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| Name: | Roger Federer |
| Nationality: | Switzerland |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 8/8/1981 |
| Birthplace: | Basel, Switzerland |
| Residence: | Oberwil, Switzerland |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Wilson |
| Clothes by: | Nike |
| Shoes by: | Nike |
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About:
Began playing tennis at age eight… Mother, Lynette, is South African and father, Robert, is Swiss and they met on a business trip (they both worked for a pharmaceutical company)… Has one sister Diana, who is two years older… Idol growing up was Boris Becker and favorite player was Pete Sampras… Compiled outstanding junior results, finishing as No. 1 junior in the world in 1998… Won Wimbledon junior singles (d. Labadze) and doubles titles (w/O. Rochus) that year… One of four players (Edberg, Cash, Borg) to win junior and men's title at Wimbledon… Also reached final at US Open (l. to Nalbandian) and SF at Australian Open in '98… Closed junior career with title at Orange Bowl in Miami (d. Coria)… Has a 26-10 career Davis Cup record (19-6 in singles) in 13 ties since 1999… Two days after winning Wimbledon in 2004, he was presented with a Swiss Alphorn from tournament organizers in Gstaad… Enjoys sitting on the beach, playing cards and table tennis, is a fervent fan of hometown soccer team FC Basel…Named 2003 "Swiss of the Year" by his country's TV audience… In 2003, initiated Roger Federer Foundation which supports disadvantaged children in South Africa and promotes sport for young people… Enjoys being an ambassador for global promotion of tennis and is inspired by the cultural diversity of the world… Has a flair for aesthetics and class… Traveled throughout 2004 without a coach… Carried Swiss flag in opening ceremonies of Athens Olympics in 2004…In November 2004, was on hand at United Nations in New York to announce 2005 as "International Year of Sport and Physical Education" with U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan…Also named I.T.W.A. Player of Year in 2004…Fitness trainer is Pierre Paganini and travels with physiotherapist Pavel Kovac. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 1 (2/2/2004)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 24 (6/9/2003)
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Official Player Website
www.rogerfederer.com |
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