Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Basel, Switzerland |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Roger Federer
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in the Player category, marking a formal recognition of his career. The induction weekend also featured an on-court doubles appearance by him at the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic. He was honoured alongside the 2026 class during the ceremony.
Roger Federer returned to the U.S. Open for an exhibition match against Andy Roddick, drawing major attention as he came back to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special one-night event. The appearance was organized as a tribute to his legacy at the tournament, where he won five singles titles.
The U.S. Open announced that it would honor Roger Federer with an exhibition event during the summer tournament. Coverage said the event would celebrate his achievements at Flushing Meadows, where he became one of the event's most successful champions.
Roger Federer played an exhibition match at the Australian Open 2026 Opening Ceremony at Rod Laver Arena, his first appearance at the tournament since 2020. He took part in a 'Battle of the World No. 1s' contest alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. The appearance was presented as a farewell to Melbourne fans.
Do you like Roger Federer?
You can vote only once.
73% like · 27% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Fed-Ex (Federer Express) |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Highest Level | Left school at 16 to focus on tennis |
|---|
Personal Life
| School | Dropped out at the age of 16 |
|---|---|
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Swiss-German (Father), Afrikaner (Mother) |
| Hobbies |
|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mirka Federer |
| Wife | Mirka Federer |
| Children | 4 (twin daughters and twin sons) |
Family
| Father | Robert Federer (Switzerland) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Lynette Du Rand (South Africa) |
| Siblings | Diana Federer |
| Spouse | Mirka Federer |
| Children |
|
Career
| Turned pro | 1998 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired | On 15 September 2022 | ||||
| Last Match | The 2022 edition of the Laver Cup was his final tournament in which he played alongside long-time rivals and fellow Big Four members Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray; his final match was in doubles in which he partnered Rafael Nadal and lost to Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock by 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9 at the O2 Arena in London on 24 September 2022. | ||||
| Career Titles |
| ||||
| Grand Slam Titles | 20 | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Ivan Ljubicic | ||||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Forehand | ||||
| Achievements |
| ||||
| Career Turning Point | After winning his first singles title in 2001 there was no looking back for Federer | ||||
| Honours |
|
Favourites
| Tennis player | Pete Sampras |
|---|---|
| Food | Italian and Japanese cuisines |
| Film | Gladiator, James Bond film series |
| Singer | Lenny Kravitz |
| Music Band | AC/DC |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Money Factor |
|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Roger Federer does not smoke. | |
| 2. Roger Federer drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. As a child, Roger Federer was a vegetarian and started eating meat at 14. | |
| 4. At 16, Federer decided to quit school to focus on tennis. | |
| 5. After winning the "orange bowl" in 1998, Federer displayed a note on his door proclaiming, "the number one lives here!" | |
| 6. In 2006, Federer became a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. | |
| 7. Federer once won 105 points without unforced errors against John Isner at the US OPEN 2007. | |
| 8. In 2011, Federer was ranked the "2nd most admired and respected person in the world." | |
| 9. At the Shanghai Open 2014, Federer completed a service game against Novak Djokovic in 47 seconds with 4 consecutive aces. | |
| 10. In Halle, where the Gerry Weber tournament is held, there is a street named Roger Federer Alley. | |
| 11. Roger's sister Diana is a mother of twins. | |
| 12. He established the Roger Federer Foundation to support sports and education for South African children. | |
| 13. Federer opposed equal pay for women tennis players. | |
| 14. The Swiss government honored him by featuring him on a Swiss stamp. | |
| 15. Federer has a fear of roller coasters. | |
| 16. The film "Strokes of Genius" portrays the 2008 Wimbledon championship match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, released on 17 December 2019. |
Social Media