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Roger Federer is a professional tennis player from Switzerland. He is currently ranked number one in the world, and is the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion.
Federer has won a record 15 Grand Slam titles, and also holds other records such as winning 59 consecutive matches on grass and ranking number one in the world for 237 consecutive weeks.http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx
Many commentators consider Federer to be the greatest tennis player of all time.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/5734658/Wimbledon-2009-Is-Roger-Federer-the-greatest-ever.html
In September 2009, Federer lost the US Open final to Juan Martin Del Potro after a dramatic five set battle.This ended his five year unbeaten run at the tournament.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8253976.stm<ref>
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Fast Facts
- Born: August 8, 1981
- Right handed, 6'1", 187 lbs
- Turned pro in 1998
- Grand Slam victories: 15
- 2009 won Wimbledon for the sixth time
- 2007 won fifth consecutive Wimbledon Championship
- Named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2005-2008)
- Ranked number one in the world. (July 2009)
- Formerly ranked number one for 237 consecutive weeks
- Career prize money, $49.5m
- Racket choice:: Wilson
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Wimbledon 2009 - 15 Grand Slams
Federer won his 15th Grand Slam by defeating Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon men's final on July 5, 2009. The fifth set of the final match went to a score of 16 to 14, the longest fifth set in tournament history. -
2009 French Open
Federer won the French Open in June 2009, to match Pete Sampras' record of 14 career Grand Slams. He also became one of the few players to have won all four Grand Slam titles, and the first in Men's Singles since Andre Agassi.His opponent in the final, Robin Soderling, described Federer as "for me the greatest player in history".
During the 2009 French Open championship match, a fan made his way on to the court and attempted to put a hat on Federer's head. The fan was tackled by security and Federer was uninjured in the incident.The Huffington Post: [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/07/federer-accosted-at-frenc_n_212307.html Your request is being processed... Federer Accosted At French Open]
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Family Man
Federer and longtime girlfriend Miroslava Vavrinec married in a private ceremony on April 11, 2009.ESPN.com: Federer Marries Longtime GirlfriendOn July 23, Roger Federer became a first-time father of twin baby girls, Myla and Charlene.http://celebrity-babies.com/2009/08/10/why-roger-federer-kept-his-twins-news-under-wraps/
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Early Years
At the age of six, Roger Federer began playing tennis and by the age of eleven, was amongst the top three in Switzerland. Finding a balance between school and tennis, Federer played in two to three tournaments a month and practiced five to six hours a week. By 1996, he joined the ITF junior tennis circuit and won the junior Wimbledon title in 1998.Roger Federer: Ask Roger -
Roger Federer Foundation
The Roger Federer Foundation is a grant-making foundation that supports projects for local relief organizations in select countries around the world. The foundation aims to find innovative methods to aid the lives of disadvantaged children.Roger Federer Foundation: Mission Statement -
Disappointment at Australian Open
In the 2009 Australian Open, Federer made it to the final round, but was defeated by Rafael Nadal in a five-set match. Federer was observed crying during his final speech at the tournament. Reuters: Tennis-Nadal calls for fewer hardcourt events on calendar (February 2, 2009) Crazy World of Tennis: Photos: Roger Federer crying during Australian Open final speech (February 1, 2009) -
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BBC: Del Potro dethrones Federer in US
Juan Martin del Potro ends the five-year unbeaten US Open reign of Roger Federer in five sets to win his first Grand Slam title.news.bbc.co.uk
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Home is where the heart is for Roger Federer
HOME-TOWN dominance is a matter of some pride for Roger Federer, particularly in a venue that shortly will be given his name and where he used to work as a ...Times Online (November 07, 2009) -
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Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in Basel in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament. ...Washington Post (November 07, 2009) -
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A DJOKOVIC-FEDERER FINAL Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in Basel. Federer can win his fourth straight title in his ...New York Times (November 07, 2009) -
Roger Federer v Marco Chiudinelli free live stream now online
They are streaming Roger Federer v Marco Chiudinelli live online. No US residents can watch this stream. There is no requirement to place a bet to view the ...OddsPreview.com (November 07, 2009)
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Federer - The Greatest Ever?
Whether Roger Federer is the greatest player of all time has become a much discussed question in tennis circles. The majority of commentators believe that he is the greatest, while most of those remaining say only that is not possible to fairly compare players of different eras.Among those who give Roger the accolade of "greatest ever" are fellow tennis legends Pete Sampras, Boris Becker. and Andre Agassi.
Rod Laver, a champion from a very different era, says that comparisons are not possible, but nevertheless expresses great admiration for Roger Federer.
Many current players and tennis journalists have expressed the same range of views.
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Roger Federer Vs Novak Djokovic ATP Base Ppt Presentation http://bit.ly/rhDfJ
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View All Roger Federer Questions (226) | Ask a QuestionWhat was the fan trying to put on Roger Federer? (1 Answer)A red hat. He was also carrying a Barcelona soccer team flag, so there is a good chance the hat was also a Barcelona team hat. read moreIs Roger Federer the greatest player in tennis history? (2 Answers)Many people say that Roger Federer is the greatest male singles player of all time; he held the No.1 position for a record 237 weeks, he 14 Grand Slam titles, ... read moreCongrats to Roger Federer for winning the French Open. Is he the greatest ever? (1 Answer)yes, yes he is read moreWho do you think is the best tennis player of all-time, Pete Sampras or Roger Federer? They both have 14 grand slam titles. (2 Answers)Comparing stats, you see that Sampras has 64 career singles titles, including the 14 majors. His overall singles record is 735-201. Federer has 59 career singles titles, with 14 majors. ... read more
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