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Roger Federer

Biography - Roger Federer

If someone who had never seen a tennis match happened upon Roger Federer knocking the ball around, it would look like the easiest sport in the world. The mild-mannered Swiss champion hops around the court like a playful gazelle, laying waste to unsuspecting veterans while barely breaking a sweat.

Federer was born on August 8, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland, and grew up in suburban Münchenstein. He started playing tennis when he was eight years old, and by the late 90s was a world-renowned junior player, finishing 1998 as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Junior Tennis champion. The next few years saw Federer quietly enhance his game as he competed professionally, narrowly losing the bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and picking up several singles titles.

2003 saw Federer win his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, defeating Australian Mark Philippoussis. The victory was a harbinger of things to come, as Federer began cleaning up at tournaments around the globe and reached the world’s Number One ranking in February 2004, which he still holds. The unstoppable 25 year-old has the top ranking clinched for the rest of 2006, and will soon break number-one streak records held by Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl. Federer is also one of the few players in history to win three of four Grand Slam titles in a single year, a feat he achieved in both 2004 and 2006. His recent win at the 2006 U.S. Open over American Andy Roddick made him the first player in history to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open three years in a row during the same period. Federer currently holds a whopping nine Grand Slam titles, and will likely pass Pete Sampras’s all-time record of 14 Slam titles within the next few years.

Barring major injuries or the ascension of a player strong enough to consistently challenge him, Federer will likely become the greatest male tennis player in the sport’s long history. He also boasts one of the most generous and likable personalities in the game, and started the Roger Federer Foundation in late 2003, which provides massive funding for anti-poverty programs and AIDS research in Africa. In April 2006, he became a Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF and, always the stylist, owns his own beauty line, RF Cosmetics.

