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Roger Federer

What is roger federer?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Name Roger Federer[1]
Birth date August 8, 1981[2]
Birth place Basel, Switzerland[2]
Sport Tennis[2]
Career span 1998–2022[2]
Grand Slam men's singles titles 20[2]

Roger Federer is a former Swiss tennis player, born in Basel on August 8, 1981, who won 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles and is widely regarded as one of the sport's greatest players.

Context

Roger Federer is a former Swiss tennis player born in Basel on August 8, 1981 [2]. He is widely considered one of the sport's greatest players, having won 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles and a record 8 Wimbledon titles [2]. His career spanned from 1998 to 2022, and he retired after the Laver Cup in 2022 [2][4]. The IOC also recognizes him as a two-time Olympic medallist [3].

Documented claims

  • Federer won a record 8 Wimbledon titles. [2]
  • He became the first player to win 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles in 2018. [2]
  • He announced his retirement after the Laver Cup in 2022. [4]
  • The IOC describes him as a two-time Olympic medallist. [3]

Questions and answers

How many Grand Slam titles did Roger Federer win?

He won 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles, the first player to reach that mark in 2018 [2].

When did Roger Federer retire?

He retired in 2022, after playing at the Laver Cup [4].

Where was Roger Federer born?

He was born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981 [2].

Sources

  1. Roger Federer | Biography, Championships, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Roger Federer Biography, Records, Grand Slam wins, Medals ... — olympics.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Roger Federer - Wife, Children & Titles — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Roger Federer: The Biography by Rene Stauffer — goodreads.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports