 2006, Roger Federer visited Tamil Nadu, an area in India greatly affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showing his support and bringing attention to the ongoing recovery efforts.
2006: Highest win percentage since 2006
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.
2006: Continued Dominance in 2006
In 2006, Federer continued his dominance, winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals. He won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals in 2006.
2006: Federer and Nadal played in French Open and Wimbledon finals in 2006
In 2006, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in both the French Open and Wimbledon finals.
2006: Federer's Wins and Losses
In 2006, Roger Federer won one ATP 500 series event in Tokyo and captured the year-end championships for the third time, finishing the year as world No. 1. He only lost to Nadal four times in finals and to Andy Murray in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters. He finished the season on a 29-match winning streak.
2006: Federer won Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2006
In 2006, Roger Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.
2006: Federer's Dominance in Grand Slam Finals
In 2006, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles and reached the final of the other, losing only to Nadal in the French Open. He reached all four finals in a calendar year, becoming the first man to do so since Rod Laver in 1969. He won the Wimbledon Championships against Nadal, the Australian Open against Marcos Baghdatis, and the US Open against Andy Roddick. Federer also reached six Masters finals, winning four on hard surfaces.
2006: Career-best start to a season
In March 2018, Federer defeated Chung Hyeon in the semifinals for a career-best start to a season at 17–0, beating his previous best start at 16–0 in 2006.
2006: Statistically the best season of Federer's career
The 2006 season was statistically the best season of Federer's career.
2007: Most titles and best season since 2007
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.
2007: Continued Dominance in 2007
In 2007, Federer continued his dominance, winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals. He won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals in 2007.
2007: Federer and Nadal played in French Open and Wimbledon finals in 2007
In 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in both the French Open and Wimbledon finals.
2007: Federer beat Djokovic in the 2007 US Open final
In 2007, Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open final.
2007: Federer's Grand Slam Finals and Winning Streak
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. He captured his fourth Dubai crown, extending his winning streak to 41 matches. His streak ended in controversy at Indian Wells.
2007: Federer's Grand Slam Season
In 2007, it was the last of three years (2004, 2006, 2007) that Federer won three majors in a year.
August 2008: Nadal surpassed Federer in August 2008
In August 2008, Rafael Nadal surpassed Roger Federer in the ATP rankings.
2008: First time successfully defended a major title
At the 2018 Australian Open, Federer reached the final without dropping a set, and successfully defended his title beating Marin Čilić in a five-set final. It was also the first time since the 2008 US Open that Federer successfully defended a major title.
2008: Murray won against Federer in Shanghai in 2008
In 2008, Andy Murray won against Roger Federer in Shanghai at the ATP Finals.
2008: Federer and Nadal played in French Open and Wimbledon finals in 2008
In 2008, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in both the French Open and Wimbledon finals. Their 2008 Wimbledon final is lauded as one of the greatest matches ever.
2008: Olympic Doubles Gold
In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka won the Olympic doubles gold at the Beijing Olympics.
2008: Olympic Gold and US Open Victory
In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka won the gold medal in doubles at the Olympic Games. Federer lost his No. 1 ranking to Nadal after a record 237 consecutive weeks at the top. Federer captured his only Grand Slam of 2008 at the US Open, defeating Andy Murray in the final.
2008: Federer defeated Murray at the 2008 US Open
In 2008, Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray in straight sets at the US Open final.
2008: Partnership with Mercedes-Benz
In 2008, Roger Federer partnered with the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, marking the beginning of a long-term endorsement relationship.
2008: Federer's Season Hampered by Mononucleosis
In 2008, Roger Federer's success was hampered by mononucleosis. At the Australian Open, he lost in the semifinals to Djokovic, ending his record of 10 consecutive finals. He lost twice in Masters finals on clay to Nadal. Federer captured three titles playing in 250-level events. Federer was defeated by Nadal in two Grand Slam finals, the French Open and Wimbledon.
2008: Federer plays Nadal at Wimbledon since 2008
In 2019, Federer defeated Nadal in their 40th and final professional meeting to reach his record 12th final at the tournament. This was also the first time Federer played Nadal at Wimbledon since the 2008 Wimbledon final.
August 2009: Nadal fell to No. 3 in August 2009
In August 2009, Rafael Nadal fell to No. 3 in the ATP rankings.
2009: Federer and Nadal played in Australian Open final in 2009
In 2009, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in the Australian Open final.
2009: Career Grand Slam at the 2009 French Open
In 2009, Roger Federer completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open after multiple runner-up finishes to Nadal. He also surpassed Pete Sampras' record of 14 major men's singles titles at Wimbledon in 2009.
2009: Federer won against Murray in London in 2009
In 2009, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
2009: Federer used tweener shot in 2009
In 2009, during the US Open semifinals against Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer famously used a between-the-legs shot (tweener) to bring him triple match point.
2009: Cincinnati Masters win and US Open final
In 2015, Federer defeated Murray and Djokovic to win the Cincinnati Masters for the seventh time, marking the first time he defeated the top two players in the world at the same event. He advanced to his first US Open final since 2009 but lost to Djokovic. He then won the Swiss Indoors, defeating Nadal.
