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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Roger Federer was a visitor to the academy and on more than one occasion Sinner practised with Djokovic in Monte Carlo.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Nadal reached a third championship point - but Federer escaped with a stunning backhand.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Nadal and Federer returned half an hour later, with about an hour's playable light left once they resumed.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Darkness crept in as the match stretched beyond 21:00, the set continuing on serve until Federer faltered on a fourth break point in the 15th game at 7-7.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

A missed backhand from Federer left Nadal just two points from the title at 5-2 - but the Swiss won the next four points, including a double fault from the Spaniard.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

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