Deemed by pundits as the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer is known for his speed, fluid play, and exceptional shot-making. His powerful smashes, excellent footwork, and efficient technique not only made him win several matches, but create history as well. He holds the record for being the only player to hold the number one position for 302 weeks overall, out of which he held the position for 237 consecutive weeks from 2004 to 2008. He remained in the top two positions for eight consecutive years. He then held the top three positions from 2003 to 2012. He has the distinction of being one amongst the eight tennis players in the world to have a career ‘Grand Slam.’ Furthermore, he has won a total of 20 ‘Grand Slam’ titles till date. He is also the proud recipient of Olympic gold and silver medal for doubles and singles respectively.
