Swiss tennis player who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight Wimbledon championships.
Background
Born in Basel, Switzerland, Federer turned professional in 1998 and won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003.
Career
He held the world No. 1 ranking for a then-record 237 consecutive weeks from 2004 to 2008. He won five Australian Opens, eight Wimbledons, six Australian Opens (5), one French Open (2009), and five US Opens. He retired at the 2022 Laver Cup.
Style of play
A right-handed player with a one-handed backhand, Federer was known for variety, court coverage, and an attacking serve-and-volley game on faster surfaces.
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