Full History Of Roger Federer In Timeline From 1968

1968: Start of the Open Era

In 1968, the Open Era began. Since then, Roger Federer has won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, which is the second most.

1969: First man since Rod Laver in 1969 to reach all four Grand Slam finals in a calendar year

In 1969, Rod Laver had been the last man to reach all four finals in a calendar year before Federer did in 2006.

1969: Ranked Federer's 2006 season as second-best to Rod Laver's Grand Slam year

In 1969, Rod Laver had the Grand Slam year before Federer's 2006 season.

1974: Third-best winning percentage in the Open Era

In 1974, Jimmy Connors had the third-best winning percentage in the Open Era.

1974: Oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final

In 2016, after defeating Wawrinka in five sets, Federer became the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam final since Ken Rosewall in 1974.

1974: Oldest man to reach a major final since Rosewall

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

1976: Wimbledon win without dropping a set

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

1980: Thrilling five-set encounter at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal for a second consecutive year in the final, this time in a thrilling five-set encounter that many analysts hailed as the greatest Wimbledon final since 1980.

1980: Last man before Federer to win a major without dropping a set

In 1980, Björn Borg was the last man before Roger Federer in 2007 to win a major without dropping a set.

August 1981: Roger Federer's Birth

On August 8, 1981, Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland, to Robert Federer, of Swiss origin, and Lynette Federer (née Durand), who is South African.

1982: Most wins since Ivan Lendl in 1982

In 1982, Ivan Lendl had the most wins until Roger Federer in 2006.

1984: Most singles titles since Thomas Muster in 1995 and John McEnroe in 1984

In 1984, John McEnroe had the most singles titles until Roger Federer in 2006.

1984: Third-best winning percentage in the Open Era

In 1984, John McEnroe had the second-best winning percentage in the Open Era.

1986: Best record since Ivan Lendl

In 1986, Ivan Lendl had the best record before Roger Federer's 74-6.

1988: Last person to win three Grand Slam singles titles in a single season before Federer in 2004

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

1991: Oldest man to compete in a grand slam semifinal

In 2016, 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, Roger Federer served as a ball boy at his hometown Basel event, the Swiss Indoors, gaining early exposure to professional tennis.

1992: Swiss team Davis Cup final

In 1992, before the events of 2014, was the last time the Swiss team had advanced to the Davis Cup final.

1993: Most match victories since Pete Sampras in 1993

In 1993, Pete Sampras won the most match victories before Federer's win in 2004.

1993: Swiss National Junior Championships Win

In 1993, Roger Federer won the under-12 Swiss national junior championships in Lucerne, marking an early achievement in his tennis career.

1995: Training at Swiss National Tennis Center

Between 1995 and 1997, Roger Federer trained at the Swiss National Tennis Center in Ecublens, marking a significant step in his tennis development.

1995: Most singles titles since Thomas Muster in 1995 and John McEnroe in 1984

In 1995, Thomas Muster had the most singles titles until Roger Federer in 2006.

1995: U14 Swiss National Junior Championship

In 1995, at the age of 13, Federer won the U14 Swiss national junior championship and subsequently trained at the National Tennis Centre.

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.

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, obtaining his certificate.

July 1998: ATP Debut at Swiss Open Gstaad

In July 1998, nearly 17-year-old Roger Federer made his ATP debut at the Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland, where he lost in the first round.

December 1998: No. 1 Junior World Ranking

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

1998: Wimbledon Junior Champion

In 1998, Roger Federer became the Wimbledon junior champion, foreshadowing his future success at the prestigious tournament.

1998: Junior Grand Slam Performance

In 1998, Roger Federer reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open junior tournament, the first round of the French Open junior tournament, won Wimbledon junior tournament, and lost in the first round of the US Open junior tournament.

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 the Top 100

On September 20, 1999, Roger Federer entered the world’s Top 100 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.

1999: Drafted into the Swiss Armed Forces

In 1999, Roger Federer was drafted into the Swiss Armed Forces when he turned 18, as compulsory military service was mandatory for all able-bodied male Swiss citizens. However, he was soon discharged due to a chronic back problem.

1999: Discharge from military service

In 1999, at the age of 18, Roger Federer was discharged from compulsory military service due to a chronic back problem.

1999: Lowest-ranked player to beat Federer

In 2017, Tommy Haas, ranked No. 302, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Federer 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: Start of Grand Slam main draw streak

Before Federer's withdrawal from the French Open in 2016, he had a record run of 65 consecutive participations in the main draw of Grand Slam tournaments, stretching back to the 2000 Australian Open.

