The recent retirement of Roger Federer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer] left a hole in the hearts of many fans. The Swiss Maestro, however, didn’t let his retirement affect his personal life in any negative way, as we have seen Federer spending time with his family and on other hobbies. Recently, his fans were excited to find out that he was a Taylor Swift fan. In a post on Instagram, Federer showed off his skiing skills as he went back to enjoying the sport after a long time. The focus of the post, however, became the music he used as background. IS ROGER FEDERER A ‘SWIFTIE’? Taylor Swift’s song “Antihero” became the point of focus of his latest Instagram post. Fans were delighted at seeing The Swiss Maestro enjoying himself. But most were excited about the Taylor Swift song he used in the background. A user adri98martinez commented, “You choosing a Taylor Swift song is the highlight of my week😍”. To which Federer replied: “Tswift is engrained in me….. all the school dropoffs😂,” implying he picked up the taste for her music due to his children. Read More – 41-Year-Old ‘Sexy Man’ Roger Federer Stuns Fans With an Exciting Announcement Featuring Dua Lipa and Penelope Cruz [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-41-year-old-sexy-man-roger-federer-stuns-fans-with-an-exciting-announcement-featuring-dua-lipa-and-penelope-cruz/] It elated commenters that Federer listens to and enjoys Taylor Swift’s music. A user, Melodylhtuazon, commented, “RF as a Swiftie is everything! 💕😍” showing how dedicated and excited Swifties are when someone, especially someone like Federer, shares their taste in music. FEDERER HOSTING THE MET GALA WITH DUA LIPA AND PENELOPE CRUZ In another Instagram post, Federer announced that he will host the Met Gala [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-41-year-old-sexy-man-roger-federer-stuns-fans-with-an-exciting-announcement-featuring-dua-lipa-and-penelope-cruz/] with singer Dua Lipa and actress Penelope Cruz. He will return after his first appearance in 2016, and his followers are delighted to hear this news. The Swiss Maestro caption the post, “I am so excited to be coming back to New York to co-host this years Met Gala with @dualipa , Michaela Coel, @penelopecruzoficial and my dear friend, Anna Wintour…“ Watch this story – [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/atp-tennis-news-sang-the-backstreet-boys-in-falsetto-wife-mirkas-adorable-revelation-on-how-a-young-roger-federer-swooned-her/]‘Sang the Backstreet Boys in Falsetto’ – Wife Mirka’s Adorable Revelation on How a Young Roger Federer Swooned Her [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/atp-tennis-news-sang-the-backstreet-boys-in-falsetto-wife-mirkas-adorable-revelation-on-how-a-young-roger-federer-swooned-her/] A retirement from one’s career leads to big changes. It is the same case with the 20-time Grand Slam champion, as it has led to huge changes in his life. But he has refused to remain stagnant and continues to be an active person. Are you excited about Federer’s latest role in the Met Gala? Let us know in the comments. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe</b><b>: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">With a big smile and a powerful forehand to go with a mighty serve, American Frances Tiafoe has established himself as one of the future grand slam winners on the current tennis circuit. Like his American counterpart, </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/taylor-fritz/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Taylor Fritz</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Tiafoe is yet to win a grand slam but has instilled enough confidence in the minds and hearts of a lot of big brands that he is a real deal. As of March 2024, Tiafoe’s net worth was $8 million. He has recorded on-court earnings of over $10 million, thanks largely to his consistent performances on the ATP circuit, which have resulted in three titles so far.</span>

