Sportsman

Roger Federer

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FactDetails
Full NameRoger Federer
Date of Birth8 August 1981 (age 42)
Place of BirthBasel, Switzerland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Turned Pro1998
Retired2022
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize MoneyUS$130,594,339 (3rd all-time leader in earnings)
Official Websiterogerfederer.com
Singles Career Record1251–275 (82.0%)
Singles Career Titles103 (2nd in the Open Era)
Highest Singles RankingNo. 1 (2 February 2004)
Net Worth$550 million
Grand Slam Singles TitlesAustralian Open: 6 (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018)
French Open: 1 (2009)
Wimbledon: 8 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017)
US Open: 5 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Other Singles TournamentsTour Finals: 6 (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011)
Olympic Games: 1 (2012)
Doubles Career Record131–93 (58.5%)
Doubles Career Titles8
Highest Doubles RankingNo. 24 (9 June 2003)
Olympic Medal RecordGold medal – 2008 Beijing (Doubles)
Silver medal – 2012 London (Singles)
Team CompetitionsDavis Cup: W (2014)
Hopman Cup: W (2001, 2018, 2019)
RetirementRetired in September 2022 following the Laver Cup
Awards and RecognitionWon Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times
Won Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award 5 times
Instrumental in the creation of the Laver Cup team competition
PhilanthropyEstablished the Roger Federer Foundation, targeting impoverished children in southern Africa
Raised funds through the Match for Africa exhibition series
Endorsement IncomeRanked first among all athletes with $100 million in endorsement income in 2020

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