2000: Runner-up at the Swiss Indoors

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

2000: Meeting Miroslava Vavrinec

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

2000: Possibility of Federer failing to win a title

The withdrawal from the 2016 season implied that 2016 would be Federer's first season since 2000 in which he failed to win a title.

January 2001: Hopman Cup Victory

In January 2001, Roger Federer, along with Martina Hingis, won the Hopman Cup representing Switzerland, defeating the American pair of Monica Seles and Jan-Michael Gambill in the finals.

2001: Defeated 2001 champion Lleyton Hewitt at the US Open

At the US Open, Roger Federer defeated Lleyton Hewitt, the 2001 champion, to claim his first title at the tournament.

2001: Runner-up at the Swiss Indoors

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

2001: First Singles Title and Wimbledon Breakthrough

In 2001, Roger Federer won his first singles title at the Milan Indoor tournament and defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, marking significant milestones in his career.

2001: Hopman Cup title with Martina Hingis

In 2001, before winning the Hopman Cup title with Belinda Bencic in 2018, Federer won the title with Martina Hingis.

October 2002: Start of Top 8 Ranking Streak

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

2002: Retirement of Mirka Federer

In 2002, Miroslava Federer (Mirka), Roger Federer's future wife, retired from professional tennis due to a foot injury.

2002: First Masters Title and Loss of Peter Carter

In 2002, Roger Federer won his first Masters title in Hamburg and then suffered the loss of his coach Peter Carter, marking a year of both triumph and tragedy.

2002: The first time since 2002 that Federer had not won any of the four Grand Slam titles.

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

July 2003: Dropped out of the top 4 for the first time since July 2003

In July 2003, was the last time before July 2013 that Federer dropped out of the top 4.

2003: ATP Fans' Favorite Award

In 2003, Federer was awarded the ATP Fans' Favorite award for the first time.

2003: Exemption from Military Service

In 2003, Roger Federer was ruled "unsuitable" and was exempted from his military service obligation. He 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, defeating Mark Philippoussis in the final, joining a select group of players to win both junior and senior Wimbledon titles.

2003: US Open win against Roddick

In 2006, at the US Open, Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick, the 2003 champion.

February 2004: Federer Ranked No. 1

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

2004: Federer lost in the quarterfinals and relinquishing his No. 1 ranking

At the French Open, Roger Federer won his 700th tour match and 150th tour match on clay. However, he failed to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time since the 2004 French Open, losing to Söderling in the quarterfinals and relinquishing his No. 1 ranking.

2004: Start of Federer-Nadal Rivalry

From 2004, Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal winning 24 matches and Federer winning 16.

2004: ATP Player of the Year and ITF World Champion

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

2004: Rally for Relief exhibition

In 2004, Roger Federer arranged an exhibition called Rally for Relief, whose proceeds went to the victims of the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

2004: Missed Swiss Indoors due to injuries

In 2004, Roger Federer missed the Swiss Indoors tournament due to injuries.

2004: Tied his mark with 11 singles titles during the 2004 season

In 2004, Roger Federer won 11 singles titles, which tied his mark during the 2004 season. Federer's 81 match victories were the most since Pete Sampras in 1993, and his record of 81–4 (95.2%) remains the third-best winning percentage in the Open Era behind John McEnroe's 1984 and Jimmy Connors's 1974.

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

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

2004: Dominance in Men's Tennis

In 2004, Roger Federer won three of the four majors and the Tour Finals, establishing himself as the dominant player in men's tennis.

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

In 2004, after Federer won his first Australian Open, Andy Roddick lost his No. 1 ranking to Federer.

2004: Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years

Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).

2004: First Australian Open Win

When Federer first won the Australian Open in 2004, he earned $985,000.

July 2005: Nadal Ascends to World No. 2

In July 2005, Rafael Nadal ascended to the No. 2 ranking in the ATP Tour, holding it for 160 consecutive weeks.

2005: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

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

2005: Laver describes Federer as an unbelievable talent

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

2005: Charity work

In 2005, Roger Federer arranged an exhibition with several top players from the ATP and WTA tour called Rally for Relief, whose proceeds went to the victims of the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Also in 2005, he auctioned his racquet from his US Open championship to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.

2005: Missed Swiss Indoors due to injuries

In 2005, Roger Federer missed the Swiss Indoors tournament due to injuries.

