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 retired Swiss professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks, and finished the year as No. 1 five times. He won 103 ATP singles titles, the second-most in the Open Era, along with 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles and six ATP Finals titles, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1968: Start of the Open Era

Since the start of the Open Era in 1968, Federer has won 103 singles titles on the ATP tour, the second most.

1974: Oldest Man to Reach a Major Final Since 1974 US Open

At 37 years, 11 months and 6 days, Roger Federer became the oldest man to reach a major final since Ken Rosewall in the 1974 US Open at Wimbledon in 2019.

1974: Oldest Player in a Grand Slam Final Since Ken Rosewall

At the 2017 Australian Open, Roger Federer became the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final since Ken Rosewall in 1974.

1976: Second Man in Open Era to Win Wimbledon Without Dropping a Set

In 2017, Roger Federer became the second man in the Open era to win Wimbledon without dropping a set after Björn Borg in 1976.

1991: Oldest Man in a Grand Slam Semifinal Since Jimmy Connors

At the 2017 Australian Open, Roger Federer became the oldest man to compete in a grand slam semifinal since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

1992: Ball Boy at Swiss Indoors

In 1992, Federer worked as a ball boy at his hometown Basel event, the Swiss Indoors.

1992: Davis Cup Final Appearance

In 1992, before Roger Federer's involvement, the Swiss team reached the Davis Cup final, a feat they would not achieve again until Federer's commitment in 2014.

1993: Swiss National Junior Championships

In 1993, Federer won the under-12 Swiss national junior championships in Lucerne and also received a medal at the Swiss Indoors in Basel as a ball boy.

1995: Swiss National Tennis Center

In 1995, Roger Federer trained at the Swiss National Tennis Center.

1995: Swiss National Junior Championship

In 1995, at age 13, Federer won the U14 Swiss national junior championship.

July 1996: First ITF Junior Match

In July 1996, at age 14, Roger Federer played his first ITF junior match at a grade-2 tournament in Switzerland.

January 1997: U18 Swiss National Championship

In January 1997, at age 15, 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, 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

By the end of December 1998, Roger Federer had attained the No. 1 junior world ranking and was named ITF Junior World Champion, ending his junior career.

1998: Grand Slam Results

In 1998, Roger Federer achieved the following results in Grand Slam tournaments: SF in the Australian Open, 1R in the French Open, W in Wimbledon, and 1R in the US Open.

1998: Wimbledon Junior Championship

In 1998, Roger Federer became the Wimbledon junior champion.

April 1999: Davis Cup Debut

In April 1999, Roger Federer made his Davis Cup debut in a World Group first round against Italy, defeating Davide Sanguinetti.

September 1999: Entry into Top 100

On 20 September 1999, Roger Federer entered the world’s Top 100 for the first time.

1999: Lowest-Ranked Player Defeat

In 2017, at Stuttgart, Tommy Haas (ranked No. 302) beat Roger Federer despite holding match points, the lowest-ranked player to beat him since No. 407 Bjoern Phau in 1999.

February 2000: First Singles Final

In February 2000, Federer reached his first singles final at the Marseille Open, where he lost to Marc Rosset.

2000: Runner-up at Swiss Indoors

In 2000, Roger Federer finished runner-up at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland.

2000: Grand Slam Streak Begins

Roger Federer's withdrawal from the 2016 French Open broke his record of 65 consecutive participations in Grand Slam main draws, a streak that began at the 2000 Australian Open.

2000: First Season Without a Title Since 2000

Roger Federer's withdrawal from the 2016 season meant it would be his first season since 2000 in which he failed to win a title.

January 2001: Hopman Cup Victory

In January 2001, 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: First Singles Title and Wimbledon Breakthrough

In 2001, Federer won his first singles title at the Milan Indoor tournament and defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon to snap Sampras' 31-match win streak.

2001: Lleyton Hewitt's US Open Title

In 2001, Lleyton Hewitt won the US Open. In a later US Open, Roger Federer defeated Lleyton Hewitt for his first title there.

2001: Runner-up at Swiss Indoors

In 2001, Roger Federer finished runner-up at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland.

2001: Hopman Cup Title with Martina Hingis

In 2018, Roger 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

From October 14, 2002, Roger Federer was ranked among the top eight players in the world.

2002: Mirka's retirement

In 2002, Miroslava Federer retired from the tour because of a foot injury.

2002: First Masters Title and Loss of Coach

In 2002, Roger Federer won his first Masters title in Hamburg and suffered the loss of his coach Peter Carter.

