Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
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Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player. Federer was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. He won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second most of all time, including 20 major men's singles titles and six year-end championships.
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Does Djokovic miss Federer and Nadal rivalry?World number one Novak Djokovic says it is a strange feeling not to be facing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on a regular basis anymore.BBC Sport - Published | |
Roger Federer skips Wimbledon to rock out at Bruce Springsteen gigEight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer took a break from the tournament as he joined thousands of fans to watch Bruce Springsteen perform at London's Hyde Park.Sky News - Published | |
Murray jokes with Federer after win over PenistonWatch as Britain's Andy Murray thanks eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer for his support during his first round win over Ryan Peniston on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published | |
'You only live once!' Federer on playing with ColdplayEight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer talks to Sue Barker on playing on stage with Coldplay in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer honouredEight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer takes the acclaim of an adoring Centre Court crowd in a special ceremony on day two to mark his achievements at the tournament.BBC Sport - Published | |
Federer receives guard of honour on Centre CourtWatch as eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer receives a guard of honour on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published | |
Federer to be honoured with Centre Court ceremonyRoger Federer's achievements at Wimbledon will be honoured by a special ceremony on Centre Court on Tuesday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kate joins Roger Federer for behind-the-scenes look at work of Wimbledon's ball boys and girls The Princess of Wales has joined tennis great Roger Federer for a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Wimbledon's ball boys and girls.Sky News - Published | |
Will you ace our higher or lower Premier League sackings quiz?Have these these departed Premier League bosses outlasted the likes of Ed Sheeran, Roger Federer and Boris Johnson?BBC Sport - Published | |
Tennis star on Ukraine's front line says allowing Russians at Olympics is 'spit in the face' Sergiy Stakhovsky, an ex-top tennis player famous for knocking Roger Federer out of Wimbledon in 2013, should have spent the last 12 months enjoying his retirement from the game.Sky News - Published | |
I'd love to create a rivalry like Federer & Nadal - Gauff columnIn her latest BBC Sport column, American seventh seed Coco Gauff talks about a budding rivalry with Emma Raducanu after beating the Briton at the Australian Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
Roger Federer recalls how Wimbledon security guard refused to let him in after he forgot his pass Roger Federer thought his eight tournament wins at Wimbledon would be enough to get him past the visitor gate - but he was thwarted as a security guard enforced a "no card, no entry" policy.Sky News - Published | |
Djokovic beats Ruud to equal Federer's ATP recordFormer world number one Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer & Serena Williams retirements leave a void for adoring fansRoger Federer and Serena Williams have retired after becoming two of the most successful players ever, in terms of trophies, money, fandom and marketability.BBC Sport - Published |
Laver Cup: Andy Murray not planning Roger Federer-style farewell as Europe loseAndy Murray has not been spurred into planning his own send-off by Roger Federer's emotional farewell at the Laver Cup, which Team Europe lost in London.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer hopes to 'party again together' with fans after retirementSwiss legend Roger Federer plans to say 'thank you' to his legions of fans across the world after retiring from professional tennis.BBC Sport - Published |
'It's been a perfect journey': Roger Federer fights back tears as he plays final match of his career Tennis legend Roger Federer fought back the tears after he finished playing the final match of his career at London's O2.Sky News - Published | Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup lossRoger Federer brings the curtain down on his illustrious career by teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night in London.BBC Sport - Published |
Protester Sets Arm On Fire In Wild Scene At Roger Federer's Last TournamentA man invaded the Laver Cup in London on Friday and set his arm on fire right next to the net -- just hours before Roger Federer will play his last-ever competitive tennis match on the court. The wild..TMZ.com - Published | Protester sets arm on fire on court ahead of Federer's farewell tennis match A protester appeared to accidentally set fire to his arm on court at London's O2 ahead of Roger Federer's farewell from tennis later this evening.Sky News - Published |
Roger Federer's top 10 moments - vote for your favouriteAs Roger Federer prepares to retire from top-level tennis, BBC Sport looks at the best moments of his astonishing career and asks readers to vote for their favourite.BBC Sport - Published | Federer prepares for his last ever competitive match - what he did for tennis is unrivalled | Jacquie Beltrao Roger Federer's last ever match - a moment tennis hoped would never come - will happen later at the O2 in London at the Laver Cup.Sky News - Published |