2005: Won Wimbledon and US Open

In 2005, Roger Federer won Wimbledon for the third time, defeating Andy Roddick. At the US Open, Federer defeated Andre Agassi in what was the latter's last major final.

2005: Won Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005

In 2005, Roger Federer won the Rotterdam Open before winning it in 2012.

2005: Grand Slam tournaments dominance

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. He subsequently appeared in UNICEF public service announcements to raise public awareness of AIDS.

August 2006: Defeated by Cañas

In August 2006, prior to the loss in March 2007, was the last time he was defeated.

December 2006: Visit to Tamil Nadu

In December 2006, Roger Federer visited Tamil Nadu, one of the areas in India that was greatly affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to provide support and raise awareness.

2006: Federer and Nadal in French Open and Wimbledon Finals

From 2006, Federer and Nadal played each other in every French Open final and every Wimbledon final until 2008.

2006: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award

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

2006: Continued Success

In 2006, Roger Federer continued his dominance by winning three of the four majors and the Tour Finals.

2006: Won ATP 500 series event in Tokyo, finished year as world No. 1

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

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

In 2006, Roger Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles, with his only loss coming against Nadal in the French Open, marking their first meeting in a Grand Slam final. He became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to reach all four finals in a calendar year.

2006: Meeting Pope Benedict XVI

In 2006, Roger Federer, raised as a Roman Catholic, met Pope Benedict XVI while playing the Italian Open tournament in Rome, describing it as "the perfect day".

2006: Previous best start to a season

In March 2018, Federer had a career-best start to a season at 17–0, beating his previous best start at 16–0 in 2006.

2006: Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years

Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).

2006: Best season of Federer's career

The 2006 season was statistically the best season of Roger Federer's career.

2006: Highest win percentage

The year 2006 was the year when Federer had the highest win percentage before the events of 2017.

December 2007: Possible onset of mononucleosis

In December 2007, Roger Federer may have started suffering from mononucleosis, though he was only diagnosed in March 2008.

2007: Federer Defeats Djokovic at US Open Final

In 2007, Federer and Djokovic first played each other in a Grand Slam final at the US Open where Federer emerged victorious in straight sets.

2007: Continued Dominance

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

2007: Won three Grand Slam singles finals

In 2007, Roger Federer reached all four Grand Slam singles finals, winning three of them. At the Australian Open, he became the first man since Björn Borg in 1980 to win a major without dropping a set.

2007: Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years

Roger Federer finished the 2007 season as the year-end No. 1 for the fourth year in a row. After his phenomenal triple Grand Slam season yet again, Federer became the only player in history to win three majors in a year for three years (2004, 2006, 2007).

2007: Federer and Nadal at the Wimbledon Final

The 2007 Wimbledon Final between Federer and Nadal went to 5 sets.

2007: Most titles

The year 2007 was the year when Federer had the most titles before the events of 2017.

March 2008: Mononucleosis Diagnosis

In March 2008, Roger Federer revealed that he had recently been diagnosed with mononucleosis, and that he may have suffered from it as early as December 2007.

August 2008: Nadal Surpasses Federer

In August 2008, Nadal surpassed Federer and became No. 1.

2008: Federer and Nadal in French Open and Wimbledon Finals

From 2006 to 2008, Federer and Nadal played each other in every French Open final and every Wimbledon final. The 2008 Wimbledon final has been lauded as the greatest match ever.

2008: Federer Defeats Murray at US Open Final

In 2008, Federer defeated Murray at the US Open final in straight sets.

2008: Olympics Men's Doubles Gold Medal

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

2008: Murray Wins against Federer in Shanghai at ATP Finals

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

2008: Olympic Doubles Gold Victory

In 2008, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka secured the Olympic doubles gold victory at the Beijing Olympics, showcasing their prowess as a formidable team.

2008: Partnership with Mercedes-Benz

In 2008, Roger Federer partnered with the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz for endorsements.

2008: Success hampered by mononucleosis and losses to Nadal

In 2008, Roger Federer's success was severely hampered by mononucleosis. He lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open and twice in Masters finals on clay to Nadal. However, he did capture three titles at Estoril, Halle, and Basel.

2008: Won gold medal in doubles and US Open

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

2008: Last time Federer played Nadal at Wimbledon

In 2019, Federer defeated Nadal at Wimbledon, marking the first time they played each other at Wimbledon since the 2008 Wimbledon final.

2008: Last time defending a major title

The 2018 Australian Open marked the first time since the 2008 US Open that Federer successfully defended a major title.