[caption id="attachment_760074" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-760074 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1338603663.jpg" alt="Frances Tiafoe" width="1920" height="1397" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Frances Tiafoe of the United States looks frustrated during his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the fourth round of the men's singles at the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiafoe was the brand ambassador for Adidas in his early days. However, he then signed a deal with Nike in 2017. Tiafoe uses the Yonex VCORE Pro racket for his matches. The Japanese company also sponsors Tiafoe. In 2019, the CEO of the watch brand, Tag Heuer, secured a deal with Frances Tiafoe. The American player also represents Nesquik with the food and beverage giant Nestle. In 2023, Tiafoe signed a deal with Stella Artois and also has a deal with Cadillac. Tiafoe is also represented by IMG, an American global sports agency.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Frances Tiafoe? </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Fondly called the Big Foe, Francis Tiafoe, born on January 20, 1998, is an American professional tennis player. He hails from Hyattsville, Maryland, and turned into a pro in 2015. He is currently ranked 18th in the men’s ATP rankings but will be ranked as high as world number 10 in June 2023. He has won three ATP singles titles but has yet to show his might at the ATP Masters 1000, year-end finals, or the Grand Slams. Since 2015, Tiafoe has been dating Ayan Broomfield, a professional tennis player on the ITF circuit, but they only made their relationship public three years later. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s early life </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Frances Tiafoe was born to immigrant parents </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-american-tennis-star-frances-tiafoes-immigrant-parents-and-family/"><b>Constant and Alphina Tiafoe</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and came from a poor background. His father worked as a janitor at a tennis center in Maryland. With the job, he also received living quarters in the center where Frances and his brother stayed for most of the week. His mother worked as a nurse and would have the kids on her nights off.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Frances never went to a conventional school, as he had to move a lot for tennis. He got his diploma from Laurel Springs School, which is an online school based in California, USA. The parents decided to get Frances and Franklin, his brother, into tennis, as they were able to have them coached for free. Since the two were five, Constant had them enrolled in the Junior Tennis Champion Centre. Both learned much of their tennis there. Misha Kouznetsov eventually took on Frances when he was eight.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiafoe’s parents hail from Sierra Leone and moved out of the country as it was torn apart due to internal issues. Constant used to work in a diamond mine and escaped the mine and fled to the UK in 1988. Constant moved to the USA in 1993. Alphina Tiafoe was able to escape her country after she won a green card in a lottery and arrived in the US in 1996.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The two met in the USA and connected well as they were from the same country. They married and had Franklin and Frances Tiafoe in 1998. Frances and his twin Franklin started learning tennis at a young age and have grown up with the sport. Franklin, unlike his brother, wasn't as disciplined and kept encountering bad luck with the sport. But he still plays and aims to become a coach soon.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Frances Tiafoe is surrounded with people associated with tennis, that also includes his girlfriend. </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-american-star-frances-tiafoes-tennis-playing-girlfriend-ayan-broomfield/"><b>Ayan Broomfield, Tiafoe's girlfriend, is also a tennis player</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. Although she hadn't advanced as far as Tiafoe, she still enjoyed a strong tennis journey. Broomfield was born in Toronto, Canada, on August 13, 1997. Tiafoe and Broomfield first met through a common friend, Vickie Duval, who suggested the two should date. The two started dating in 2015 but made their relationship public after three years. The couple has a massive fan following on social media platforms, and one of their videos on George Floyd helped Frances receive the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award. Ayan’s net worth is between $1 million and $2 million, but he also earns money through sponsorship deals. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Frances Tiafoe’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. As of 2024, Fritz has won $10,438,756 in prize money so far. Ever since beating Rafael Nadal at the 2022 US Open, Tiafoe’s net worth has taken a steep rise in the past couple of years.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s career </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Frances Tiafoe made his ATP debut in 2015 after enjoying decent success at the junior level. After grinding for three years straight and losing to top players across surfaces, Tiafoe’s maiden moment of glory came at the 2018 Delray Beach Open, where he defeated Peter Gojowczyk in the final and also won his maiden ATP title. The win also made him the youngest American since Andy Roddick to win an ATP title. Later that year, Tiafoe also reached the fourth round of the Miami Masters, his best performance at the event to date. He also reached the final of the Portugal Open and followed it up with a third round at Wimbledon, breaking the top 50 of the ATP rankings.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2019, Tiafoe raised the bar at the Australian Open, defeating Kevin Anderson and </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/grigor-dimitrov/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Grigor Dimitrov</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, making it to the fourth round, before losing to Rafael Nadal. Unfortunately, he could not build up to this start and struggled for the majority of the next two seasons. At the 2021 US Open, he reached the fourth round for the second straight year, the only American since Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish to achieve the feat in 2011–12. However, his best at the US Open came in 2022.</span>