Roger Federer to team up with Rafael Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doublesRoger Federer's final match will see him will play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer retires: Swiss great played tennis with a balletic grace beyond modern compareThe tennis Roger Federer played may not have been relatable, but his warm and emotional character certainly was, writes BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.BBC Sport - Published |
Roger Federer to bow out on Friday in Laver Cup doublesRoger Federer says he will play one final doubles match, in the Laver Cup on Friday evening, before ending his illustrious career.BBC Sport - Published | 'I was on very thin ice': Roger Federer reveals what prompted him to retire Tennis great Roger Federer has revealed his knee injury is to blame for his retirement, saying he "stopped believing" after playing Wimbledon last year.Sky News - Published |
Roger Federer 'stopped believing' he could continue playing amid injury problemsRoger Federer says his decision to retire came after he "stopped believing" he could continue playing because of injuries.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer on retirement, his future and the end of a 'special' eraRoger Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, speaks to BBC Breakfast after announcing he will retire after the Laver Cup in London this month.BBC Sport - Published |
Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to 'retirement club'Fellow living legend Serena Williams, who has said she is 'evolving away from tennis', hails retiring Roger Federer as an inspiration.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer, the GOAT: Tennis legend labelled 'Greatest Of All Time' after retirement announcement Shortly after hearing Roger Federer's retirement decision, the boss of world tennis was in no doubt about the 20-time Grand Slam winner's standing in the men's game.Sky News - Published |
Roger Federer retires: Swiss legend a tennis great who reached sporting perfectionThe retiring Roger Federer is a sporting great who reached perfection to endear himself to fans and transcend his sport.BBC Sport - Published | 'A surreal experience' - Roger Federer takes on Pete SamprasRoger Federer recalls when he faced the seven-time champion Pete Sampras and ended his four-year winning streak at Wimbledon on his first Centre Court appearance in 2001.BBC Sport - Published |
Roger Federer's retirement is 'sad day' for sport, says rival Rafael NadalRafael Nadal pays tribute to Roger Federer after the 20-time Grand Slam champion announces his retirement.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon: Roger Federer's epic victory over Pete Sampras, 21 years onAt Wimbledon in 2001, a teenage hopeful took on the serial champion. It was a match for the ages - the only time two greats met.BBC Sport - Published |
Roger Federer Announces He's Retiring From TennisTennis is losing another legend ... Roger Federer just announced he's calling it a career -- just days after Serena Williams officially hung up her racket. The 41-year-old -- considered by many to be..TMZ.com - Published | Wimbledon: Winning moments from Roger Federer's record eight Wimbledon titlesWatch the winning moments from all eight of Roger Federer's Wimbledon triumphs - between 2003 and 2017.BBC Sport - Published |
Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in SeptemberRoger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer announces retirement after 20 Grand Slams Tennis champion Roger Federer has announced his retirement after being faced with challenges in the form of "injuries and surgeries".Sky News - Published |
Carlos Alcaraz: US Open champion says Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'inspire me to catch them'New world number one Carlos Alcaraz tells BBC World Service that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer "inspire me" after winning the US Open.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur on family unable to be at final, childhood dreams & watching Roger Federer's winIn her latest BBC Sport column, Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur talks about her parents not being able to travel to London for Saturday's match.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon: Serena Williams plays but Roger Federer absent as GOAT race nears endWith injury concerns over many of tennis' big names going in to Wimbledon, are the young players ready to make a major breakthrough?BBC Sport - Published | Ukraine war: Roger Federer makes $500,000 pledgeRoger Federer has announced that he will be donating $500,000 (£379,223) to help children affected by the war in Ukraine.BBC Sport - Published |
'Yes, I'm scared': Retired Ukrainian tennis player prepares to fight invading Russians A week ago, a recently retired Ukrainian tennis player, whose big moment was once beating Roger Federer in the second round at Wimbledon, was trying to get his family to safety. Sky News - Published | UK Championship 2021: Zhao Xintong, snooker's Roger Federer, backed to land world titleDescribed as snooker's Roger Federer by Ronnie O'Sullivan, UK champion Zhao Xintong is finally fulfilling his potential.BBC Sport - Published |
Roger Federer says he is unlikely to play Wimbledon and will miss Australian OpenRoger Federer says he is unlikely to play Wimbledon next year and has confirmed he will miss the Australian Open as he recovers from injury.BBC Sport - Published | Roger Federer set to miss Australian Open but wants to continue playingRoger Federer is set to miss January's Australian Open but is not planning to retire from tennis at the moment, says his coach.BBC Sport - Published |
