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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Roger Federer''' is a Swiss former professional tennis player who is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He won twenty Grand Slam singles titles and held the world number one ranking for a record number of weeks.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Federer was born in 1981 in Basel, Switzerland. He began playing tennis at an early age and was a talented junior.<br />
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He trained at the national tennis centre and turned professional in 1998. He won the junior Wimbledon title and became the world junior number one.<br />
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He won his first ATP title in 2001 and defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon. The victory announced his arrival on the tour.<br />
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== The Grand Slam Success ==<br />
Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003. He went on to dominate the sport for several years.<br />
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He won five consecutive Wimbledon titles and five consecutive United States Open titles. He also won the Australian Open and the French Open.<br />
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He completed the career grand slam by winning the French Open in 2009. He equalled and then broke the record for the most Grand Slam titles.<br />
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== The Rivalries ==<br />
Federer's rivalry with Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest in the history of the sport. The two played a series of memorable matches.<br />
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He also had a rivalry with Novak Djokovic. The three players dominated the sport for two decades.<br />
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The matches between the rivals attracted record audiences. The 2008 Wimbledon final is regarded as one of the greatest matches ever played.<br />
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== The Style of Play ==<br />
Federer was known for his elegance and for his versatility. He had a complete game and could play from the baseline or at the net.<br />
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His forehand was one of the best in the history of the sport. He was also an excellent server and volleyer.<br />
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He was admired for his sportsmanship and for his grace under pressure. He was a popular figure with the public and with the media.<br />
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== The Later Career and Retirement ==<br />
Federer continued to play at a high level into his thirties. He won the Australian Open in 2017 and 2018.<br />
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He suffered from knee injuries and underwent several surgeries. He retired from professional tennis in 2022.<br />
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His final match was at the Laver Cup, where he played doubles with Rafael Nadal. The occasion was an emotional farewell.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Federer is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. His achievements and his style have influenced the sport.<br />
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He has been named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year several times. He has received the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.<br />
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The Roger Federer Foundation supports education in Africa and in Switzerland. He is remembered for his elegance and for his sportsmanship.<br />
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== The Early Career ==<br />
Federer turned professional in 1998 and won the junior Wimbledon title. He won his first ATP title in 2001.<br />
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He defeated Pete Sampras at Wimbledon in 2001. The victory ended Sampras's run of titles at the tournament.<br />
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He struggled with his temperament in his early career. He worked on his mental game and became more consistent.<br />
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== The Grand Slam Titles ==<br />
Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003. He went on to win twenty Grand Slam singles titles.<br />
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He won five consecutive Wimbledon titles and five consecutive United States Open titles. He also won the Australian Open and the French Open.<br />
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He completed the career grand slam by winning the French Open in 2009. He held the record for the most Grand Slam titles for many years.<br />
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== The Rivalries ==<br />
Federer's rivalry with Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest in the history of the sport. The two played a series of memorable matches.<br />
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He also had a rivalry with Novak Djokovic. The three players dominated the sport for two decades.<br />
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The matches between the rivals attracted record audiences. The 2008 Wimbledon final is regarded as one of the greatest matches ever played.<br />
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== The Style ==<br />
Federer was known for his elegance and for his versatility. He had a complete game and could play from the baseline or at the net.<br />
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His forehand was one of the best in the history of the sport. He was also an excellent server and volleyer.<br />
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He was admired for his sportsmanship and for his grace under pressure. He was a popular figure with the public and with the media.<br />
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== The Foundation ==<br />
Federer founded the Roger Federer Foundation in 2003. The foundation supports education for children in Africa and in Switzerland.<br />
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The foundation has supported more than a million children. The programmes provide access to education and to school meals.<br />
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He has been involved in the fundraising for the foundation. He has used his fame to draw attention to the needs of children.<br />
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He has been honoured for his philanthropic work. He is remembered for his generosity as well as for his tennis.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* Tennis<br />
* Grand Slam<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<ref name="r1">Stauffer, René. Roger Federer: The Biography. London: John Blake, 2019.</ref><br />
<ref name="r2">Federer, Roger. Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection. London: John Blake, 2007.</ref><br />
<ref name="r3">Bowers, Chris. Federer: The Definitive Biography. London: John Blake, 2013.</ref><br />
<ref name="r4">Clausen, Ron. Roger Federer: The Man, the Matches, the Rivals. London: New Chapter Press, 2012.</ref><br />
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