[caption id="attachment_915645" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-915645 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-20T022215Z_1407532700_UP1EI1K06L0UR_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg" alt="Frances Tiafoe" width="1920" height="1332" /> Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2022 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. in action during his second round match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S REUTERS/Morgan Sette[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiafoe reached the fourth round of the US Open after defeating Diego Schwartzman, but he came up with an upset when he defeated </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Rafael Nadal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> in the quarterfinals, the biggest win of his career to date. He also became only the third American after Andy Roddick and Blake to beat Nadal in a grand slam. Tiafoe made it to the semifinals but lost to </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Carlos Alcaraz</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> in a grueling match that lasted for five sets and over four hours.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2023 started off on a good note for Tiafoe, where he helped the US tennis team win the United Cup, beating Italy in the final. After reaching the third round at the Australian Open, he broke into the top 15 rankings for the first time in his career. At Indian Wells, he reached the semifinals before losing to Daniil Medvedev.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Though he emerged victorious at the US Men’s Clay Court Championships, he failed to keep the momentum at the Grand Slams, losing early at the French Open and Wimbledon and making it to the quarterfinals of the US Open, where he lost to compatriot Ben Shelton.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The start of 2024 was good for Tiafoe, who made it to the semifinals of the Delray Beach Open but made an early exit in Round 2 at the Australian Open.  </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">With his warrior-like attitude on the tennis court and a dynamic personality off it, leading brands have associated themselves with Frances Tiafoe. Sports apparel brand Nike signed Frances Tiafoe in 2016, and two years later, released the Big Foe special edition sneakers honoring the American tennis player. Tiafoe uses Yonex equipment on the court and he currently uses Yonex Vcore Pro 97 tennis racquet. Leading food brand Nestle signed Tiafoe in 2020, and is their global brand ambassador. He also has endorsement deals with Tag Heuer, Stella Artois, and Cadillac.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Recently, Tiafoe joined Evian, the renowned global water brand as its global brand ambassador.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s records</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Although a big title remains elusive in Frances Tiafoe’s tennis career so far, he has emerged as a giant killer now and then. Tiafoe has been successful in upsetting many big players. Alexander Zverev, Juan Martin del Potro, Kevin Anderson, and Grigor Dimitrov are some of his best triumphs. Frances Tiafoe also took </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/"><b>Roger Federer</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> to the fifth set in his first-round bout in the 2017 US Open. Five years later, Rafael Nadal was at the receiving end of the Big Foe’s aggression, as he lost the encounter in five sets. Tiafoe also played the doubles match against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Laver Cup. Along with Jack Sock, Tiafoe defeated the two greats. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">So far he has reached seven ATP Finals, and 14 ATP Challenger and ITF Futures Finals.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from tennis, Frances Tiafoe has also been bestowed with the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award at the 2020 ATP Tour Awards. This was in response to the tragic shooting of George Floyd in May 2020. Frances and his girlfriend Ayan united the black tennis community and carried out a peaceful protest on social media under the movement ‘Racquets Down, Hands Up’. Several players, like</span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/"> <span style="font-weight: 400">Serena Williams</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">,</span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/"> <span style="font-weight: 400">Naomi Osaka</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">,</span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cori-gauff/"> <span style="font-weight: 400">Coco</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400">Gauff, and Gael Monfils, among others, participated in the movement.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In July 2023, the USTA Foundation partnered with Frances Tiafoe to establish the Frances Toafoe Fund, which will be used to drive positive social change. The fund will help the USTA Foundation achieve its purpose of altering the lives of impoverished youngsters through the power of tennis and education. The Frances Tiafoe Fund will support more than 270 NJTL chapters across the United States, providing free or low-cost tennis programming and academic services to over 130,000 student-athletes each year.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Frances Tiafoe</b><b>’s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigfoe1998/"><b>https://www.instagram.com/bigfoe1998/</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/ftiafoe?lang=en"><b>https://twitter.com/ftiafoe?lang=en</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigfoe1998/"><b>https://www.facebook.com/bigfoe1998/</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Frances Tiafoe Jr.</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Big Foe</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">January 20, 1998</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Hyattville, Maryland</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 2 inches</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">190 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Constant Tiafoe (Father), Alphina Kamara (Mother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Franklin Tiafoe (Brother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">African-American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$8 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ayan Broomfield</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional Tennis Player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">US Tennis Team</span></td>
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Jack Sock: Net Worth, Earnings, and Endorsements Jack Sock&#8217;s Net Worth in 2023 Jack Sock is an American tennis player who has kept his country&#8217;s chances of winning a Grand Slam in the ATP Tour alive with his on-court achievements. Sock has reached the top ten of the ATP singles rankings twice and qualified for the year-end championships both times (both in 2017). Jack Sock of the United States smiles in his doubles first round match with Jackson Withrow of the United States against Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah of Columbia during day four of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) Nonetheless, his greatest achievements have come in doubles, where he has won a handful of Grand Slam titles. How much money has Jack Sock made playing tennis? Jack Sock first turned pro in 2011. Since then, he has claimed many titles, which have enabled him to earn $11,941,110, as per his official ATP page. Combining the prize money along with sponsorship deals, Sock has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to various sources. He was even named in the Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018 for his achievements on the doubles tour. Jack Sock endorsements in 2023 Sock parted ways with Nike in 2022 and later signed a sponsorship agreement with Lululemon. Sock&#8217;s apparel and footwear are now sponsored by the Canadian-American international athletic apparel retailer. Sep 4, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA;Jack Sock of the USA hits to Alexander Zverev of Germany on day six of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Along with Lululemon, Babolat is a major sponsor of Sock, giving him tennis rackets. The Babolat Pure Aero racquet with Luxilon ALU Power Rough strings is now used by the American player. BodyArmour, a premium sports drink company, has also signed Sock as an endorser. Early life and family background Jack Sock was born in Lincoln to Larry Sock and Pamela Sock. He began playing tennis when he was eight years old. Sock travelled from Nebraska to Kansas with his mother and older brother Eric when he was 12 years old to train at the Mike Wolf Tennis Academy, while his father remained in Lincoln to continue working as a financial advisor. Read More -??Hitting the Ball at Rafa? ? American Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Says He Was Very Upset With the Hate Shown Towards Frances?Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the Laver Cup During Roger Federer?s Retirement He graduated from Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kansas, with an 80-0 KSHSAA 6A high school tennis record and four consecutive state singles championships. He also played doubles with his brother Eric in high school, and they won the team state championship together in Jack&#8217;s sophomore year. On-court career ITF Junior Career Sock rose to No.22 in the world combined rankings as a junior in October 2010. At the Pan American Championships in October 2008, he competed in his first ITF junior competition at the age of 16. At his third junior competition, the 2009 US Open, he reached the semifinals of the junior doubles with Matthew Kandath. Sock, on the other hand, appeared in only two more junior tournaments: the Dunlop Orange Bowl in 2009 and the junior singles at the 2010 US Open. He obtained a wildcard admission into this competition and advanced to the final. In three sets, he defeated fellow American Denis Kudla to become the first American to win the junior championships since Andy Roddick in 2000. ATP Professional Career Sock reached the finals of the USA F3 event in 2011. He also began to compete in a few Challenger-level tournaments, with his best result being a quarterfinal appearance at the Dallas Challenger. In 2011, he also competed in the main draw of the Miami Masters. As the 2010 US Junior champion, he gained a wildcard into the 2011 US Open, where he defeated Marc Gicquel in four sets. In the next round, he faced his idol, Andy Roddick, and lost in straight sets. However, Sock&#8217;s major breakthrough came in the mixed doubles, as he reached the final with Melanie Oudin and won their first and only mixed doubles slam. After such a fantastic season, he returned to playing Challenger level tournaments in singles in 2012. He competed in several tournaments and won the Futures tournament at Plantation and the Tiburon Challenger. 2013 started off rather slow for the American player. He encountered several losses in tournaments. Qualifying for the French Open main draw, he went as far as round two. Failing to qualify for Wimbledon, he aimed to go big in the US Open. His efforts improved a bit as he went as far as the third round. He entered the top 100 in that season. In singles, 2014 was not vastly different. Playing the four slams and six masters would be the biggest change. But in doubles, Sock would go big and win his first grand slam in men&#8217;s doubles. Beating every pair in their path, Sock, along with Vasek Pospisil, won the Wimbledon Championships.?? Jack Sock of Team World celebrates match point in his singles match against Fabio Fognini of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup) His singles performance would improve in 2015. He had a great start to the year by winning the US Men&#8217;s Clay Court Championships, his first singles title. He played three slams and achieved better results in the French Open and the US Open. In Masters, his record would also improve, and he entered the top 25 for the first time in his career.? Once again, he would play much better in doubles as he won his first Masters title that year. Along with Pospisil, he won the Indian Wells Masters and would play two more ATP 1000 finals with him. Besides appearing in the quarterfinals in the Shanghai and Paris Masters, his singles tour did not change much in 2016. Participation in the slams saw slight improvement as he reached the fourth round in the US Open and ended the year ranked 23. He played doubles with Pospisil in Indian Wells, where they lost, and once again in the Italian Open they were beaten by the legendary Bryan brothers. He then partnered with John Isner for the rest of the season, and the duo won the Shanghai Masters. Prior to this win, Sock played all three divisions in the Rio Olympics. He won a bronze medal with Steve Johnson in doubles and a gold medal with Bethanie Mattek-Sands in mixed doubles. In 2017, Sock won his first and only singles ATP 1000 title at the Paris Masters, which launched him to rank 8, his career high. He played in the ATP Finals and made it to the semifinals before he was eventually eliminated by winner Grigor Dimitrov. He didn&#8217;t play much in doubles but reached the final of the Miami Open with Nicholas Monroe, which ensued a fall in rankings.? Despite a great 2017 season, Sock would not be able to recreate his previous years&#8217; feats. In the 2018 season, he did not go far in many tournaments, with quarterfinals in the Shanghai Masters as his best finish. Several losses would demolish his standing, and he ended the year ranked 106 in singles. In doubles, the scenario was the exact opposite. After his absence in the Australian Open, Sock played with Isner in the BNP Paribas Open and once again won the tournament. He later partnered with one of the legendary Bryan brothers duo, Mike Bryan. The two demolished the competition at Wimbledon and the US Open. Read More -??Those Who Can, Play Tennis. Those Who Can?t..?- 30-Year-Old American Star?s Appalling Career Decision Triggers Merciless Reactions from Fans The wins launched Sock to rank 2 and Bryan to 1, which qualified them for the men&#8217;s doubles ATP Finals, which they would go on to win and solidify their status.? In 2019, Sock&#8217;s tennis would become turbulent due to an unfortunate injury in two ligaments in the thumb. He did not participate in most of the tournaments, which caused him to be absent from the ATP rankings. A similar situation occurred in doubles, but he maintained a rank, albeit it was 119.? His game would not improve in 2020 and 2021 as he could not qualify for the majors or the Masters in both singles and doubles. There would be some revival of his doubles form in 2022 as he won the Indian Wells for the third time, but despite that accomplishment, Sock was unable to climb back to the top. This year, he did not participate in any singles tournament besides the Indian Wells. In doubles, he played till the semifinal in Indian Wells and round 1 of Wimbledon.? Going into the US Open, Sock announced that he would retire from the sport after a 13-year-long career. Has Jack Sock ever won a Grand Slam? In his singles tour, Sock has not claimed a Grand Slam title ever since he started playing. But in doubles, he has quite the accolades. He has won a total of three grand slams with different partners. Sock won the 2014 Wimbledon men&#8217;s doubles with Vasek Pospisil. He won the grass slam once again in 2018 with Mike Bryan. Read More -?Jack Sock Breaks Down On Court After First Victory Since 2018 With Bryan, he also won the US Open, which launched Sock to 2 and Bryan to 1. This enabled the two to play in the ATP Finals, where Sock won it for the first time, and Bryan won the title for the fifth time.? What was Jack Sock&#8217;s highest ranking? As per the ATP rankings, Jack Sock attained a career-high ranking of 8 in 2017 during his time on the tour. He has fared much better in doubles, where his efforts found him at 2 in 2018. Personal life &#8211; Marriage, Wife, and Kids In December 2020, Jack Sock married Lauren Little. She is a model and professional dancer who just turned 26. She has over 100k Instagram followers and regularly publishes photos of herself and Jack, as well as their dogs, Wesley and Winnie. Sock was previously linked to tennis star Katie Boulter and dated former US Open champion, Sloane Stephens. Sock and Lauren recently made the couple&#8217;s pregnancy public. They made the announcement on Little&#8217;s Instagram page, along with several images. Little captioned the adorable images of herself, her husband, and their dogs, &#8220;Adding a Little Sock to the family December 2023.&#8221; What does Jack Sock&#8217;s wife do? Lauren Little is a model and skilled dancer. She also works as a choreographer and is a global advocate for young women&#8217;s empowerment. She used to do a lot of professional cheerleading when she was younger. Laura (Lauren) was a cheerleader for 7 years and a dancer for 12 years. She began training when she was seven years old. Is Jack Sock retiring? Former world No. 8 Jack Sock announced his retirement from tennis after the US Open on Sunday. Sock is partnering John Isner at Flushing Meadows, and the big-serving American is also planning to retire after this year&#8217;s last Grand Slam. He announced his retirement in a lengthy post on Instagram. &#8220;It&#8217;s?been 14 years of memories I will never forget. From winning four Grand Slams, Olympic Gold and Bronze, top 10 rankings in singles and doubles and competing on the Davis Cup and Laver Cup teams, it&#8217;s been beyond what I could&#8217;ve ever dreamed,&#8221; he wrote. He further added, &#8220;I&#8217;ve?had the privilege of competing in Flushing Meadows since I was seventeen, and this year&#8217;s US Open will be the final event of my career. I look forward to creating memories in front of the best fans in the world one last time!&#8220;?       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Jack Sock (@jack.sock)  As the US Open doubles is underway, Sock and Isner are waiting to walk out of the sport in style. Watch This Story ??24-Year-Old Stefanos Tsitsipas Gets a Dose of Musical Menace From Girlfriend Paula Badosa as Tennis? New Love Birds Explore Various Genres as Part of Their Growing Romance How to contact Jack Sock? Instagram; Twitter;?  Name Jack Sock  Born September 24, 1992  Place of Birth Lincoln, Nebraska  Nationality American  Education USA  Parents Larry Sock; Pamela Sock  Height 6 ft 3 in  Weight 195lbs  Partner Lauren Little  Kids N/A  Social Media Instagram; Twitter

