LONDON -- This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after a superlative career that spanned nearly a quarter-century and included 20 Grand Slam titles and a statesman's role. He wrapped up his days as a professional player with a loss in doubles alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal for Team Europe in the Laver Cup against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World. The truth is that the victors, t ..read more

To my tennis family and beyond, Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I’ve met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life. Today, I want to share some news with all of you. As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more t ..read more

April 27, 2022 After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the Swiss Indoors Basel will return to the ATP Tour in the fall of 2022. 10-time singles champion and hometown hero, Roger Federer, has announced his comeback to the stadium at St. Jakobshalle. The Swiss all-time great has confirmed his initial agenda will include the Laver Cup in London followed by the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Roger Federer has officially entered the tournament and will appear on the entry list with the protected ATP ranking number 9. He will play his opening match on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. After getting through th ..read more

The official ambassador of Swiss tourism, Roger Federer, was celebrated in Basel, Switzerland this week as a tram was named after him. The Federer Express tram celebrates the 20-time Grand Slam winner with photos of some of his most iconic moments sprawled on the outside, while the inside features facts and information about the Swiss Star and some of the seats are reminiscent of chairs that can be found on the side of a court during a changeover. "The project was very important to me. That is why it is a great honor for me to be able to see the tram on the streets of Basel in the future," sai ..read more

July 7, 2021 -- London, UK Roger's attempt at another Wimbledon title ended in his Quarterfinal matchup against the up and coming Polish player, Hubert Hurkacz. The 8-time Champion was over powered by the big hitting 14th seed and lost in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0. After the match, the 39-year old Swiss star said, “I’m actually very happy I made it as far as I did here and I actually was able to play Wimbledon at the level that I did after everything I went through. Of course I would like to play it again, but at my age you’re just never sure what’s around the corner.” Roger will touc ..read more

July 5, 2021 -- London, UK Roger needed just 3-sets to book his spot in the Wimbledon Quarterfinals today. Facing the always tricky Lorenzo Sonego on Manic Monday , the Swiss Maestro navigated his Round of 16 match (complete with a rain delay) like a seasoned professional and won 7-5, 6-4, 6-2. This win puts Roger into his 18th Quarterfinal in Wimbledon and 58th Career Grand Slam Quarterfinal appearance. At 39 years old, this milestone makes him the oldest quarterfinalist in the Open Era. “I’m extremely happy. Tricky conditions inside and outside against Lorenzo, always dangerous,” Roger sai ..read more

July 3, 2021 -- London, UK The 8-time Wimbledon Champion took to the court on the middle Saturday against the highest ranked player left in the draw, Cameron Norrie, leaving the winner with entry to week two of play at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Despite a slight hiccup in the match, Roger's experience and play earned him the win 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in two hours and 35 minutes on Centre Court. And with that victory, Roger earned his 1,250th career match win. “I’m super relieved as it was a tough battle,” he said in an on-court interview. “I was so close to serving it out in the third s ..read more

July 1, 2021 - London, UK  The 8-time Wimbledon Champion looked to be in good form today in his 2nd round match against Richard Gasquet. Giving fans plenty to cheer about, the Swiss star won the match without any hiccups 7-6 (1), 6-1, 6-4. "It was a wonderful match for me and I'm really happy with my performance." Next he will face the highest ranked British player in the draw, Cameron Norrie.  With today's win, Roger, at 39 years old, has become the oldest man to reach the 3rd round at Wimbledon in 46 years ..read more

June 19, 2021 -- London, UK The All England Club had a bit of a wet day 2 making the grass a bit on the slippery side as players including, Roger Federer, began their first round matches. Facing a player he has never lost to, Roger took Centre Court against Adrian Mannarino. After winning the first set in routine fashion, he found himself battling down 2 sets to 1 when Mannarino took a bad spill on the grass causing him to retire before they could begin a 5th set.  Roger collected the first round win 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-2. "It’s awful," Roger said during his on-court interview. "It show ..read more

June 16, 2021 -- Halle, Germany  Roger took his first loss on grass this year in his second round match at the Noventi Open on Wednesday in Halle. Next Gen player, Felix Auger-Aliassime, was ready to battle as he faced the 20-time Grand Slam Champion. The match went 3 sets and pushed the Swiss star as he continues to work on coming back from multiple surgeries which have kept him away from some of the  competition over the past few years. The young Canadian defeated the 5th seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. “It’s a huge challenge for me. Everybody who has been in multiple surgeries or a tough su ..read more