2009: Istanbul Open win and French Open title drought ends
In May 2015, Federer won the inaugural Istanbul Open, ending a title drought on red clay since the 2009 French Open. He reached the Italian Open final but lost to Djokovic. He lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open to Stan Wawrinka. He also won his record eighth Gerry Weber Open and reached his tenth Wimbledon final, losing to Djokovic.
2009: Brand Ambassador for Lindt
Since 2009, Roger Federer has been the brand ambassador for Lindt, aligning with the company's values of Swiss heritage, premium quality, and overall excellence.
2010: Finishing in the Top Two
In 2010, Federer finished in the top two for the eighth consecutive season.
2010: Hit for Haiti Charity Event
In 2010, Roger Federer organized 'Hit for Haiti' during the Australian Open with other tennis players to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. He also participated in a follow-up charity exhibition during the 2010 Indian Wells Masters, raising $1 million.
2010: Federer won against Murray in London in 2010
In 2010, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
2010: Global Partnership Deal with Mercedes-Benz
In 2010, Roger Federer's endorsement deal with Mercedes-Benz was extended into a global partnership, signifying a deeper collaboration.
2010: Match for Africa
In 2010, the Nadal vs. Federer "Match for Africa" in Zürich and Madrid raised over $4 million for the Roger Federer Foundation and Fundación Rafa Nadal.
January 2011: Rally for Relief for Queensland Flood Victims
In January 2011, Roger Federer participated in 'Rally for Relief', an exhibition event to raise money for the victims of the Queensland floods in Australia.
2011: Federer and Nadal played in French Open final in 2011
In 2011, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in the French Open final.
2011: Federer ended Djokovic's perfect start to the 2011 season
In 2011, Roger Federer ended Novak Djokovic's perfect 41-0 start to the season in the French Open semifinals, but Djokovic avenged this loss at the US Open.
2012: First major win since 2012
Coming back from a break down in the fifth set, Federer defeated Rafael Nadal to win his first major since 2012 at the 2017 Australian Open. The final also marked Federer's 100th match at the Australian Open, and Federer's first-ever Grand Slam victory over Nadal outside of the grass courts.
2012: Return to Grand Slam wins since 2012
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.
2012: Murray defeated Federer at the 2012 Summer Olympics
In 2012, Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer in straight sets in the final of the Summer Olympics, denying Federer a career Golden Slam.
2012: Federer's Start to the 2012 Season
In 2012, Federer reached the semifinal of the Australian Open, losing to Nadal. He won the Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005 and the Dubai Championships. He also won the Indian Wells Masters.
2012: Federer defeated Murray at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships
In 2012, Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray at the Wimbledon Championships in four sets.
2012: Federer beat Djokovic at the 2012 Wimbledon
In 2012, Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals.
2012: Silver Medal at London Olympics
In 2012, Roger Federer won a silver medal in singles at the London Olympics, finishing runner-up to Andy Murray.
2012: Federer's Wimbledon Victory and Olympic Silver Medal
In 2012, Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon championship, tying Sampras' Open Era record. He returned to the top spot in the world rankings. At the Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal after losing the final to Murray.
2012: First time since 2012 US Open
In June 2018, 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.
May 2013: Federer returns to No. 2 ranking
In 2014, after winning the Shanghai Masters, Federer returned to the No. 2 ranking for the first time since May 2013.
2013: Federer's struggles
In 2013, Federer developed back injuries. His only title of the year came at the Gerry Weber Open. He suffered his worst Grand Slam tournament defeat since 2003 at Wimbledon, losing in the second round. This loss ended his record streak of 36 consecutive quarterfinals at Grand Slam tournaments.
2013: Federer won Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2013
In 2013, Roger Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.
2014: Davis Cup Win
In 2014, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka led the Switzerland Davis Cup team to their first title.
2014: Federer ended Djokovic's winning streak in China in 2014
In 2014, Roger Federer ended Novak Djokovic's 28 straight wins in China at the Shanghai Open.
2014: Partnership with Sunrise
In 2014, Roger Federer joined forces with Sunrise, Switzerland's largest telecommunications company, collaborating on campaigns that highlight Swiss values of excellence and precision.
2014: Federer won against Murray in London in 2014
In 2014, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray in London at the ATP Finals.
2014: Davis Cup quest and advancement to the final
In 2014, Stanislas Wawrinka's emergence as a Grand Slam singles champion renewed hope for Federer in his Davis Cup quest. Wins over Serbia, Kazakhstan (where Federer won his first deciding rubber), and Italy allowed the Swiss team to advance to the final for the first time since 1992.
2014: Edberg joined Federer's coaching team in 2014
In 2014, after Stefan Edberg joined Roger Federer's coaching team, Federer played a more offensive game, attacking the net more often and improving his volleys.
2014: Victories and withdrawal from ATP Finals
In 2014, at the Shanghai Masters, Federer saved five match points against Leonardo Mayer and defeated Djokovic, ending his 28-match unbeaten run in China, and then beat Gilles Simon. He won the Swiss Indoors for a record sixth title, defeating David Goffin. Federer reached the finals of the 2014 ATP Finals but withdrew due to a back injury.