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Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more Who is Rafael Nadal?  Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, along with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, forms the famed triumvirate of the &#8216;Big Three&#8217; in tennis. Another accolade that Rafa has to his name is the title, &#8220;King of Clay&#8221;. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s family includes his parents Sebastian Nadal and Maria Parera, his sister Maria Isabel, and his uncles Toni Nadal and Miguel Angel Nadal Homar. Rafael Nadal’s Early Life  Rafael Nadal Parera was born on June 3, 1986, to parents Ana Maria Parera Femenias and Sebastian Nadal Homar in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. His father is a successful businessman who owns the restaurant Sa Punta, the glass and window company, Vidres Mallorca, and three insurance companies. Mara Parera was a trader who was in the business of selling perfumes. However, she left her job and became a homemaker soon after Nadal was born. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has a younger sister, María Isabel Nadal. Tennis &#8211; Wimbledon &#8211; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain &#8211; July 2, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Italy&#8217;s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Matthew Childs When Nadal was three years old, his uncle and tennis coach, Toni Nadal, introduced him to the sport and worked with him from 2005 to 2017. Toni saw in his nephew a natural talent and believed that Rafa should put effort into the racket sport. At the age of 8, Nadal was playing both soccer and tennis. In the racket sport, he transitioned to a left-handed forehand when encouraged by his uncle, despite being right-hand dominant. Toni Nadal also intensified his nephew&#8217;s training at this age. At 12, he was still playing tennis and soccer. In tennis, he won the European and Spanish championships. However, his schoolwork saw a significant drop due to both sports, so his father made him choose one sport. Rafa chose tennis and has pursued it ever since. Rafael Nadal’s Wife and Children Rafael Nadal married his long-time girlfriend, Maria Francisca &#8220;Xisca&#8221; Perello, on October 19, 2019. The two have been in a relationship since 2005 and Xisca is an insurance worker and is also the current director of the Rafael Nadal Foundation. One can only rarely find Xisca in Rafael Nadal&#8217;s box during his matches. She is a private person and doesn&#8217;t like the world to get to know much about her. Xisca feels that her presence would disrupt the Spaniard&#8217;s focus. Rafael Nadal met his wife, Mery &#8220;Xisxa&#8221; Perell in 2005. While there is no confirmed news, some reports suggest that they met through family friends. However, details about their life together are seldom found online as they prefer to keep a low profile. Nadal and Perell announced they were going to have a child together in June 2022. When he eventually graced the world, the couple decided to name him Rafael Nadal Jr. Rafael Nadal’s Net Worth 2024 (Update) As of early 2024, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s estimated net worth is $200 million. About all-time tennis prize money earned, he is ranked No. 2 after an exceptionally successful career. South Korea&#8217;s second-largest automobile manufacturer, Kia, has been sponsoring him as its global ambassador since 2006. Apart from Kia, American clothing and footwear company Nike also sponsors Nadal. Spanish biscuits and bakery manufacturer, Quely also made him its international ambassador in 2010. Nadal sports a luxury watch from Richard Mille as part of an endorsement deal. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s watch is one of the most premium watches out there, with a hefty $725,000 value. Read More: Indian Wells 2024: Rafael Nadal Receives the GOAT Tag Alongside a Special Message From Hollywood Icon Ben Stiller His other endorsement partners are Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and more. He has a sumptuous car collection and a luxurious home in Mallorca, Spain. Nadal also has expensive villas in Porto Cristo in Spain &amp; the Dominican Republic. He likes to spend his holidays in his villas and luxurious yachts. He has also opened the Rafael Nadal Academy in his hometown in Spain, Kuwait, and Mexico. His logo is one of the most renowned logos in the world, with a stylized version of a bull. Rafael Nadal’s Career &amp; Record The tennis icon from Spain dismantled the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in several Grand Slam finals over the past couple of decades. By winning the 2020 French Open title, Nadal equaled Roger Federer&#8217;s record of the most Grand Slam titles at 20. A year later, in 2021, Novak Djokovic also joined Federer and Nadal when he won his 20th major title at Wimbledon by defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. The 2022 season saw Nadal emerging triumphant in the tally of major titles as he won the Australian Open and the French Open, bringing his total up to 22. Djokovic tied his record this year after winning the Australian Open. So far, the Spaniard has won 14 French Opens, two Australian Open, two Wimbledon Championships, and four US Open titles. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal celebrates with trophy after winning the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Benoit Tessier The King of Clay has also clinched a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. In 2008, Nadal defeated Fernando Gonzalez with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 in the final to win his only medal at the Olympics. Along with his impressive wins, Nadal has set many records that will likely be untouched for a few more decades. He is the only player to have won 112 matches in one Grand Slam. He has only lost to two players in Roland Garros, Robin Sterling and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard is the only player to have maintained a stance in the top 10 for 912 weeks. Rafael Nadal’s Academy Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis enthusiasts who want to make it big on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend Roger Federer and other tennis stars. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Rafael Nadal’s Partnerships and Endorsements Nadal has endorsement deals and brand partnerships galore, the most profitable of which seems to be with Nike. Nike and Rafael Nadal have been collaborators since the Spanish player&#8217;s inception, and the renowned brand has helped him achieve a number of his characteristic appearances. The Raging Bull trademark, which is featured on a variety of gear items available for public purchase in addition to custom-made clothes for Rafael Nadal, is owned by Nike. Although the Raging Bull sign is commonly regarded as Rafael Nadal&#8217;s logo, Nike is the company that owns the trademark. The now-famous Raging Bull emblem was initially observed on Rafael Nadal in 2013. It was typically shown most clearly on his right breast, with the Nike logo covering his left. Despite his modesty, Nike values their relationship with Rafael Nadal greatly and pays him around $10 million annually. In addition, Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and upscale wristwatch Richard Mille are among Nadal&#8217;s sponsors. According to the most recent estimations, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s net worth is roughly $220 million, with the majority of his income coming from prize money won on the ATP Tour. Since way back in 2006, he has represented South Korean automaker Kia as a brand ambassador. Rafael Nadal’s Stats Rafa has been a shining star ever since he turned professional. He played his first ATP match on April 29, 2002. At the age of 15 years and 330 days, Nadal became one of the youngest players to win their debut ATP match. He faced Ramon Delgado and triumphed in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4. Ever since then, he has become one of the best in the sport. He would go on to not only face his major rival Roger Federer in their first match-up but also win against the Swiss Maestro. They met in the 2004 Miami Masters and set the tone for their rivalry, as he ended up with the upper hand in their head-to-head. Nadal has won 24 out of their 40 matches. He met his other major rival, Novak Djokovic, in 2006 at Roland Garros and won their first match as well. He has won 29 of their 59 matches. Read more &#8211; ‘It’s Humiliating to Get Injuries??’ – Former Serena Williams’ Coach Joins Andy Roddick to Stand Firmly Behind 36-Year-Old Rafael Nadal Following a Messy Headline At the French Open 2022, Nadal clinched the 22nd Grand Slam singles title of his career. In November 2020, Nadal became the only player to stay in the top 10 of the ATP rankings for 790 consecutive weeks. He broke Jimmy Connors&#8217; record in the process. Rafael Nadal also won a record 14th French Open title in Paris in 2022. Nadal has claimed 36 Masters 1000 titles, with Novak Djokovic leading that record with 38 titles. The Spaniard has made an appearance in 30 Grand Slam finals, second only to Federer and Djokovic&#8217;s record of 31 finals. The 2008 Wimbledon final between? Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are widely regarded as one of the most iconic tennis matches in the history of the sport. Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head after 2021 One of the most intense rivalries on the ATP tour, Nadal and Djokovic, always ensure to put their best foot forward while playing against each other, irrespective of the venue. The duo met a couple of times in 2021, with Nadal winning their match-up in Rome Finals while Djokovic won the most important French Open semi-final contest and later went on to win the title. Nadal exacted revenge in the 2022 version, as he ousted his archrival in the quarterfinals of the French Open. It paved the way for the &#8216;King of Clay&#8217; to clinch his record 14th Roland Garros title. Rafael Nadal’s French Open dominance Having familiarized himself with red dirt during his initial days, Nadal mastered the surface and even developed his game initially to suit the clay. The Spaniard likes to stay on the point by pushing the opponent from corner to corner and there is no better surface than clay to do that. Coming to Nadal&#8217;s French Open record, he has amassed a total of 14 titles in Paris, the highest by any player on tour. The Spaniard&#8217;s first French Open crown came in 2005 when he surprised top-seed Federer in the semis. By winning the title, Nadal became the second male player after Mats Wilander to win the French Open on the first attempt. Rafael Nadal’s injuries and retirement Although Rafa is a force to be reckoned with, his career has been riddled with injuries ever since he first turned pro. His first injury in 2003 made him miss his first Roland Garros, his only recorded French Open absence. Some of his most serious injuries came in 2012 and 2021, which forced him to miss several Masters and even Grand Slam events. Moreover, when Nadal lost for the first time in the French Open in 2009, ending a four-year streak, a knee injury played a crucial role in it. In 2012, he suffered a tear in a tendon in his left knee, which forced him off the tour for seven months and also became a reason for him to miss the US Open and the Australian Open of the following year. In 2021, Nadal started the season with severe back pain and then experienced more injuries in the following months. He missed Wimbledon and the US Open and even many Master&#8217;s 1000 tournaments. However, he still managed to win the Italian Open. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal during the warm up before the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Yves Herman This year, Nadal, unfortunately, crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. The bad news increased when Rafa was unable to return to the Tour. He missed the entire clay season and is set to miss the rest of the 2023 season. Since he has undergone injuries almost every year in his active years, Nadal&#8217;s advancing age has made it difficult for him to recover from his latest injury. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard shocked the tennis realm by announcing that the 2024 season will probably be his last on the ATP Tour. Rafael Nadal’s Charity and Foundation Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis players who want to make it on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend and former rival Roger Federer, and other tennis stars. Nadal&#8217;s academy even pays an ode to the Fedal rivalry. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Projects undertaken by the foundation include the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Spain. The Spaniard has even gone global with the Anantapur Education Center in India. He has also launched various scholarships to aid socially disadvantaged youth. Rafael Nadal’s Social Media Accounts  Instagram  rafaelnadal   Twitter Rafa Nadal  Facebook Rafa Nadal  Website rafaelnadal.com    Personal Information:  Full Name Rafael Nadal  Popular Name Rafa, King of Clay, El Nino  Date Of Birth 3 June 1986  Birth Place Manacor, Spain  Age 37 years  Height 1.85 m  Weight 85 kg  Parents Father Sebastian Nadal Homar &amp; Mother Ana Maria Parera Femenias  Siblings Sister &#8211; Maria Isabel Nadal (Maribel)  Nationality Spanish  Ethnicity Spanish  Net Worth $220 Million  Spouse Maria Francisca Perello  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children One boy &#8211; Rafael Nadal Jr.  Profession Tennis player