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Roger Federer attends the Versace show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on September 25, 2009 in Milan, Italy. Roger Federer, Anna Wintour and Mirka Federer attend the Giorgio Armani Fashion Show as part of the Milan Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at the Milano Fashion Center on September 24, 2009 in Milan, Italy. Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, and Will Ferrell attend the 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day>> at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2009 in Corona, New York. Roger Federer attends the 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2009 in New York City.
Roger Federer attends the Versace show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Sum...
Versace - Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010
Milan
09/25/2009
Roger Federer, Anna Wintour and Mirka Federer attend the Giorgio Armani Fashion Show as pa...
Giorgio Armani - Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 - Arrivals And Front Row
Milan
09/24/2009
Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, and Will Ferrell attend the 2009 Arthur Ashe...
2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day
New York
08/29/2009
Roger Federer attends the 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National ...
2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day
New York
08/29/2009
Tennis players Serena Williams, John McEnroe and Rafael Nadal attend the Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and John McEnroe Challenge on the streets of Manhattan on August 26, 2009 in New York City. Roger Federer and John McEnroe attends the Nike tennis challenge on the streets of Manhattan on August 26, 2009 in New York City. Wimbledon 2009 men's singles champion Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Federer attend the Wimbledon Winners Party at Hotel Intercontinental on July 5, 2009 in London, England. Wimbledon 2009 men's singles champion Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Federer attend the Wimbledon Winners Party at Hotel Intercontinental on July 5, 2009 in London, England.
Tennis players Serena Williams, John McEnroe and Rafael Nadal attend the Roger Federer, Ra...
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams & John McEnroe Challenge
New York
08/26/2009
Roger Federer and John McEnroe attends the Nike tennis challenge on the streets of Manhatt...
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams And John McEnroe Tennis Challenge
New York
08/26/2009
Wimbledon 2009 men's singles champion Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Federer attend the ...
Wimbledon Winners Party 2009
London
07/05/2009
Wimbledon 2009 men's singles champion Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Federer attend the ...
Wimbledon Winners Party 2009
London
07/05/2009
Supporters watch the action during the Men's Singles Final match Robin Soderling of Sweden and Roger Federer of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 7, 2009 in Paris, France. (L-R) Raymond Domenech and Estelle Denis watching Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Argentina's Jose Acasuso in their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, on May 28, 2009 in Paris, France. Swiss's Roger Federer pregnant girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec attend the French Tennis Open at Roland Garros arena on May 25, 2009 in Paris, France. (L-R)  Roger Federer, Actress Hilary Swank and player Dinara Safina  promote Lexus at Madrid Open tennis tournament final, at La Caja Magica on May 17, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
Supporters watch the action during the Men's Singles Final match Robin Soderling of Sweden...
Celebrity Sightings at The French Open
Paris
06/07/2009
(L-R) Raymond Domenech and Estelle Denis watching Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ...
Celebrities Attend The French Open 2009
Paris
05/28/2009
Swiss's Roger Federer pregnant girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec attend the French Tennis Open at ...
Celebrities Attend The French Open 2009
Paris
05/25/2009
(L-R) Roger Federer, Actress Hilary Swank and player Dinara Safina promote Lexus at Madr...
Celebrities Attend 2009 Madrid Open Final
Madrid
05/17/2009
Roger Federer arrives at the Crown IMG Tennis Players Party at Breezes at Crown Entertainment Complex on January 18, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Tennis star Roger Federer plays at the 2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 23, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Tennis player Roger Federer attends the 2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, on August 23, 2008 in Queens, New York. (L-R) Tennis player Roger Federer, promoter Don King and tennis player Rafael Nadal attend "Grapple in the Apple" presented by Nike at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on August 21, 2008 in New York City.
Roger Federer arrives at the Crown IMG Tennis Players Party at Breezes at Crown Entertainm...
The Crown IMG Tennis Players Party
Melbourne
01/18/2009
Tennis star Roger Federer plays at the 2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean K...
2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day
Queens
08/23/2008
Tennis player Roger Federer attends the 2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean ...
2008 Arthur Ashe Kids Day
Queens
08/23/2008
(L-R) Tennis player Roger Federer, promoter Don King and tennis player Rafael Nadal attend...
Nike Presents "Grapple In The Apple"
New York
08/21/2008
Spike Lee and Roger Federer attend the Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer block party opening on August 21, 2008 in New York City (L to R) Roger Federer, Don King, and Rafael Nadal attend Nike's "Grapple in the Apple" at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on August 21, 2008 in New York City. (L - R) Rafael Nadal gets the cup of musketeers presented by Bjorn Borg in the presence of Roger Federer and Christian Bîmes President of the French Tennis Federation after Nadal's victory at the 2008 French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2008 in Paris, France. Roger Federer attends the ITF Champions Dinner at the Pavillon d'Armenonville June 03, 2008 in Paris, France.
Spike Lee and Roger Federer attend the Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer block party opening on...
Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer - Block Party Opening
New York
08/21/2008
(L to R) Roger Federer, Don King, and Rafael Nadal attend Nike's "Grapple in the Apple" at...
Nike's "Grapple in the Apple"
New York
08/21/2008
(L - R) Rafael Nadal gets the cup of musketeers presented by Bjorn Borg in the presence of...
Celebrities Attend The French Open 2008
Paris
06/08/2008
Roger Federer attends the ITF Champions Dinner at the Pavillon d'Armenonville June 03, 200...
ITF World Champions Dinner
Paris
06/03/2008