2002: First time since 2002 without a Grand Slam title

In 2011, following his loss at the US Open, it marked the first time since 2002 that Roger Federer had not won any of the four Grand Slam titles, ending a long streak of success.

August 2003: Chance to Take No. 1 Ranking

In August 2003, Roger Federer had a chance to take over the No. 1 ranking for the first time from Andre Agassi if he made it to the Montreal final, but he lost in the semifinals.

2003: First Grand Slam Singles Title at Wimbledon

In 2003, Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Mark Philippoussis in the final.

2003: Roddick's US Open Title

In 2003, Roddick was the champion of US Open. In 2006, Roger Federer defeated Roddick in the US Open final.

February 2004: Federer Ranked No. 1

In February 2004, Roger Federer was ranked No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks.

May 2004: Supporting IMBEWU

From May 2004, Roger Federer began supporting the South Africa-Swiss charity IMBEWU, which helps children better connect to sports as well as social and health awareness.

2004: First time since 2004 Failed to reach Grand Slam semifinal

At the French Open, Federer failed to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time since the 2004 French Open, ending a long streak of success.

2004: Dominance in Men's Tennis

In 2004, Federer won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals, marking a period of dominance in men's tennis.

2004: Start of Federer-Nadal Rivalry

In 2004, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began their rivalry, playing 40 times with Nadal winning 24 matches and Federer winning 16.

2004: Federer Wins Australian Open and Roddick Loses No. 1 Ranking

In 2004, Roger Federer won his first Australian Open, causing Andy Roddick to lose his No. 1 ranking.

2004: Won three Grand Slam singles titles and became world No. 1

In 2004, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles, marking the first time someone had achieved this feat in a single season since 1988. He secured his first major hard-court title at the Australian Open, defeating Marat Safin, which propelled him to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time. He also won at Indian Wells and Hamburg Masters.

2004: Australian Open Prize Money

In 2004, when Roger Federer first won the Australian Open, he earned $985,000.

2004: Rally for Relief

In 2005, at the Pacific Life Open, 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.

July 2005: Federer and Nadal Top ATP Rankings

From July 2005, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour.

2005: Auctioned Racquet for Hurricane Katrina Relief

In 2005, Roger Federer auctioned his racquet from his US Open championship to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.

2005: Visit to South Africa

In 2005, Roger Federer visited South Africa to meet children who had benefited from his support of the IMBEWU charity.

2005: Won Wimbledon and US Open

In 2005, Roger Federer won Wimbledon for the third time by defeating Andy Roddick and secured the US Open title against Andre Agassi in Agassi's last major final.

2005: First time winning Rotterdam Open

In 2012, Roger Federer won the Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005.

2005: Start of Period of Sustained Excellence

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: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In April 2006, Roger Federer was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF and has appeared in public service announcements to raise awareness of AIDS.

August 2006: Last defeat before first-round loss in Indian Wells

Prior to his first-round loss in Indian Wells in 2007, Roger Federer's last defeat was in August 2006, marking a period of over seven months without a loss.

December 2006: Visit to Tamil Nadu

In December 2006, Roger Federer visited Tamil Nadu, India, one of the areas most affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

2006: Federer-Nadal Rivalry in Finals

From 2006, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other in every French Open final and every Wimbledon final.

2006: Statistically best season of career

In 2006, Roger Federer had what was statistically considered the best season of his career, marked by numerous titles and high performance in tournaments.

2006: Won ATP 500 series event in Tokyo and the year-end championships

In 2006, Roger Federer won an ATP 500 series event in Tokyo and captured the year-end championships for the third time, finishing the year as world No. 1.

2006: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award

In 2006, Roger Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.

2006: Won three Grand Slam singles titles and reached the final of the other

In 2006, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles and reached the final of the French Open, marking a dominant season in his career.

2006: Multiple Titles

In 2006, Roger Federer won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals.

2006: Career-Best Start to a Season

In March 2018, Roger Federer reached a career-best start to a season at 17–0, beating his previous best start at 16–0 in 2006, until being defeated by Juan Martín del Potro in the Indian Wells Masters final.

2006: Highest Win Percentage Since 2006

Roger Federer's 2017 season marked the highest win percentage since 2006.

2007: Federer-Nadal Wimbledon Final

In 2007, Federer and Nadal faced each other in the Wimbledon final, resulting in a five-set match.

2007: Multiple Titles

In 2007, Roger Federer continued his dominance by winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals.

2007: Federer Defeats Djokovic at US Open

In 2007, Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open final.

2007: Finished the season as the year-end No. 1 and One of the three years where Federer won three majors

In 2007, Roger Federer finished the season as the year-end No. 1 and it was also one of the three years, along with 2004 and 2006, where he won three majors.

