TOP 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ROGER FEDERER

Roger Federer is truly a Tennis legend and being human. He has the most impressive stats you’ll ever find in an athlete. He is the only player in history to win Wimbledon and the U.S Open consecutively for three straight years. Here’re T0p 10 interesting facts about him that you should know.

1: At the age of 19 first title of career

In 2009 at the age of 19 Roger Federer won his career's first title. It came in Italy, where he defeated Goran Ivanisevic and Yevgeny Kafelnikov before knocking off Julien Boutter in the final. That was his only title of the season, it was a sign of good things to come.

2 : Earned 8Millions dollars in 2006

Federer became the first player to earn $8 Million in a single season by winning the master cup. No player had ever taken home $7 million in a single year.. the previous record held by Smpras, who won nearly $6.5 million in year 1997. Fedrer exact total of 2006 is more than the amount Nadal won in his career.

3 : Early ranked no.1 as active player

Roger Federer became the 7 active to be ranked at No. 1 early in 2004. Lleyton Hewitt ended 2001 and 2002 as the top player on tour, and his total of 80 weeks at No. The others: Juan Carlos Ferrero, Andy Roddick, Gustavo Kuerten, Carlos Moya and Marat Safin.

4: Only Player to win 90 matches in a single season since 1980

Roger Federer finishes his historic year with career-height 92 match wins, 11 more he had in 2005. Previous record held by Lendl as he wins at least 90 matches in 1980. Lendl went 96-14 in 1981 and 106-9 in 1982.

5: Never retired from a match

Roger Federer has never retired from a match. Federer has never retired from a match in 1,332 matches played, which is a record for the ATP. This record is remarkable and will definitely stand the test of time, it has less to do with tennis than simple will-power and strength of mind.

 6 : Number of final Federer reach in 2006

In 2006 Federer played in 17 tournaments and reached the final 16 times. His only blemish was a second-round loss to Murray before the U.S. Open. Dating to last season, Federer has failed to reach a tournament final just four times.

7: 4o matches win in a row

Federer won 40 consecutive matches in both Wimbledon and the U.S Open. Bjorn Borg once won 41 straight at Wimbledon, making him the all-time leader. Novak Djokovic and Nadal right behind with 39 consecutive wins in a row.

8 : 28 Grand Slam finals

Federer has been in 28 grand slam finals, and won 18 of them. This record is remarkable as i think this record could be broken in future. His record of 18 Grand slam titles won also be broken sometime in future.

9: Won 10 titles in three consecutive years

Federer became the first player in Open era to record the double digit titles for three consecutive years after winning the Madrid cup in Mid-October. His season started with a title in Doha, Qatar, and culminated 11 months later with a Masters Cup championship.

10 : Philanthropic works

Being a benevolent and graceful personality, he established ‘Roger Federer Foundation’ in 2003, which is working for needy people and provide relief operations such as food, shelter and other important things for life. He is also a brand ambassador for UNICEF.

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