Full History Of Roger Federer In Timeline From 1968

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.

1969: Rod Laver's Finals

In 1969, Rod Laver Reached all four finals in a calendar year.

1969: Rod Laver's Grand Slam year

In 1969, Rod Laver had a Grand Slam year.

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: Jimmy Connors Winning Percentage

In 1974, Jimmy Connors had a great winning percentage.

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.

1980: Björn Borg's Major Victory

In 1980, Björn Borg won a major without dropping a set.

1980: Analysts hailed as the greatest Wimbledon final

In 2007, at Wimbledon, analysts hailed the final as the greatest Wimbledon final since 1980.

August 1981: Roger Federer's Birth

On August 8, 1981, Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland, to Robert Federer and Lynette Federer (née Durand).

1982: Ivan Lendl's Match Wins

In 1982, Ivan Lendl had a certain number of match wins.

1984: John McEnroe Winning Percentage

In 1984, John McEnroe had a great winning percentage.

1984: John McEnroe's Singles Titles

In 1984, John McEnroe won a certain number of singles titles.

1986: Ivan Lendl's Record

In 1986, Ivan Lendl had a record of match wins. Federer's 74–6 record was the best since Ivan Lendl in 1986.

1988: Last Time someone won three Grand Slam singles titles in a season before Federer

In 1988, before Federer achieved the same feat in 2004, Mats Wilander was the last person to win three Grand Slam singles titles in a single season.

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: Pete Sampras Match Victories

In 1993, Pete Sampras had 81 match victories.

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: Training at Swiss National Tennis Center

Between 1995 and 1997, Roger Federer trained at the Swiss National Tennis Center, then located in Ecublens in the canton of Vaud.

1995: Thomas Muster's Singles Titles

In 1995, Thomas Muster won a certain number of singles titles.

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.

1997: Completion of Compulsory Education

In July 1997, Roger Federer completed his compulsory education at La Planta secondary school in Chavannes-près-Renens and obtained his certificate.

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.

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 World's Top 100

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

1999: Discharge from Military Service Due to Back Problem

In 1999, Roger Federer was discharged from compulsory military service in Switzerland due to a chronic back problem, which would continue to affect his career.

1999: Drafted into Swiss Armed Forces

In 1999, upon turning 18, Roger Federer was drafted into the Swiss Armed Forces as part of his compulsory military service, a requirement for all able-bodied male Swiss citizens at the 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: Runner up at Swiss Indoors

In 2000, Federer finished runner up at Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland.

2000: Meeting Miroslava Vavrinec

In 2000, Roger Federer met Miroslava Vavrinec, who became his wife, while competing for Switzerland at the Sydney Olympics.

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: Runner up at Swiss Indoors

In 2001, Federer finished runner up at Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland.

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: Miroslava Federer's Retirement

In 2002, Miroslava "Mirka" Federer retired from the Women's Tennis Association tour due to a foot injury.

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.

2002: No Grand Slam wins

In 2011, it was the first time since 2002 that Federer had not won any of the four Grand Slam titles.

July 2003: Drop out of the top 4

In 2013, Federer drop out of the top 4 for the first time since July 2003.

2003: Federer received ATP Fans' Favorite award in 2003

In 2003, Roger Federer received the ATP Fans' Favorite award.

2003: Exemption from Military Service

In 2003, Roger Federer was deemed "unsuitable" and exempted from his mandatory military service in Switzerland. He then served in the civil protection force and paid 3% of his taxable income.

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: Failure at the French Open

At the French Open, Federer 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.

2004: Missed Swiss Indoors due to injuries

In 2004, Federer missed the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland due to injuries.

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 won ATP Player of the Year and ITF World Champion in 2004

In 2004, Roger Federer won the ATP Player of the Year and was named the ITF World Champion.

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: Missed Swiss Indoors due to injuries

In 2005, Federer missed the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland due to injuries.

2005: Laver described Federer as an unbelievable talent in 2005

In 2005, Rod Laver described Roger Federer as an "unbelievable talent", "capable of anything", and that "he could be the greatest tennis player of all time".

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: Federer won Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2005

In 2005, Roger Federer won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

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.

August 2006: Last defeated before Indian Wells

Prior to the loss at Indian Wells in 2007, Federer had not been defeated since August 2006, a period spanning over seven months.

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.

2006: Meeting Pope Benedict XVI

While playing at the 2006 Italian Open in Rome, Roger Federer, who was raised Roman Catholic, met Pope Benedict XVI, describing it as "the perfect day".

December 2007: Possible Onset of Mononucleosis

Roger Federer suspected he may have contracted mononucleosis as early as December 2007, though it was not formally diagnosed until March 2008.

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.

March 2008: Diagnosis of Mononucleosis

In March 2008, Roger Federer revealed that he had been diagnosed with mononucleosis and may have been suffering from it since as early as December 2007, significantly impacting his fitness.

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 won a men's doubles gold medal at the Olympics in 2008

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

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.

April 2009: Marriage to Miroslava Federer

On April 11, 2009, Roger Federer married Miroslava "Mirka" Federer (née Vavrinec) at Wenkenhof Villa in Riehen near Basel, surrounded by close friends and family.