2007: Won Australian Open and Dubai crown

In 2007, Roger Federer won the Australian Open without dropping a set and captured his fourth Dubai crown, extending his winning streak to 41 matches.

2007: Most Titles Since 2007

Roger Federer's 2017 season marked the most titles since 2007.

August 2008: Nadal Surpasses Federer in ATP Rankings

In August 2008, Rafael Nadal surpassed Roger Federer in the ATP rankings.

2008: First Wimbledon Match Against Nadal Since 2008 Final

At Wimbledon in 2019, Roger 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.

2008: Murray Wins Against Federer at ATP 1000 Shanghai

In 2008, Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer at the ATP Finals in Shanghai.

2008: Federer-Nadal Wimbledon Final

In 2008, Federer and Nadal's Wimbledon final was lauded as the greatest match ever by many long-time tennis analysts.

2008: Olympic Doubles Gold

In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka secured an Olympic doubles gold victory at the Beijing Olympics.

2008: Won gold medal in doubles at the Olympic Games and US Open

In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka won the gold medal in doubles at the Olympic Games. Federer also captured his only Grand Slam of the year at the US Open, defeating Andy Murray in the final.

2008: Partnership with Mercedes-Benz

In 2008, Roger Federer partnered with German car giant Mercedes-Benz.

2008: Federer Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Doubles

In 2008, Roger Federer won a men's doubles gold medal at the Olympics.

2008: Federer Wins US Open Final Against Murray

In 2008, Roger Federer won the US Open final against Andy Murray in straight sets.

2008: Hampered by mononucleosis and lost in Grand Slam finals

In 2008, Roger Federer's performance was hampered by mononucleosis. He lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open and in two Grand Slam finals to Nadal. However, he captured three titles playing in 250-level events.

2008: Defending a Major Title

In 2018, Roger Federer defended his title at the Australian Open, the first time since the 2008 US Open that he successfully defended a major title.

August 2009: Nadal Falls to No. 3 in ATP Rankings

In August 2009, Rafael Nadal fell to No. 3 in the ATP rankings, ending the Federer-Nadal reign at the top.

2009: US Open Final Appearance

At the US Open in 2015, Roger Federer advanced to his first final since 2009, ultimately losing to Novak Djokovic.

2009: Career Grand Slam at French Open

In 2009, Federer completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open.

2009: Federer-Nadal Australian Open Final

In 2009, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in the Australian Open final.

2009: Lost in the final of the Australian Open and struggled

In 2009, Roger Federer began the season with a loss to Nadal in the final of the Australian Open, followed by a period of struggle before the clay season.

2009: Federer Wins Against Murray at ATP Finals London

In 2009, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray at the ATP Finals in London.

2009: Istanbul Open Title

In May 2015, Roger Federer won the inaugural Istanbul Open, ending a title drought on red clay since the 2009 French Open.

2009: Lindt Brand Ambassador

Roger Federer has been the brand ambassador for Lindt since 2009.

2010: Finished in the top two for the eighth consecutive season

In 2010, Roger Federer finished in the top two for the eighth consecutive season, showcasing his consistent performance and dominance in the sport.

2010: Federer Wins Against Murray at ATP Finals London

In 2010, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray at the ATP Finals in London.

2010: Global partnership deal with Mercedes-Benz

In 2010, Roger Federer's endorsement with Mercedes-Benz was extended into a global partnership deal.

2010: 'Hit for Haiti' Charity Event

In 2010, in response to the Haiti earthquake, Roger Federer arranged a collaboration with fellow top tennis players for a special charity event during the 2010 Australian Open called 'Hit for Haiti', whose proceeds went to Haiti earthquake victims. He also participated in a follow-up charity exhibition during the 2010 Indian Wells Masters, which raised $1 million.

2010: Match for Africa in Zurich and Madrid

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.

2010: Rivalry with Nadal

Until 2010, Rafael Nadal was considered Federer's main rival.

January 2011: Rally for Relief

In January 2011, Roger Federer took part in Rally for Relief, an exhibition to raise money for the victims of the Queensland floods.

2011: Federer-Nadal French Open Final

In 2011, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in the French Open final.

2011: Federer Ends Djokovic's Undefeated Start

In 2011, Roger Federer ended Novak Djokovic's perfect 41-0 start to the season in the semifinals of the French Open.

2011: Lost to Novak Djokovic after winning the first two sets

In 2011, Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the US Open to Novak Djokovic in five sets after winning the first two sets, marking the second time that year he lost after winning the first two sets.

