Roger Federer

Date of Birth: August 8, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Roger Federer is a renowned Swiss professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born on August 8, 1981, in Basel, Switzerland, Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens, five US Opens, and one French Open. Known for his grace, versatility, and powerful shot-making, Federer has been a dominant force in tennis since turning professional in 1998. Over his career, he has also held the world No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings for a record total of 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks—another record. In addition to his Grand Slam victories, Federer has also claimed six ATP Finals titles and 28 ATP Tour Masters 1000 titles. Off the court, he is known for his sportsmanship and philanthropic efforts through the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports educational projects in southern Africa and Switzerland.

5 Interesting Facts about Roger Federer

1. Roger Federer is the first male player to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

2. Federer has participated in a record 31 men’s Grand Slam finals.

3. He is fluent in several languages, including German, French, and English.

4. Federer was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year five times.

5. He has a twin brother and sister, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, and Leo and Lenny.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roger Federer

1. “When you do something best in life, you don’t really want to give that up – and for me, it’s tennis.”

2. “I always believe if you’re stuck in a hole and maybe things aren’t going well you will come out stronger. Everything in life is this way.”

3. “I have learnt to be even more patient.”

4. “You have to believe in the long-term plan you have but you need the short-term goals to motivate and inspire you.”

5. “My favorite shot will always be the backhand slice.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Roger Federer’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $450 million.

Children

Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka Federer, have two sets of twins: daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, born in 2009, and sons Leo and Lenny, born in 2014.