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Roger Federer

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Roger Federer is a Swiss former tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. He won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record eight Wimbledon titles, and held the world number one ranking for a record 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks. Known for his elegant playing style, he was part of a celebrated rivalry with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic that defined men's tennis for much of the 2000s and 2010s.

Facts
Birth Year
1981 1
Career Highlight
Won 20 Grand Slam singles titles in tennis, including a record 8 Wimbledon championships. 1
Classification
Competition Category
Individual 1
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Tennis, Sports
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1. Wikipedia, Roger Federer
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  • Lead section, Roger Federer
    Federer won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second most since the start of the Open Era in 1968, including 20 major men's singles titles.
  • Lead section, Roger Federer (achievement)
    Federer won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second most since the start of the Open Era in 1968, including 20 major men's singles titles.
  • Wikipedia, article summary lead
    Roger Federer ( FED-ər-ər; Swiss Standard German: [ˈrɔdʒər ˈfeːdərər]; born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss former professional tennis player.
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