Federer

British

/ ˈfɛdərə /

noun

Roger . born 1981, Swiss tennis player: winner of a record seventeen Grand Slam singles titles (2003–12), including seven at Wimbledon and five at the US Open

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So many talented players of his generation lamented the presence of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, believing the 'Big Three' to be a blockade preventing them from becoming a Grand Slam champion.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

However, Alcaraz struck 42 winners to Fritz's 20, bringing an audience that included Roger Federer and Andy Murray to their feet.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Wilson has a mini Roger Federer Hall of Fame and retail space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Like many, Federer was disappointed that his about-to-retire countryman, Stan Wawrinka, didn’t receive a wild card to play the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Founded in 2010 and previously focused on running and tennis footwear, On counts tennis great Roger Federer among its shareholders.

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