Roger Federer born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked world no. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Many commentators and players regard Federer as the greatest tennis player of all time. Federer turned professional in 1998 and has been ranked inside the top 10 since October 2002.
Federer holds several records of the Open Era, holding the world no. 1 position for 302 weeks (including 237 consecutive weeks) winning 17 Grand Slam singles titles; reaching each Grand Slam final at least five times (an all-time record); and reaching the Wimbledon final nine times. He is among the seven men (and among the four in Open Era) to capture a career Grand Slam. Federer shares an Open Era record for most titles at Wimbledon with Pete Sampras (7) and at the US Open with Jimmy Connors and Sampras (5).
Federer appeared in 25 men's singles Grand Slam finals with 10 in a row.. He also recorded semifinals at 23 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, from the 2004 Wimbledon Championships through the 2010 Australian Open. At the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, he played in a record 63rd consecutive Grand Slam tournament, reached a record 45th Grand Slam quarterfinal and a record 37th Grand Slam semifinal.
Roger Federer inspires me by how he plays.He has beautiful footwork and amazing skill.I am watching him play in the 2015 Wimbledon Championships and hoping for him to win and be the oldest man to win a Grand Slam tournament.
BY AKESH RAJAH.
How EXACTLY does he inspire you? Not just footwork ... but how has he changed you or the way you think/behave?
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