2014: Match for Africa 2
In 2014, the "Match for Africa 2" between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka in Zürich raised £850,000 for education projects in Southern Africa.
2015: First win over Djokovic since 2015
At the 2019 ATP Finals, Federer defeated Djokovic (his first win over Djokovic since 2015).
2015: Brisbane title and 1,000 wins
In 2015, Federer won the Brisbane International, defeating Milos Raonic, becoming the third man in the Open Era to achieve 1,000 or more wins. He defended his title at the Dubai Championships and reached the Indian Wells final, losing to Djokovic.
2015: Djokovic defeated Federer at the 2015 US Open
In 2015, Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the US Open final.
2015: Federer added the SABR shot in 2015
In 2015, in the lead-up to the US Open, Roger Federer successfully added a new unique shot called SABR (Sneak Attack by Roger) to his arsenal.
October 2016: Federer dropped out of top eight in October 2016
Roger Federer's continuous ranking among the top eight players in the world ended on October 31, 2016, due to injuries.
2016: Ranking slip to No. 17
In 2017, Federer's withdrawal from most of the 2016 season led his ranking to slip to No. 17 at the start of the season, his lowest in over fifteen years.
2016: Play the clay court season for the first time since 2016
In 2019, After the Australian Open, Federer announced he would play the clay court season for the first time since 2016.
2016: Withdrawal from Olympics and end of season
On July 26, 2016, Federer announced his withdrawal from the Summer Olympics and the remainder of the 2016 season to recover from a knee injury. This meant it would be Federer's first season since 2000 without a title and that he would drop out of the top ten for the first time in fourteen years.
September 2017: Federer and Nadal held top two rankings again in September 2017
From September 2017, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour again.
2017: Return to Grand Slam wins
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.
2017: Federer and Nadal played in Australian Open final in 2017
In 2017, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in the Australian Open final.
2017: Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships Win
In 2017, Roger Federer won the Australian Open over Nadal and a record eighth singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.
2017: Masters title, career titles record, and ATP Finals
In 2017, at the Shanghai Masters Federer captured his third Masters title of the season, defeating No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the final. Federer then defeated Juan Martín del Potro in the final of the Swiss Indoors to surpass Ivan Lendl in number of career titles. Federer qualified for the 2017 ATP Finals, but was beaten by David Goffin in the semifinals.
October 2018: Djokovic became new No. 2 in October 2018
In October 2018, Novak Djokovic became the new No. 2 in the ATP rankings.
2018: 20th Major Title and Oldest ATP World No. 1
At the 2018 Australian Open, Roger Federer became the first man to win 20 major singles titles and shortly after became the oldest ATP world No. 1 at the time, at age 36.
2018: Federer earned AUD 4 million at the Australian Open in 2018
In 2018, when Roger Federer won the Australian Open, the prize money had increased to AUD 4 million.
2019: Guinness World Records
As of 2019, Roger Federer holds the third-highest number of Guinness World Records within one discipline, totaling 30 records, with 18 being performance-based.
2019: Djokovic surpasses record held by Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic
At the 2018 Australian Open, Federer reached the final without dropping a set, and successfully defended his title beating Marin Čilić in a five-set final. It was Federer's sixth title at the Australian Open, equaling the then record held by Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic, which was surpassed by Djokovic in 2019.
2019: Djokovic defeated Federer at the 2019 Wimbledon
In 2019, Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final, saving two match points.
2019: Last encounter between Federer and Nadal in 2019
In 2019, the last encounter between Federer and Nadal was at the Wimbledon Championships, where Federer won.
2020: Federer's 2020 Season and Knee Surgery
In 2020, Roger Federer reached the Australian Open semifinals but lost to Djokovic. He underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury in February and withdrew from several tournaments. This marked only the second year since his first title that Federer finished without winning a title.
January 2021: Federer withdrew from the Australian Open in January 2021
In January 2021, Roger Federer withdrew from the Australian Open due to ongoing recovery from knee surgery and strict COVID-19 quarantine measures in Australia.
2021: Federer did not play in a singles tournament after Wimbledon 2021
After Wimbledon 2021, Roger Federer did not participate in any singles tournaments.
2021: Federer vows to return in 2021 after knee surgery
In 2021, Federer aimed to return after additional arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.
June 2022: Federer dropped out of top 50 in June 2022
In June 2022, Roger Federer dropped out of the top 50 in the world rankings.
July 2022: Federer became unranked for the first time since debut in July 2022
In July 2022, Roger Federer became unranked for the first time since his professional debut.
September 2022: Retirement from Professional Tennis
In September 2022, Roger Federer retired from professional tennis following the Laver Cup.
September 2022: Federer announced retirement in September 2022
On September 15, 2022, Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis on the ATP Tour, with the Laver Cup being his final ATP event.
2022: Federer hopes to return to tour in 2022
In 2022, Roger Federer hoped to return to the tour after undergoing another knee surgery.
2024: Djokovic broke the record
In 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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