Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis player |
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| Nationality | Swiss |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Basel, Switzerland |
Latest News about Roger Federer
17/01/2026
Federer returned to Rod Laver Arena for a practice session with Casper Ruud, his first time on the Australian Open courts since 2020. The session took place on Friday as part of his preparation for the upcoming tournament, six years after his final Australian Open appearance.
12/01/2026
Roger Federer announced a historic return to competitive tennis for the 2026 Australian Open, marking his first Grand Slam appearance since retiring in 2022. The 44-year-old Swiss legend confirmed he will play at Melbourne Park, where the tournament runs from January 12 to February 1, 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Fed-Ex (Federer Express) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| School | Dropped out at the age of 16 |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Swiss-German (Father), Afrikaner (Mother) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mirka Federer |
| Wife | Mirka Federer |
| Children | 4 (twin daughters and twin sons) |
Family
| Father | Robert Federer (Switzerland) |
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| Mother | Lynette Du Rand (South Africa) |
| Siblings | Diana Federer |
| Spouse | Mirka Federer |
| Children | Myla Rose, Charlene Riva (twin daughters), Leo, Lenny (twin sons) |
Career
| Turned pro | 1998 | ||||
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| Retired | On 15 September 2022 | ||||
| Last Match | The 2022 edition of 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. | ||||
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| Grand Slam Titles | 20 | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Ivan Ljubicic | ||||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Forehand | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | After winning his first singles title in 2001 there was no looking back for Federer |
Favourites
| Tennis player | Pete Sampras |
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| 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 | ||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rogerfederer/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/rogerfederer | |
| https://twitter.com/RogerFederer |
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. |