Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer serving during the Monte Carlo ATP Master series, , Monaco, 19-27 April 2008
Roger Federer born August 8, 1981 is a Swiss professional tennis player, ranked World No. 1 for a record 233 consecutive weeks.[2] Federer has won twelve Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Open, five Wimbledon, four US Open), four Tennis Masters Cup titles, and fourteen ATP Masters Series titles. Federer holds many records in the game, including having appeared in ten consecutive Grand Slam men's singles finals (2005 Wimbledon Championships through the 2007 US Open) and 17 consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals (2004 Wimbledon - present). He also holds the open era records for consecutive wins on both grass courts (65) and hard courts (56). He has a storied rivalry with Rafael Nadal. Federer's success has prompted a number of tennis critics, legendary players, and current players to consider him to be one of the greatest tennis players in history In 2008, he was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record fourth consecutive time
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Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
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