April 2009: Marriage to Mirka Vavrinec

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

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

On August 17, 2009, Rafael Nadal fell to No. 3 in the ATP rankings, ending his and Federer's reign as the top two players.

2009: Last title on red clay at the French Open

Before winning the Istanbul Open in May 2015, Federer's last title on red clay had been at the French Open in 2009.

2009: Considered the greatest player ever

Between 2009 and 2018, many players and analysts considered him to be the greatest player ever.

2009: Federer and Nadal at the Australian Open Final

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

2009: Federer Wins against Murray in London at ATP Finals

In 2009, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.

2009: Between-the-legs shot at US Open

In 2009, Federer used a between-the-legs shot in the semifinals of the US Open against Novak Djokovic, bringing him triple match point.

2009: ATP Player of the Year and ITF World Champion

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

2009: Career Grand Slam at French Open

In 2009, Roger Federer completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open, surpassing Pete Sampras' record of 14 major men's singles titles at Wimbledon.

2009: US Open Final

Prior to the events of 2015, Federer reached his first US Open final since 2009.

2009: Brand ambassador for Lindt

Since 2009, Roger Federer has been the brand ambassador for Lindt, aligning with the brand's Swissness, premiumness, and quality values.

2010: Murray Leads Head-to-Head Rivalry

By 2010, Murray led the head-to-head rivalry against Federer with a score of 8-5.

2010: Rivalry with Nadal

By 2010, Rafael Nadal had emerged as Roger Federer's main rival, marking a shift in the landscape of men's tennis.

2010: Federer Wins against Murray in London at ATP Finals

In 2010, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.

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.

2010: 'Hit for Haiti' charity event

In 2010, Roger Federer organized 'Hit for Haiti' during the 2010 Australian Open and participated in a charity exhibition during the 2010 Indian Wells Masters, raising $1 million for Haiti earthquake victims.

2010: "Match for Africa"

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: Global partnership deal with Mercedes-Benz

In 2010, the endorsement partnership between Roger Federer and Mercedes-Benz was extended into a global partnership deal.

January 2011: Rally for Relief participation

In January 2011, Roger Federer participated in Rally for Relief, an exhibition aimed at raising money for the victims of the Queensland floods.

November 2011: Ranked Federer's 2006 season as the second-best season of all time

In November 2011, Stephen Tignor ranked Roger Federer's 2006 season as statistically the second-best season of all time during the Open Era.

2011: Federer Begins Dominating Rivalry

From 2011 onwards, Federer began dominating the rivalry with Andy Murray, leading 9-3.

2011: Federer and Nadal at the French Open Final

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

2011: Federer Ends Djokovic's Perfect Start to the Season

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

2011: Tour Sportsmanship Award

In 2011, Federer received the tour Sportsmanship Award.

2011: Lost in the US Open semifinals to Novak Djokovic

In 2011, Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the US Open to Novak Djokovic in five sets after winning the first two sets. The loss meant that it was the first time since 2002 that Federer had not won any of the four Grand Slam titles.

2011: Losses to Djokovic and Nadal, lean year

The year 2011 was a lean year for Roger Federer. He was defeated by Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals and lost to Nadal in the French Open final. He also lost to Tsonga at Wimbledon. It marked the first time in his career that he had lost a Grand Slam match after winning the first two sets.

2012: Last time seeded first at a Grand Slam

At Wimbledon in 2018, Federer was seeded first at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2012 US Open.

2012: Federer Beats Djokovic at Wimbledon Semifinals

In 2012, Federer beat defending champion and No. 1 Djokovic in four sets at the semifinals of Wimbledon.

2012: Federer Defeats Murray at Wimbledon Championships

In 2012, Federer defeated Murray at the Wimbledon Championships in four sets.

2012: Federer downplays GOAT claims

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

2012: Olympics Men's Singles Silver Medal

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

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

In 2012, Roger Federer began the season by reaching the semifinal of the Australian Open, which he lost to Nadal. He then won the Rotterdam Open for the first time since 2005, defeating del Potro in the final. In the Dubai Championships, he defeated Murray in the final. Federer then won the Indian Wells Masters after defeating Nadal in the semifinals, and John Isner in the final.

2012: Silver Medal at London Olympics

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

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

In 2012, Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon championship, tying Sampras' Open Era record. He returned to the top spot in the world rankings and broke Sampras' record of 286 weeks atop the list. At the Summer Olympics, Federer won a silver medal for his country.

