Federer’s letter to Nadal encapsulates beauty of tennis
Tributes flooded in this week as Rafael Nadal played his last professional tennis match – none more prominent than an emotional message to the Spaniard from Roger Federer.
22 November 2024
Roger Federer
Age
43 years
Born
Basel, Switzerland
Height
185cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight
85kg (187 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/12/2022
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 82%Turned Pro1998Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$130,594,339 USDCoachIvan Ljubicic, Severin LuthiSingles Titles103Singles Win-Loss1251-275-
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Federer: “I want to give myself a glimmer of hope to return”
Roger Federer, who recently turned 40, will undergo a third knee surgery in the past 18 months in an effort to extend a glittering playing career that has reaped 20 major singles titles.
16 August 2021
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Top 10 tennis moments at the Olympic Games
Tennis at the Olympic Games has delivered us some of the most incredible scenes in the sport’s history. And here are the 10 that have stayed with us most.
19 July 2021
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Djokovic: “I'm probably the most complete I've been as a player”
Novak Djokovic's mental strength came to the fore in his Wimbledon triumph over Matteo Berrettini, and will stand him in good stead as he chases an incredible calendar-year Grand Slam at the US Open.
12 July 2021
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Wimbledon: Defeated Federer hopes to be back
Roger Federer’s straight-sets loss Hubert Hurkacz in Wednesday’s Wimbledon quarterfinals created more questions than answers as to where Federer saw himself in his comeback from knee surgery.
8 July 2021
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Wimbledon: Hurkacz stuns Federer to reach semis
Hubert Hurkacz played brilliantly on Wednesday to dismiss Roger Federer in straight sets and join Novak Djokovic, Matteo Berrettini and Denis Shapovlov in the Wimbledon semifinals.
8 July 2021
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Wimbledon champions Federer, Djokovic, Kerber into quarterfinals
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber, the last Wimbledon champions remaining in the 2021 field, advanced to the quarterfinals following Centre Court victories on Monday.
6 July 2021
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Wimbledon: Five matches to watch on 'Manic Monday'
With all 16 men’s and women’s fourth-round matches on Monday’s order of play at Wimbledon, we preview five clashes you can't afford to miss as the second week of the tournament begins.
5 July 2021
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Wimbledon: What we learned in week one
With six glorious days of play before Middle Sunday setting the stage for Manic Monday, we reflect on what has unfolded to get us to this point at Wimbledon.
5 July 2021
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Wimbledon: “I just felt very much at peace out there,” says Federer
Roger Federer has reached the second week at Wimbledon for the 17th time in the past 18 years and is enjoying an improved attitude as he progresses at the All England Club.
4 July 2021
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Wimbledon Day 6: Barty sets Krejcikova clash, Federer through
World No.1 Ash Barty and reigning Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova have set a fourth-round clash at Wimbledon while Roger Federer and Daniil Medvedev also progressed on Saturday,
4 July 2021
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Wimbledon Day 4: Federer, Barty, Medvedev move through
Roger Federer, Ash Barty and Daniil Medvedev were straight-sets winners at Wimbledon on Thursday as the third-round line-up was completed.
2 July 2021
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Wimbledon Day 2: Injury derails Serena as Federer escapes
In a dramatic day at Wimbledon’s Centre Court, Serena Williams was tragically forced to retire injured while Roger Federer suffered a scare before injury got the better of his opponent.
30 June 2021
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Best Wimbledon quotes: “I've had a big X on my back since '99"
Ahead of the 2021 Wimbledon championships, some of the game's biggest stars shared their thoughts and feelings during pre-tournament press conferences.
28 June 2021
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Expert picks: Who will win at Wimbledon?
On the eve of Wimbledon, we chatted to our panel of experts for their thoughts on the upcoming action at the All England Club.
28 June 2021