Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a name that has come to be synonymous with tennis across the world. He is arguably the greatest to play the game in this generation.

Early Accomplishments

Although he played soccer and tennis from age 8, he was among the top 3 junior players in the country by 11. Focusing fully on tennis at age 12, he became Swiss junior champ by 14.

Turning pro in 1998, he won the Wimbledon junior singles and doubles title and was also ITF Junior World champion too.

Best Known For

His record victories include 6 Australian Open titles (4 consecutive), 8 Wimbledon titles (5 consecutive), 5 US Open titles (5 consecutive) and one French Open title.

He holds the record for most weeks held at No. 1 ATP ranking spot (310) and consecutive weeks (237) and has won one Davis Cup and 3 Hopman Cup.

Sexual Orientation

Roger is straight. He has been married to retired tennis player, Miroslava “Mirka” Vavrinec since 2009 after they met while competing for their country at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Family

He is the son of Swiss dad Robert and South African mom Lynette Federer. He has a big sister by the name of Diana.

He and his wife are parents of twin daughters Myla and Charlene (born 2009) and twin sons Lenny and Leo (born 2014). He is also the uncle of twins, Diana kids. 

Religion

Roger is a devoted Roman Catholic who has even had the honor of shaking hands with the Pope.

Worth To Know

He is the 5th highest earning athlete according to Forbes with a reported net worth of $93.4 million; endorsements deal making $86 million of it (the highest in the world).

He has his own line of designer wear and fragrance called “RF-Roger Federer”.

Friends with Tiger Woods.