| Roger Federer
Birthdate: August 08, 1981
Birthplace:Basel, Switzerland
Residence: Munchenstein, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (1.85m)
Weight: 177lbs (80kg) lbs.
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 1998
| Personal Began playing tennis at age eight... Mother, Lynette, is South African and father, Robert, is Swiss and they met on a business trip... In 2003, initiated Roger Federer Foundation which supports disadvantaged children in South Africa and promotes sport for young people... Named ATP Player of Year, Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship award and ATPtennis.com fans' favorite in 2004.... Federer spends his off-court time playing cards, cricket, ping pong, other sports and sitting on the beach... Speaks English, German, Swiss German, French and some Swedish and Italian... In 2005, worked part-time with Aussie coach Tony Roche. |
