Roger Federer Biography: Age, Family, Wife, Career, Grand Slams, Net Worth, and Interesting Facts

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Age: 41 Years

Hometown: Basel, Switzerland

Wife: Miraka Federer

Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Fed-Ex (Federer Express)
Profession	Tennis Player
Birth Place	Basel, Switzerland
Citezenship	Swiss, South African

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Brown
Height	6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
Weight	85 Kg

Career

Career Titles	103 (Singles), 8 (Doubles)
Grand Slams Titles	20
Coach/Mentor	Ivan Lajubicic
Nature on Field	Cool
Favourite Shot	Forehand
Achievements	Won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, a record at the time of his retirement. Captured a record 8 Wimbledon Championships men's singles titles. Won 6 ATP Finals championships. Claimed 103 ATP singles titles, the second-highest total in the Open Era. Held the World No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks. Won the 2008 Summer Olympics men's doubles gold medal with Stan Wawrinka. Won the silver medal in men's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Led Switzerland to its first-ever Davis Cup title in 2014. Won 28 ATP Masters 1000 titles during his career. Received the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award five times. Won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award a record 13 times. Established the Roger Federer Foundation, supporting education for children in Africa and Switzerland. Became the first male player to reach 20 Grand Slam singles titles. Played a key role in popularising tennis worldwide through his sportsmanship and longevity. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport.

Personal Life

Date of Birth	8 August 1981
Age	41 Years
Birthplace	Basel, Switzerland
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Nationality	Swiss
Hometown	Basel, Switzerland

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Miraka Federer
Wife	Miraka Federer

Family

Father	Robert Federer
Mother	Lyanette Du Rand
Children	Myla Rose and Charlene Riva: Identical twin daughters, born on July 23, 2009.Leo and Lenny: Identical twin sons, born on May 6, 2014

Favourites

Hobbies	Playing Golf, Skiing, Traveling, Photography
Food	Italian, Japanese Cuisines
Film	Gladiator, James Bond Movies
Singer	Lenny Kravitz
Music Band	AC/DC

Money Factor

Net Worth (approx)

$1.1 billion

Social Media

X	@rogerfederer
Instagram	@rogerfederer
Website	Rogerfederer.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

His full name is Roger Federer. He was born on August 8, 1981, in Basel.
He holds dual citizenship. Federer is a citizen of both Switzerland and South Africa through his mother.
As a child, he enjoyed many sports, including football, badminton, basketball, and table tennis.
He worked as a ball boy at the Swiss Indoors during his childhood.
He met his future wife, Mirka Federer, at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
The couple has two sets of twins.
Federer was known for his short temper as a junior player. He worked hard to improve his emotional control.
He won his first Grand Slam singles title at 2003 Wimbledon Championships.
He spent a record 237 consecutive weeks as world No. 1, a milestone in men’s tennis.
Roger Federer speaks several languages, including German, Swiss German, English, and French.
He founded the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports educational projects for children in Africa and Switzerland.
He is known for his sportsmanship and received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award multiple times.
Despite retiring from professional tennis, he remains active in philanthropy, business ventures, and promoting the sport worldwide.
He won an Olympic gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Summer Olympics and an Olympic silver medal in singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Roger Federer was nicknamed “FedEx” by fans because of his speed and efficiency on the court.
He was ranked as a ball boy at the Swiss Indoors before becoming a champion there.
Federer won the junior Wimbledon title in 1998, marking the beginning of his rise in tennis.
He made his professional debut in 1998 at the age of 16.
He defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon Championships in 2001, a victory considered a turning point in his career.
Federer won 103 ATP singles titles, one of the highest totals in tennis history.
He captured 20 Grand Slam singles titles during his illustrious career.
He won eight Wimbledon singles titles, the most by any male player.
Federer was the oldest ATP World No. 1 in history, reclaiming the ranking at 36 years old.
He won six ATP Finals championships.
Federer earned the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award a record number of times.
He carried the Swiss flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics.
He has been featured on commemorative Swiss coins and postage stamps.
Federer is known for his stylish fashion sense and has launched his own lifestyle brand collaborations.
He enjoys playing golf and table tennis in his free time.
He has participated in numerous charity matches, raising millions of dollars for humanitarian causes.
His exhibition matches with Rafael Nadal attracted record crowds and television audiences.
Federer has honorary doctorates and numerous international honours recognising his sporting achievements.
He retired from professional tennis after the Laver Cup in 2022, with his final match featuring longtime rival Rafael Nadal as his doubles partner.
Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, admired for his achievements, sportsmanship, and global impact on the sport.