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Roger Federer </strong><strong>2024</strong><strong>: Net Worth</strong><strong>, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Roger Federer? </b></h2>
<strong>Roger Federer</strong> is a name that stands out not just in tennis, but across the entire sporting world. Federer, born on August 8, 1981, was among the best players in the men's tennis world with a record of 20 Grand Slam titles in the singles division. He is the maker and the breaker of innumerable other records and is also one of the highest-earning athletes in the world.

Federer has more than 24 million followers on social media, including 12.12 million on Twitter and 12.1 million on Instagram.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Early Life</b></h2>
Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981, in Basel, Switzerland. His Afrikaner mother, Lynette Federer (now Durand), is from Kempton Park, Gauteng, in South Africa, and his Swiss-German father, Robert Federer, is from Berneck, St. Gallen. His older sister Diana is his only sibling. He was raised in the border towns of Birsfelden, Riehen, and Munchenstein and is proficient in Swiss German, Standard German, English, and French. He also has a working knowledge of Italian and Swedish. His mother tongue is Swiss German.

[caption id="attachment_1942211" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1942211 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1259070794.jpg" alt="Roger Federer" width="1920" height="1280" /> HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 21: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles during the Terra Wortmann Open 2023 Tribute to Roger Federer on June 21, 2023 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)[/caption]

He supported the soccer club FC Basel and the Swiss national team while growing up. He also attributes his hand-eye coordination to the varied sports he participated in as a kid, such as basketball and badminton.

The Mighty Federer was an active child. His parents encouraged him to play several sports from a young age. He played Basketball, Tennis, Badminton and Soccer. His prowess with sports helped him stay fit and strong. Federer eventually chose tennis and turned pro at 14. He entered his first junior tournament at 14.

