Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player
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June 20 2024 | Documentary film 'Federer: Twelve Final Days' was released on Amazon Prime Video, documenting the last 12 days of his career. |
June 20 2024 | Documentary film 'Federer: Twelve Final Days' was released on Amazon Prime Video, documenting the last 12 days of his career. |
June 9 2024 | Received a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Dartmouth after delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2024. |
June 9 2024 | Received a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Dartmouth after delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2024. |
2022 | Underwent third knee procedure, this time on his right knee, further addressing his long-standing joint health challenges. |
2022 | Underwent third knee procedure, this time on his right knee, further addressing his long-standing joint health challenges. |
October 31 2022 | A book entitled 'The Roger Federer Effect' was published, compiling over 40 exclusive interviews about his impact. |
October 31 2022 | A book entitled 'The Roger Federer Effect' was published, compiling over 40 exclusive interviews about his impact. |
September 2022 | Played his final match in doubles at the Laver Cup, partnering with Rafael Nadal against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, losing in three sets. |
September 2022 | Played his final match in doubles at the Laver Cup, partnering with Rafael Nadal against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, losing in three sets. |
September 15 2022 | Announced his retirement from professional tennis, stating the Laver Cup would be his final ATP event. |
September 15 2022 | Announced his retirement from professional tennis, stating the Laver Cup would be his final ATP event. |
July 11 2022 | Became unranked for the first time since his professional debut. |
July 11 2022 | Became unranked for the first time since his professional debut. |
June 13 2022 | Dropped out of the top 50 tennis rankings. |
June 13 2022 | Dropped out of the top 50 tennis rankings. |
May 2022 | Roger Federer made a surprise visit to the Swiss national football team in Bad Ragaz, meeting every team member and head coach Murat Yakin, and helped unveil Puma's new jersey for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. |
May 2022 | Roger Federer made a surprise visit to the Swiss national football team in Bad Ragaz, meeting every team member and head coach Murat Yakin, and helped unveil Puma's new jersey for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. |
2021 | Withdrew from the French Open before his fourth-round match due to knee problems, giving a walkover to Matteo Berrettini. |
2021 | Withdrew from the French Open before his fourth-round match due to knee problems, giving a walkover to Matteo Berrettini. |
August 15 2021 | Announced another knee surgery after an injury during the grass-court season, subsequently withdrawing from the US Open. |
August 15 2021 | Announced another knee surgery after an injury during the grass-court season, subsequently withdrawing from the US Open. |
June 2021 | At Wimbledon, became the oldest Wimbledon quarterfinalist in the Open Era, breaking Ken Rosewall's record, but was then upset by 14th seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. |
June 2021 | At Wimbledon, became the oldest Wimbledon quarterfinalist in the Open Era, breaking Ken Rosewall's record, but was then upset by 14th seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. |
March 10 2021 | Returned to ATP Tour at the Qatar Open, winning his first ATP match in 14 months against Dan Evans before losing to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarterfinals. |
March 10 2021 | Returned to ATP Tour at the Qatar Open, winning his first ATP match in 14 months against Dan Evans before losing to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarterfinals. |
January 2021 | Withdrew from the Australian Open due to ongoing knee surgery recovery and COVID-19 quarantine measures. |
January 2021 | Withdrew from the Australian Open due to ongoing knee surgery recovery and COVID-19 quarantine measures. |
July 2020 | On released a limited edition lifestyle shoe named 'The Roger' in collaboration with Federer. |
July 2020 | On released a limited edition lifestyle shoe named 'The Roger' in collaboration with Federer. |
July 20 2020 | Featured by Swiss National Museum in their 100-part chronicle of Swiss history and culture. |
July 20 2020 | Featured by Swiss National Museum in their 100-part chronicle of Swiss history and culture. |
June 10 2020 | Announced an additional arthroscopic knee procedure, marking the first year since winning his first title that he did not win a tournament. |
June 10 2020 | Federer announced an additional arthroscopic knee surgery, marking the second year in his career he finished without a title since winning his first. |
June 10 2020 | Announced an additional arthroscopic knee procedure, marking the first year since winning his first title that he did not win a tournament. |
June 10 2020 | Federer announced an additional arthroscopic knee surgery, marking the second year in his career he finished without a title since winning his first. |
May 2020 | Swissmint issued a 50-franc gold coin featuring Federer's design. |
May 2020 | Became the first tennis player to top Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, with $106.3 million in total earnings. |
May 2020 | Swissmint issued a 50-franc gold coin featuring Federer's design. |
May 2020 | Became the first tennis player to top Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, with $106.3 million in total earnings. |
February 2020 | Underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury and withdrew from multiple tournaments including Dubai Championships, Indian Wells, Miami Open, and French Open. |
February 2020 | Underwent arthroscopic surgery for a right knee injury and withdrew from multiple tournaments including Dubai Championships, Indian Wells, Miami Open, and French Open. |
January 2020 | Federer reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, saving seven match points in a five-set quarterfinal win over Tennys Sandgren, but ultimately lost to Djokovic in the semifinals while dealing with a groin injury. |
January 2020 | Federer reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, saving seven match points in a five-set quarterfinal win over Tennys Sandgren, but ultimately lost to Djokovic in the semifinals while dealing with a groin injury. |
2019 | In an epic Wimbledon final lasting almost 5 hours, Djokovic defeated Federer, saving two match points in the process. |
2019 | In an epic Wimbledon final lasting almost 5 hours, Djokovic defeated Federer, saving two match points in the process. |
December 2019 | Voted by GQ readers as the Most Stylish Man of the Decade (2010–2019). |
December 2019 | Became the first living person to be featured on Swiss coins, with his face appearing on the 20-franc coin. |
December 2019 | Became the first living person to be featured on Swiss coins, with his face appearing on the 20-franc coin. |
December 2019 | Voted by GQ readers as the Most Stylish Man of the Decade (2010–2019). |
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