Roger Federer leaving the central court "Philippe Chatrier" at Roland Garros stadium on May 29, 2008 in Paris, France. Chloe Sevigny hosts the MSG Plus pre-party for the NetJets Showdown between Pete Sampras and Roger Federer at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2008. Roger Federer and Mirka Vavrinec attend the Laureus World Sports Awards at the Mariinsky Concert Hall on February 18, 2008 in St.Petersburg, Russia. Roger Federer poses after winning the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards at the Mariinsky Concert Hall on February 18, 2008 in St.Petersburg, Russia.
Roger Federer leaving the central court "Philippe Chatrier" at Roland Garros stadium on Ma...
Celebrities Attend The 2008 French Open
Paris
05/29/2008
Chloe Sevigny hosts the MSG Plus pre-party for the NetJets Showdown between Pete Sampras a...
Chloe Sevigny Hosts the MSG Plus Pre-Party for the NetJets Showdown Between Pete Sampras and Roger F...
New York
03/10/2008
Roger Federer and Mirka Vavrinec attend the Laureus World Sports Awards at the Mariinsky C...
Laureus World Sports Awards 2008 - Arrivals
St Petersburg
02/18/2008
Roger Federer poses after winning the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus W...
Laureus World Sports Awards 2008 - Press Room
St Petersburg
02/18/2008
Mirka Vavrinec and Roger Federer departing the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 Oscar De La Renta fashion show in New York City on September 10, 2007. Tennis Player Roger Federer attends the Oscar De La Renta Spring 2008 Fashion Show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Roger Federer, winner of the Best Male International Athlete, speaks via video during the 2007 ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre on July 11, 2007 in Hollywood, California. Roger Federer and Mirka Vavrinec arrive for the Wimbledon Champions Ball at the Savoy Hotel on July 8th, 2007 in London.
Mirka Vavrinec and Roger Federer departing the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 Osca...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 - Oscar De La Renta - Departures
New York City
09/10/2007
Tennis Player Roger Federer attends the Oscar De La Renta Spring 2008 Fashion Show during ...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 - Oscar De La Renta - Front Row and Backstage
New York City
09/10/2007
Roger Federer, winner of the Best Male International Athlete, speaks via video during the ...
2007 ESPY Awards - Show
Hollywood
07/11/2007
Roger Federer and Mirka Vavrinec arrive for the Wimbledon Champions Ball at the Savoy Hote...
2007 Wimbledon Champions Dinner
London
07/08/2007
Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the first round of the 2007 Wimbledon Championships match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club,
 London, England on June 25, 2007. Final Score 6-3, 6-2, 6-4,. Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with French Open trophy at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on June 11, 2007 . After winning the French Open title on Sunday June 10, defeating, Roger Federer of Switzerland in the final. Rafael Nadal of Spain, in action,  defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, in the final at Roland Garros, Paris, France, and claiming the 2007 French Open Title. Ilie Nastase and Nicolas Sarkozy's son Jean Sarkozy  follows Switzerland's Roger Federer playing Russia's Nikolay Davydenko, during a semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France on June 8, 2007.
Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the first round of the 2007 Wimbledon Championships m...
2007 Wimbledon Championships - Gentlemen's Singles - First Round - Roger Federer vs Teimuraz Gabashv...
London
06/25/2007
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with French Open trophy at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, ...
2007 French Open - Rafael Nadal with Trophy - June 11, 2007
Paris
06/11/2007
Rafael Nadal of Spain, in action, defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, ...
2007 French Open - Men's Singles - Final - Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal
Paris
06/10/2007
Ilie Nastase and Nicolas Sarkozy's son Jean Sarkozy follows Switzerland's Roger Federer p...
2007 French Open - Celebrity Sightings - June 8, 2007
Paris
06/08/2007
Roger Federer of Switzerland in action against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Men's Singles Semi Final on day thirteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2007 in Paris, France. Switzerland's Roger Federer defeats, 7-5, 1-6, 6-1, 6-2, Spain's Tommy Robredo in their quarter-final round match of the Tennis French Open at Roland Garros arena, in Paris, France on June 5, 2007. John McEnroe the 2007 Philippe Chatrier Award winner and Roger Federer, ITF Mens champion, at the International Tennis Federation, World Champions Dinner, held at Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris, France on June 5, 2007 Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, in action during his 7-6, 6-4, 6-4, loss to Roger Federer of Switzerland, in the fourth round of the French Open, at Roland Garros, Paris, France on June 3, 2007.
Roger Federer of Switzerland in action against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Men'...
2007 French Open - Men's Singles - Semifinal - Roger Federer vs Nikolay Davydenko
Paris
06/08/2007
Switzerland's Roger Federer defeats, 7-5, 1-6, 6-1, 6-2, Spain's Tommy Robredo in their qu...
2007 French Open - Men's Singles - Quarterfinals - Roger Federer vs Tommy Robredo
Paris
06/05/2007
John McEnroe the 2007 Philippe Chatrier Award winner and Roger Federer, ITF Mens champion,...
International Tennis Federation World Champions Dinner
Paris
06/05/2007
Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, in action during his 7-6, 6-4, 6-4, loss to Roger Federer of Sw...
2007 French Open - Men's Singles - Fourth Round - Roger Federer vs Mikhail Youzhny
Paris
06/03/2007
Roger Federer during  his first press conference at Roland Garros Paris after the final draw Roger Federer Guillermo Canas of Argentina in action defeating number one seed Roger Federer 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida on March 27, 2007. Roger Federer of Switzeland returns the ball in the third round of the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open against Nicolas Almagro of Spain on March 26, 2007. Federer  won by a score of 7-5, 6-3.
Roger Federer during his first press conference at Roland Garros Paris after the final dr...
2007 Roland Garros French Open - Roger Federer - Press Conference- May 25, 2007
Paris
05/25/2007
Roger Federer
2007 ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo - 1/8 Final - Roger Federer (Switzerland) vs Hyung-Taik LEE (Ko...
Monte-Carlo
04/19/2007
Guillermo Canas of Argentina in action defeating number one seed Roger Federer 7-6, 2-6, 7...
ATP - 2007 Sony Ericsson Open - Fourth Round - Roger Federer vs Guillermo Canas
Key Biscayne
03/27/2007
Roger Federer of Switzeland returns the ball in the third round of the 2007 Sony Ericsson ...
ATP - 2007 Sony Ericsson Open - Third Round - Nicolas Almagro vs Roger Federer
Miami
03/26/2007
November 23, 2009