2012: First major since 2012

In 2016, Coming back from a break down in the fifth set, Federer defeated Rafael Nadal to win his first major since 2012.

2012: Murray Defeats Federer at Summer Olympics

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

2012: Grand Slam win

Prior to 2017, Federer last won a Grand Slam in 2012.

May 2013: Federer outside No. 2 ranking

In May 2013, prior to the events of 2014, Federer had not been ranked at No. 2 in the world, until his victory at the Shanghai Masters in 2014.

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.

2013: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award

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

2013: Won Gerry Weber Open, worst Grand Slam tournament defeat since 2003

In 2013, Roger Federer's first and only title of the year came at the Gerry Weber Open. However, he suffered his worst Grand Slam tournament defeat since 2003 at Wimbledon.

2014: Edberg joins Federer's coaching team

After Stefan Edberg joined his coaching team at the start of the 2014 season, Federer played a more offensive game, attacking the net more often and improving his volleys.

2014: Federer Wins against Murray in London at ATP Finals

In 2014, Federer defeated Murray in London at the ATP Finals.

2014: Federer Ends Djokovic's Winning Streak in China

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

2014: Sedgman ranks Federer number two

In 2014, Frank Sedgman ranked 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 Title with Switzerland

In 2014, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka led the Switzerland Davis Cup team to their first title, marking a significant achievement for Swiss tennis.

2014: Birth of twin boys

In 2014, Roger Federer and his wife Mirka welcomed another pair of twins, fraternal twin boys, into their family.

2014: Collaboration with Sunrise

In 2014, Roger Federer partnered with Sunrise, Switzerland's largest telecommunications company, leading to collaborations emphasizing Swiss values.

2014: Stefan Edberg signed on to coaching team

In 2014, Stefan Edberg originally signed on to the coaching team.

2014: Shanghai Masters win and return to No. 2 ranking

In 2014, at the Shanghai Masters, Federer won his second Shanghai final, defeating Gilles Simon. This victory marked Federer's return to the No. 2 ranking for the first time since May 2013. He also won the Swiss Indoors for a record sixth title, defeating David Goffin in the final. He withdrew from the 2014 ATP Finals final due to a back injury.

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.

2014: Davis Cup quest and advancement to the final

In 2014, the emergence of Stanislas Wawrinka as a Grand Slam singles champion renewed hope for Federer in his Davis Cup quest. Their commitment to playing each tie in the Davis Cup paid off with wins over Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Italy, allowing the Swiss team to advance to the final for the first time since 1992.

2015: Federer's first win over Djokovic since 2015

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

2015: Djokovic Defeats Federer at US Open Final

In 2015, Djokovic defeated Federer in four sets at the final of the US Open.

2015: Brisbane International win and 1,000 career wins

In 2015, Federer started his season by winning the Brisbane International, defeating Milos Raonic in the final. This victory made him only the third man in the Open Era to have 1,000 or more wins, joining Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl, and the first man in the Open Era to win at least one title in each of 15 consecutive years. He also defended his title at the Dubai Championships with a victory over Djokovic.

2015: Addition of Ivan Ljubičić to coaching team

In December 2015, Federer announced that Ivan Ljubičić would replace Stefan Edberg as part of his coaching team.

2015: Introduction of the SABR

In the lead-up to the 2015 US Open, Federer successfully added a new unique shot to his arsenal called SABR (Sneak Attack by Roger).

October 2016: End of Top 8 Ranking Streak

Federer's streak of being ranked among the top eight players in the world ended on October 31, 2016, due to injuries.

2016: Return to clay court season

After the 2019 Australian Open, Federer announced he would play the clay court season for the first time since 2016.

2016: Ranking slip to No. 17

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

2016: Hiatus for Knee Surgery Recovery

In 2016, Roger Federer took a half-year hiatus to recover from knee surgery, a period of challenge and recovery in his career.

2016: First Knee Surgery

In 2016, Roger Federer underwent the first of three knee procedures, this one on his left knee. A key portion of tissue was removed during surgery.

2016: Announcement of season-ending knee injury recovery

On 26 July 2016, Federer announced that he would miss the Summer Olympics and the remainder of the 2016 season to recover fully from a knee injury.

September 2017: Federer and Nadal Reclaim Top Two Rankings

From September 11, 2017, Federer and Nadal held the top two rankings on the ATP Tour again.

2017: Return to Grand Slam wins 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.

