2026 has been a year of celebration for Roger Federer. In August he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, and in September the Laver Cup returned to The O2 in London, where he played his final match in 2022.
Elegant, graceful and astonishingly consistent, Federer won 20 Grand Slam titles and became one of the best-loved athletes on the planet. Browse the tennis collection as you read.
Roger Federer Fact File
| Full name | Roger Federer |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 August 1981 (age 45) |
| Place of birth | Basel, Switzerland |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Event | Tennis (singles) |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Current status | Retired (September 2022); Hall of Fame inductee 2026 |
Career History
| Years | Grand Slam titles | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | 0 | Wimbledon boys' title 1998; beat Pete Sampras at Wimbledon 2001 |
| 2003–2007 | 12 | First Wimbledon 2003; world No. 1 from February 2004 |
| 2008–2012 | 5 | French Open 2009; Olympic doubles gold 2008 |
| 2013–2016 | 0 | Davis Cup with Switzerland 2014 |
| 2017–2018 | 3 | Oldest ATP No. 1, aged 36, in 2018 |
| Career | 20 | 103 ATP titles; 1,251–275 win-loss |
Grand Slam figures are men's singles titles won in each period. ATP titles and win-loss record are career singles totals.
Early Years: A Talent From Basel
Federer grew up in Basel and showed huge promise as a junior, winning the Wimbledon boys' singles title in 1998, the year he turned professional. In 2001 he announced himself at senior level by beating Pete Sampras in five sets in the fourth round at Wimbledon, ending the American's 31-match winning run at the All England Club.
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The Breakthrough: King of Wimbledon
In 2003 Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, and it opened the floodgates. He won five Wimbledons in a row from 2003 to 2007 and five straight US Opens from 2004 to 2008. He became world number one in February 2004 and held top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
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The Peak: Completing the Set
In 2009 Federer won the French Open, completing a career Grand Slam, then added a sixth Wimbledon a month later. He won Olympic doubles gold with Stan Wawrinka in 2008 and singles silver in London in 2012, the same summer he won his seventh Wimbledon. In 2014 he helped Switzerland win the Davis Cup.
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Later Career: The Late Renaissance
Many thought his Grand Slam days were over, but in 2017 Federer won the Australian Open and an eighth Wimbledon. He won a sixth Australian Open in 2018, taking his total to 20, and that February became the oldest ATP world number one at 36. He played his last match at the 2022 Laver Cup in London.
Honours
Grand Slam singles titles (20)
- Wimbledon: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
- Australian Open: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018
- US Open: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- French Open: 2009
Other titles
- ATP Finals: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011
- Olympic gold, doubles: 2008
- Davis Cup: 2014
Records and recognition
- 310 weeks as world No. 1, including a record 237 in a row
- International Tennis Hall of Fame: 2026
Away From the Court
The Roger Federer Foundation supports education for children in southern Africa. Off court he is a Uniqlo global ambassador and an investor in Swiss running brand On.
FAQs
How old is Roger Federer?
Roger Federer is 45. He was born on 8 August 1981.
Where was Roger Federer born?
He was born in Basel, Switzerland.
How tall is Roger Federer?
Federer is 6 ft 1 in, or about 1.85 metres.
How many Grand Slams did Roger Federer win?
He won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a men's record eight at Wimbledon.
How many weeks was Roger Federer world number one?
Federer spent 310 weeks at number one, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.
When did Roger Federer retire?
He played his final match at the Laver Cup in London in September 2022.
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