2011: Defeated Djokovic at French Open but Lost to Nadal

The year 2011 was a lean year for Federer. He ended Djokovic's undefeated streak of 43 consecutive wins at the French Open semifinals, but then lost in the final to Rafael Nadal.

2012: Australian Open Victory

At the 2017 Australian Open, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal to win his first major since 2012. With this victory, he re-entered the top ten.

2012: Silver Medal at London Olympics

In 2012, Federer won a silver medal in singles at the London Olympics, finishing as runner-up to Andy Murray.

2012: Federer Beats Djokovic at Wimbledon

In 2012, Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of Wimbledon.

2012: Federer Wins Olympic Silver Medal in Singles

In 2012, Roger Federer won a men's singles silver medal at the Olympics.

2012: Won seventh Wimbledon championship and a silver medal at the Summer Olympics

In 2012, Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon championship, tying Sampras' Open Era record, and also won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics after losing in the final to Murray.

2012: Won Rotterdam Open, Dubai Championships, and Indian Wells Masters

In 2012, Roger Federer won the Rotterdam Open, Dubai Championships, and Indian Wells Masters, marking a successful start to the season.

2012: Federer Wins Wimbledon Championships Against Murray

In 2012, Roger Federer won the Wimbledon Championships against Andy Murray in four sets.

2012: First Seeded at a Grand Slam Since 2012 US Open

In June 2018, Roger Federer regained the No. 1 ranking at the Stuttgart Open. At Wimbledon, Federer was seeded first at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2012 US Open.

2012: Murray Defeats Federer at Summer Olympics

In the final of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer in straight sets, denying Federer a career Golden Slam.

2012: Return to Grand Slam Wins

Roger Federer's 2017 season marked a return to Grand Slam wins since 2012.

May 2013: Return to No. 2 Ranking

Following his victory at the Shanghai Masters in 2014, Roger Federer returned to the No. 2 ranking for the first time since May 2013.

December 2013: Announced Stefan Edberg as co-coach

On 27 December 2013, Roger Federer announced that Stefan Edberg was joining his team as co-coach with Severin Lüthi, marking a new direction in his coaching staff.

2013: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award

In 2013, Roger Federer won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award.

2013: Won Gerry Weber Open and suffered worst Grand Slam defeat since 2003

In 2013, Roger Federer won the Gerry Weber Open but suffered his worst Grand Slam tournament defeat since 2003 at Wimbledon.

2014: Davis Cup Victory

In 2014, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka led the Switzerland Davis Cup team to their first title.

2014: Federer Ends Djokovic's Winning Streak in China

In 2014, Roger Federer ended Novak Djokovic's 28 straight wins in China at the Shanghai Open.

2014: Federer Wins Against Murray at ATP Finals London

In 2014, Roger Federer won against Andy Murray at the ATP Finals in London.

2014: Shanghai Masters and Swiss Indoors Titles

In 2014, Roger Federer won the Shanghai Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. He also secured his sixth Swiss Indoors title. He reached the ATP Finals but withdrew due to injury.

2014: Davis Cup Commitment and Success

In 2014, Stanislas Wawrinka's Grand Slam singles victory renewed hope for Roger Federer's Davis Cup aspirations. Federer and Wawrinka committed to playing every Davis Cup tie. Their dedication resulted in victories over Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Italy, enabling the Swiss team to reach the final for the first time since 1992.

2014: Match for Africa 2 in Zurich

In 2014, the "Match for Africa 2" between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, again in Zürich, raised £850,000 for education projects in Southern Africa.

2014: Stefan Edberg Joins Coaching Team

In December 2015, Roger Federer announced that Stefan Edberg, who originally signed on for one season only in 2014, would be replaced by Ivan Ljubičić, with Severin Lüthi remaining as head coach.

2014: Joined hands with Sunrise

Roger Federer joined hands with Sunrise, Switzerland's largest telecommunications company, in 2014.

2015: First Win Over Djokovic Since 2015

At the ATP Finals in 2019, Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets, marking his first win over Djokovic since 2015.

2015: Djokovic Prevails over Federer at US Open

In 2015, Novak Djokovic prevailed over Roger Federer in four sets at the US Open final.

2015: Brisbane International Title and 1,000 Wins

In 2015, Roger Federer won the Brisbane International, securing his 1,000th career win. He became the third man in the Open Era to achieve this milestone and the first to win a title in 15 consecutive years.

2015: Coaching Team Changes

In December 2015, Roger Federer announced that Ivan Ljubičić would replace Stefan Edberg in his coaching team, while Severin Lüthi remained head coach.

