Roger Federer: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born

August 8, 1981 (age 45) • Basel • Switzerland

Awards And Honors

Australian Open (2018) • Australian Open (2017) • Wimbledon Championships (2017) • Davis Cup (2014) • Wimbledon Championships (2012) • Australian Open (2010) • French Open (2009) • Wimbledon Championships (2009) • U.S. Open (2008) • Wimbledon Championships (2007) • U.S. Open (2007) • Australian Open (2007) • Australian Open (2006) • Wimbledon Championships (2006) • U.S. Open (2006) • Wimbledon Championships (2005) • U.S. Open (2005) • Wimbledon Championships (2004) • U.S. Open (2004) • Australian Open (2004) • Australian Open (2003) • Wimbledon Championships (2003)

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Roger Federer in a turquoise shirt and blue shorts preparing to hit a backhand during a match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York.

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