Roger Federer By: Tom Hickman

Basic Information  Born- 8 August 1981 (age 32) In Basel, Switzerland  Height- 6 ft 1 in  Turned pro in 1998  Prize money- $78,813,415  1st all-time leader in earnings

Playing Style  He is Right handed and uses a one handed back hand  Federer's versatility has been summarized by Jimmy Connors: "In an era of specialists, you're either a clay court specialist, a grass court specialist, or a hard court specialist...or you're Roger Federer.“  John McEnroe has referred to Federer's forehand as "the greatest shot in our sport.”  He sometimes uses a between-the-legs shot, which is colloquially referred to as a "tweener" or "hotdog".  His first serve is typically around 125 mph however, he is capable of serving at 137 mph.

Records and Awards  Most consecutive weeks at number one of the world rankings (237 straight weeks from ).  Most Grand Slam tournaments won (17).  He is the only man to reach at least the semifinals of 23 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, from the 2004 Wimbledon Championships through the 2010 Australian Open.  Olympics: -Gold medal in the 2008 doubles and a silver in the 2012 singles

Roger Federer, The Philanthropist  In 2003 he and his mother Lynette established the Roger Federer Foundation to help disadvantaged people and to promote sports  In 2005, he auctioned his racquet from his US Open championship to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.  He was named a 2010 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in recognition of his leadership, accomplishments, and contributions to society.

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