43 years old (Born on August 08, 1981)
Swiss tennis professional.
During his youth, his idols were Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year to be $29 million. Has won 10 Grand Slam titles in the men's singles competition, making him the first man to win at least three separate Grand Slam tournaments three times: Australian Open (2004, 2006, 2007), Wimbledon (2003-2006), US Open (2004- 2006). Was chosen Swiss Sportsman of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2006; European Sportsman of the Year from 2004 to 2006; Laureus World Sportsman of The Year in 2005 and 2006 and "L`Equipe" Magazine`s Champion of Champions in 2006 and 2007. His favorite vacation locations are the Swiss mountains, Dubai and Maledives.Roger Federer's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Roger Federer
Speaks English, Swiss German, German and French.
Plays the piano.
Beaten by Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 at the 2008 French Open, the worst defeat by a Slam winner in a Slam final since John McEnroe defeated Jimmy Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 at the 1984 Wimbledon.
Girlfriend is Mirka Vavrinec, former WTA player. She also is his publicist, and their plan is to make Roger more well-known in America.
Born to Swiss-German Robert Federer and his South African wife Lynette, he has one older sister, Diana.
Supporter of FC Basel and A.S. Roma.
In July 2003, he launched his own fragrance called "RF-RogerFederer."
First Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title
After surpassing Jimmy Connors, he holds the all-time record for most consecutive weeks as top-ranked male player (February 2007).
Shares the record of straight 5 Wimbledon titles,(2003-2007) with Bju00f6rn Borg(1976-1980).
Has been coached by Australian Tony Roche since 2005.
Has won 10 Grand Slam titles in the men`s singles competition, making him the first man to win at least three separate Grand Slam tournaments three times: Australian Open (2004, 2006, 2007), Wimbledon (2003-2007), US Open (2004- 2007).
Two days after winning his first Wimbledon, he was presented with a 1,760 lb. milking cow he named "Juliette" as a gift from tournament organizers in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Plays squash and table tennis.
irlfriend is Mirka Vavrinec, former WTA player. She also is his publicist, and their plan is to make Roger more well-known in America.