August 2009: Nadal fell to No. 3 in August 2009

In August 2009, Rafael Nadal fell to No. 3 in the ATP rankings.

2009: Considered the greatest player ever in 2009-2018

Between 2009 and 2018, Roger Federer was considered by many players and analysts to be the greatest tennis player ever.

2009: Loss to Nadal

In 2009, Federer began the season with a loss to Nadal in the final of the Australian Open. Federer struggled following the defeat in Melbourne and entered the clay season without a title.

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 won ATP Player of the Year and ITF World Champion in 2009

In 2009, Roger Federer won the ATP Player of the Year and was named the ITF World Champion.

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: Murray led the rivalry in 2010

In 2010, Andy Murray led the rivalry against Roger Federer with an 8-5 record.

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.

2010: Rivalry with Nadal until 2010

Until 2010, Rafael Nadal was Roger Federer's main rival in men's tennis.

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.

November 2011: Ranking Federer's 2006 season

In November 2011, Stephen Tignor of Tennis.com ranked Federer's 2006 season as the second-best season of all time during the Open Era, behind Rod Laver's Grand Slam year.

2011: Federer dominated the rivalry from 2011 onwards

From 2011 onwards, Roger Federer dominated the rivalry against Andy Murray, leading 9-3.

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.

2011: Federer received tour Sportsmanship Award in 2011

In 2011, Roger Federer received the tour Sportsmanship Award.

2011: Loss to Novak Djokovic in the US Open Semifinals

In 2011, at the US Open, Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals 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.

2011: Mixed Results for Federer in 2011

The year 2011 was a lean year for Federer. He lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open to Djokovic. At the French Open, he ended Djokovic's streak but lost in the final to Nadal. At Wimbledon, he lost in the quarterfinals to Tsonga, marking the first time he lost a Grand Slam match after winning the first two sets.

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: Federer downplayed claims in 2012

In 2012, Roger Federer downplayed claims of being the greatest, stating it's impossible to compare players from different eras.

2012: Federer won a men's singles silver medal at the Olympics in 2012

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

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.

December 2013: Stefan Edberg Joins Federer's Team

On 27 December 2013, Roger Federer announced that Stefan Edberg was joining his team as co-coach with Severin Lüthi.

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: Sedgman ranked Federer number two in 2014

In 2014, Frank Sedgman ranked Roger Federer number two behind Jack Kramer in his greatest male tennis players of all-time list in his autobiography 'Game, Sedge and Match'.

2014: Davis Cup Win

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

2014: Birth of Twin Boys

In 2014, Roger Federer and his wife Mirka welcomed a second set of twins, this time fraternal twin boys, expanding their family.

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.

2015: Coaching change announcement

In December 2015, Federer announced that Ivan Ljubičić would replace Stefan Edberg as coach, with Severin Lüthi remaining head coach. Edberg had originally signed on for one season in 2014 but agreed to stay on in 2015.

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: Hiatus for Knee Surgery in 2016

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

2016: First Knee Surgery

In 2016, Roger Federer underwent the first of three knee procedures, this one on his left knee, to remove a key portion of tissue. Despite this, he returned to top-level play for years.

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 won Laureus World Comeback of the Year award in 2017

Following his 2017 comeback season, Roger Federer won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award.

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: Match for Africa in San Jose

In 2018, Roger Federer participated in the "Match for Africa" in San Jose, California, partnering with Bill Gates in a doubles match against Jack Sock and Savannah Guthrie. Federer and Gates won the match.

2018: Greatest athlete of his generation in 2018

In 2018, Roger Federer was called the greatest athlete of his generation by some sports reporters.

2018: Federer won Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2018

In 2018, Roger Federer won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

2018: Tennis.com listed Federer as the greatest in 2018

In 2018, Tennis.com listed Roger Federer as the greatest male player of the Open Era.

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.

May 2020: Tennis Channel ranked Federer as the greatest in May 2020

In May 2020, the Tennis Channel ranked Roger Federer as the greatest male tennis player of all time.

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.

2020: Second Knee Surgery

In 2020, Roger Federer underwent a second procedure on his left knee, continuing to face challenges related to his knee health.

2020: Highest-Paid Athlete in Endorsement Income

In 2020, Roger Federer was ranked first among all athletes with $100 million in endorsement income.

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.

May 2021: Serena Williams described Federer as a "genius" in May 2021

In May 2021, Serena Williams described Roger Federer as a "genius" and the "greatest".

July 2021: BBC Sport users picked Federer as the greatest in July 2021

In July 2021, BBC Sport users picked Roger Federer as the greatest male tennis player of all time.

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.

2021: Sampras said Djokovic was the greatest in 2021

In 2021, Pete Sampras said that Novak Djokovic was the greatest player.

May 2022: Visit to Swiss National Team and Puma Jersey Unveiling

In May 2022, Roger Federer visited the Swiss national football team at Bad Ragaz before their UEFA Nations League campaign. He met the team and unveiled Puma’s new jersey ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.