October 2016: Federer Falls Out of Top Eight

On October 31, 2016, Roger Federer fell out of the top eight players in the world due to injuries.

2016: Hiatus for Knee Surgery

In 2016, Roger Federer took a half-year hiatus to recover from knee surgery.

2016: Return to Clay Court Season

In 2019, after his Australian Open performance, Roger Federer announced he would play the clay court season for the first time since 2016.

2016: Withdrawal from Olympics and Season

On July 26, 2016, Roger Federer announced his withdrawal from the Summer Olympics and the remainder of the season to recover from a knee injury. This marked his first season since 2000 without a title and a drop out of the top ten rankings for the first time in fourteen years.

2016: Lowest Ranking in Over Fifteen Years

Roger Federer's withdrawal from most of the 2016 season led his ranking to slip to No. 17 at the start of the 2017 season, his lowest in over fifteen years.

September 2017: Federer and Nadal Reclaim Top ATP Rankings

From September 2017, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal again held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour.

2017: Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2017, Federer won the Australian Open over Nadal and a record eighth singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.

2017: Federer-Nadal Australian Open Final

In 2017, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in the Australian Open final.

2017: Shanghai Masters and Swiss Indoors Titles

In 2017, Roger Federer captured his third Masters title of the season at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also surpassed Ivan Lendl in number of career titles by winning the Swiss Indoors.

2017: Return to Grand Slam Wins

Roger 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, making it his best season since 2007.

October 2018: Djokovic Becomes No. 2 in ATP Rankings

In October 2018, Novak Djokovic became the new No. 2 in the ATP rankings.

2018: 20 Major Singles Titles and Oldest ATP World No. 1

In 2018, at the Australian Open, Federer became the first man to win 20 major singles titles and the oldest ATP world No. 1 at the time, at age 36.

2018: Increased Australian Open Prize Money

In 2018, when Roger Federer won the Australian Open, the prize had increased to AUD 4 million.

2018: Match for Africa in San Jose

In the 2018 "Match for Africa" in San Jose, California, Roger Federer paired up with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates in a doubles clash against Jack Sock and NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie. He and Gates won, and notably, Federer even won one point on his knees after returning two shots while on the ground.

2019: Guinness World Records

As of 2019, Roger Federer held the third highest number of Guinness World Records within one discipline, a total of 30, which include 18 performance based records.

2019: Djokovic Surpasses Australian Open Record

In 2018, Roger Federer won his 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: Federer Wins Against Nadal at Wimbledon

In 2019, Federer won against Nadal at the Wimbledon Championships to reach the final.

2019: Djokovic Defeats Federer at Wimbledon

In 2019, Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon, saving two match points.

2020: Federer's 2020 Season and Knee Surgery

In 2020, Roger Federer reached the Australian Open semifinals but lost to Djokovic after sustaining a groin injury. He then underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury in February and withdrew from several tournaments to recover. A setback in rehabilitation led to another procedure, sidelining him for the rest of the year.

January 2021: Withdrawal from Australian Open

In January 2021, Roger Federer withdrew from the Australian Open because he was still recovering from knee surgery and because of the strict COVID-19 quarantine measures in Australia.

2021: Inactivity after Wimbledon

After Wimbledon 2021, Roger Federer did not participate in any singles tournament.

2021: Federer's Knee Injury and Tournament Withdrawals

In 2021, Federer withdrew from the Australian Open due to ongoing recovery from knee surgery and COVID-19 quarantine measures. He returned to the ATP Tour at the Qatar Open in March, but withdrew from the French Open due to knee problems and lost early in Halle.

June 2022: Federer Drops out of Top 50

In June 2022, Roger Federer dropped out of the top 50 in rankings after not playing in a singles tournament since Wimbledon 2021.

July 2022: Federer Becomes Unranked

In July 2022, Roger Federer became unranked for the first time since his professional debut.

September 2022: Federer Announces Retirement at Laver Cup

In September 2022, Roger Federer announced his impending retirement from professional tennis on the ATP Tour, with the Laver Cup to be his final ATP event.

September 2022: Retirement from Professional Tennis

In September 2022, Roger Federer officially retired from professional tennis following the Laver Cup.

2022: Federer's Aims to Return to Tour

In 2022, Roger Federer hoped to return to the tour after undergoing another knee surgery in August 2021.

2024: Djokovic Breaks Oldest ATP World No. 1 Record

In February 2018, Roger Federer became the oldest ATP world No. 1 at 36 years and 195 days of age, a record that stood until Novak Djokovic broke the record in 2024.