Roger Federer

Swiss tennis player (born 1981)

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Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player. He 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 since the start of the Open Era in 1968, including 20 major men's singles titles and six year-end championships.

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Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career' Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
How heartbreaking loss to Federer was the making of Murray Britain's Andy Murray on the heartache of losing to Roger Federer in the 2012 Wimbledon final. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2024
Federer documentary delves into final days of career A new documentary goes behind the scenes during the 12 final days of Roger Federer's tennis career. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2024

TMZ TV Hot Takes: Justin Timberlake Arrest, Jacob Elordi, Roger Federer Justin Timberlake's planning to fight his DWI arrest, Jacob Elordi's got an issue with AI and Roger Federer downplays a comeback ... all this and more on TMZ Hot Takes. First up on "TMZ Live" Harvey.. TMZ.com - Published on June 20, 2024
Roger Federer Says No Chance At Comeback, 'Happy Retired' For those hoping Roger Federer would have a change of heart about his retirement decision ... the 20-time Grand Slam champion tells TMZ Sports it's time to give up hope -- 'cause he's adamant he's.. TMZ.com - Published on June 16, 2024
Federer on retirement, rivalries and Euro 2024 Roger Federer speaks to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, before the release of a Prime Video documentary about the final 12 days of his career. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024

Federer on rivalries, retirements and the Euros Tennis great Roger Federer speaks to BBC Breakfast about his great rivalries, life after retirement and why he is excited about Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024
Federer rejects 'effortless' theory in graduation speech Roger Federer shares the lessons he learned from a legendary tennis career at a graduation ceremony in the United States. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2024
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 on March 8, 2024
Roger Federer skips Wimbledon to rock out at Bruce Springsteen gig Eight-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 on July 7, 2023

Murray jokes with Federer after win over Peniston Watch 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 on July 4, 2023
'You only live once!' Federer on playing with Coldplay Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer talks to Sue Barker on playing on stage with Coldplay in Zurich. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer honoured Eight-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 on July 4, 2023	Federer receives guard of honour on Centre Court Watch as eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer receives a guard of honour on Centre Court. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
Federer to be honoured with Centre Court ceremony Roger Federer's achievements at Wimbledon will be honoured by a special ceremony on Centre Court on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2023	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 on June 24, 2023
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 on April 3, 2023	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 on February 17, 2023
I'd love to create a rivalry like Federer & Nadal - Gauff column In 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 on January 19, 2023	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 on December 9, 2022
Djokovic beats Ruud to equal Federer's ATP record Former world number one Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022	Roger Federer & Serena Williams retirements leave a void for adoring fans Roger 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 on September 28, 2022
Laver Cup: Andy Murray not planning Roger Federer-style farewell as Europe lose Andy 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 on September 25, 2022	Roger Federer hopes to 'party again together' with fans after retirement Swiss legend Roger Federer plans to say 'thank you' to his legions of fans across the world after retiring from professional tennis. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2022
'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 on September 24, 2022	Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup loss Roger 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 on September 23, 2022
Protester Sets Arm On Fire In Wild Scene At Roger Federer's Last Tournament A 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 on September 23, 2022	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 on September 23, 2022
Roger Federer's top 10 moments - vote for your favourite As 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 on September 23, 2022	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 on September 22, 2022
Roger Federer to team up with Rafael Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles Roger Federer's final match will see him will play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2022	Roger Federer retires: Swiss great played tennis with a balletic grace beyond modern compare The 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 on September 22, 2022
Roger Federer to bow out on Friday in Laver Cup doubles Roger Federer says he will play one final doubles match, in the Laver Cup on Friday evening, before ending his illustrious career. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2022	'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 on September 21, 2022
Roger Federer 'stopped believing' he could continue playing amid injury problems Roger Federer says his decision to retire came after he "stopped believing" he could continue playing because of injuries. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2022