Roger Federer currently holds the position of #1 male professional tennis player in the world. Born in Basel, Switzerland in 1981, this Swiss player is well-known throughout the world, and amongst professionals is respected for his calm, placid approach to matches.

He has held his world champion title for over 188 consecutive weeks – a world record in itself. His career began at the age of 6 when he first picked up a raquet, and when he was 14 he was recognized as the junior champion of Switzerland.

Since then, he has won 11 Grand Slam finals, as well as 3 Tennis Masters Cups, and 14 ATP Master Series.

Federer's wins

• 5 Wimbledon wins (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

• 3 Australian Open wins (2004, 2006, 2007)

• 3 US Open wins (2004, 2005, 2006)

• 3 Tennis Master Cups (2003, 2004, 2006)

• 14 ATP Masters Series (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Facts about Federer you might not have known

• He is the first and only individual to be featured on a Swiss postage stamp

• Commonly thought of as the best tennis player of all time

• His mother is South-African, hence why his name takes English pronunciation

• Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF since May 2006

• One of the most versatile contemporary tennis players

• Good friends with fellow sports personality and American golfer Tiger Woods

• Currently resides in Oberwil, Switzerland where he is dating former professional tennis player Miroslava Vavrinec