2017: Laureus World Comeback of the Year

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

2017: Federer and Nadal at the Australian Open Final

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

2017: Victories at Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2017, Roger Federer made a comeback, winning the Australian Open against Nadal and a record eighth singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.

2017: Shanghai Masters title and career milestones

In 2017, at the Shanghai Masters, Federer captured his third Masters title of the season, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, marking his fifth straight victory over Nadal and his 94th career title. He also surpassed Ivan Lendl in the number of career titles after defeating Juan Martín del Potro in the final of the Swiss Indoors.

October 2018: Djokovic Becomes New No. 2

On October 15, 2018, Novak Djokovic became the new No. 2 in the ATP rankings, ending Federer and Nadal's run in the top two.

2018: Considered the greatest player ever

Between 2009 and 2018, many players and analysts considered him to be the greatest player ever.

2018: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

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

2018: Tennis.com listed Federer as the greatest

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

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

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

2018: "Match for Africa" in San Jose

In 2018, during the "Match for Africa" in San Jose, California, Roger Federer partnered with Bill Gates in a doubles match against Jack Sock and Savannah Guthrie, securing a win.

2018: Australian Open Win Prize Increase

When Federer won the Australian Open in 2018, the prize 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, with a total of 30 records, including 18 performance-based records.

2019: Djokovic surpassing the Australian Open record

At the 2018 Australian Open, Federer's sixth title equaled the record held by Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic, which was surpassed by Djokovic in 2019.

2019: Djokovic Defeats Federer at Wimbledon Final

In 2019, Djokovic defeated Federer at the Wimbledon Final after saving two match points.

2019: Last Encounter with Nadal at Wimbledon

The last encounter between Federer and Nadal was at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where Federer won to reach the final.

May 2020: Tennis Channel Ranked Federer as the greatest

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

2020: Highest-Paid Athlete in Endorsement Income

In 2020, Roger Federer ranked first among all athletes with $100 million in endorsement income, demonstrating his global appeal and brand value.

2020: Australian Open Semifinals and Knee Surgery

In 2020, Roger Federer reached the Australian Open semifinals after saving seven match points in the quarterfinal. He lost to Djokovic in the semi-final, having sustained a groin injury. In February 2020, he underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury, causing him to withdraw from several tournaments.

2020: Second Knee Surgery

In 2020, Roger Federer underwent a second knee procedure on his left knee.

January 2021: Withdrawal from Australian Open

In January 2021, Federer withdrew from the Australian Open due to continued recovery from knee surgery and strict COVID-19 quarantine measures in Australia.

May 2021: Serena Williams described Federer as a genius

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

July 2021: Federer Named Greatest Male Tennis Player of all Time

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

2021: Setback from Knee Injury

On June 10, 2020, due to a setback from his initial rehabilitation from the knee injury, Federer announced that he had to have an additional arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, vowing to return in 2021.

2021: Inactivity After Wimbledon

Roger Federer did not play in a singles tournament after Wimbledon 2021

2021: Sampras mentions Djokovic as the greatest

When he finally won the French Open in 2009, former world No. 1s Björn Borg and Pete Sampras both hailed him as "the greatest player that played the game", though in 2021 Sampras said the greatest was now Djokovic.

May 2022: Visit to Swiss national team and Puma jersey unveiling

In May 2022, Roger Federer visited the Swiss national team, who were preparing for their UEFA Nations League campaign against the Czech Republic, and he unveiled Puma’s new jersey for the team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

June 2022: Dropped out of Top 50

After not playing in a singles tournament after Wimbledon 2021, Federer dropped out of the top 50 on June 13, 2022.

July 2022: Unranked for the First Time Since Debut

On July 11, 2022, Federer became unranked for the first time since his professional debut.

September 2022: Retirement from Professional Tennis

In September 2022, Roger Federer officially retired from professional tennis following the Laver Cup, marking the end of an era.

September 2022: Retirement Announcement and Final Match

On September 15, 2022, Federer announced his impending retirement from professional tennis on the ATP Tour, with the Laver Cup as his final ATP event. His final match resulted in a three-set loss in doubles partnering Rafael Nadal.

2022: Third Knee Surgery

In 2022, Roger Federer underwent a third knee procedure, this time on his right knee.

2022: Another Knee Surgery and US Open Withdrawal

On August 15, 2021, Federer announced that he underwent another knee surgery after a further injury during the grass-court season. He withdrew from the US Open, but he hoped to make a return to the tour in 2022.