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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.

2007 Year In Review The Swiss superstar finished No. 1 for a fourth straight year...Captured an ATP-best eight titles (in 12 finals) for fourth consecutive season, including three Grand Slam crowns for third time in four years and at least two ATP Masters Series shields... To read Roger Federer's complete Player Profile, check out the ATP 2008 Official Guide