<strong>Read more - </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-end-of-an-era-tennis-world-left-heart-broken-after-saddening-rafael-nadal-news/" target="_self" rel="noopener">'End of an Era'- Tennis World Left Heart-Broken After Saddening Rafael Nadal News</a>

Federer had his first major accomplishment in 1998 and won the singles and doubles junior Wimbledon championships. By the end of the year, he had attained rank 1 in the ITF and made his ATP debut in the same year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Wife and Children</b></h2>
Roger Federer met Miroslava Vavrincova, referred to as Mirka, a former Women's Tennis Association player when they were both representing Switzerland in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. They got married in 2009. She retired from the tour in 2002 due to a foot injury and took up the role of Federer's tour manager.

[caption id="attachment_1942161" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1942161 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1487034095.jpg" alt="Roger Federer, Mirka Federer" width="1920" height="1346" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: (L-R) Roger Federer and Mirka Federer attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)[/caption]

On April 11, 2009, they tied the knot at the Wenkenhof Villa in Riehen, close to Basel, in the presence of a select number of dear friends and family. She gave birth to identical twin girls (Myla and Charlene) in 2009. 2014 saw the birth of a second set of twins, this time fraternal brothers (Lenny and Leo).

Interestingly, Federer's kids also 'love' tennis. <a href="https://people.com/roger-federer-says-he-tries-to-make-the-time-to-coach-all-four-of-his-kids-7968318" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Federer said</a>, <em>"All four kids love it." </em>He then continued, <em>"The girls didn't love it in the beginning but as they got better, they're enjoying it and playing points now." </em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
The 'Swiss Maestro' has often been on the top 10 of the <em>Forbes</em> list of the world's highest-paid athletes, and is on the ninth spot, with total earnings of $130 million on the court. Additionally, Federer receives $95 million from endorsements. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Federer's net worth is around $550 million. Interestingly, this made him the second among the top richest tennis stars as of 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Career</b></h2>
The Mighty Federer played his first ATP tournament in 1998 in Switzerland. He entered the top 100 in 1999. Federer's first ATP tour win came in 2001 when he won the Milan Indoor Tournament against Julien Boutter. He also reached the quarterfinal of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> that year and made his way into the top 15. In 2002, Federer won his first Masters, The Hamburg Masters, which was played on clay. This achievement put him in the top 10.

In 2003, Federer shocked the world by winning Wimbledon for the first time in his career, at the age of 21. The Swiss finished the year ranked 2 after winning the year-end championships. Since then, he earned the nickname The Mighty Federer as he would go on to impose blinding dominance in ATP events.

[caption id="attachment_1266864" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1266864 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1429297214.jpg" alt="Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe interact during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)[/caption]

His 2004 season saw him win three Grand Slam titles, as well as becoming the number 1 ranked player for the first time. He ended the year by winning the year-end championships for a second time. Additionally, Federer would play against his greatest rival, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal">Rafael Nadal</a>. Nadal won their first match and set the tone for the 'Fedal' rivalry.

Since then, Nadal and Federer traded Grand Slam titles until <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> stepped onto the scene. His entry would see the formation of the Big 3 of the Open Era.

Owing to the knee injury Federer faced after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/">Wimbledon</a> 2021 and the subsequent surgery, he had to be away from the sport for a significant amount of time. Also, the Swiss star mentioned that he went under the knife to lead a normal life with his family post-retirement. He went on to miss the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/">Australian Open</a> 2022.

This would be the same case for the rest of the Swiss Maestro's career as he was unable to play any Grand Slams. His final match and 1750th match was in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/laver-cup/">Laver Cup</a>. He played alongside his long-time rival Rafael Nadal against Americans Jack Sock and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frances-tiafoe/">Frances Tiafoe</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Rolex is one of Roger Federer's oldest sponsors. The watch company struck a deal with Federer worth approximately $15 million. He also has tie-ups with major companies such as the Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, and Swiss companies like Credit Suisse, Lindt, and Sunrise Communications.

Federer's deal with Uniqlo is reportedly worth almost $300 million according to ESPN and the Italian tennis journalist Vincenzo Martucci from Sports Senators. He is also sponsored by the sports manufacturing company Wilson and the luxury and sports car brand- Mercedes-Benz. He also has deals with Louis Vuitton and Switzerland Tourism.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Shoe Collaboration With Swiss Brand ON</b></h2>
Roger Federer stopped being sponsored by Nike in 2019. Uniqlo approached the former number 1 to sponsor him for clothes. However, he still wore Nike shoes without being sponsored. Eventually, Federer discovered the Swiss shoe company, On. He first found out about the company when he saw his wife wearing them. Later, Federer would see people on the streets of Switzerland donning shoes made by On.

He eventually wore the shoes in training and loved them. Federer approached the board of directors of On and signed a deal with them which included a 3% stake in the company. With Federer on board, On was launched into the mainstream. The company reported immense growth in 2021.

Owing to their newfound popularity, the Swiss shoe company was able to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-wta-tennis-news-nearly-two-billion-worth-gigantic-move-from-roger-federer-as-he-deepens-his-grip-further-as-a-businessman-with-a-new-venture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sign WTA number 1 Iga Swiatek and the up-and-coming American Ben Shelton</a>. With such deals, On plans to target a younger audience.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer’s Injury and Knee Surgery</b></h2>
Roger Federer was suffering from an injury on his right knee and he underwent surgery for the same in February 2020. He then underwent another knee surgery in June and ended his 2020 season.

<strong>Read more -</strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-memories-of-desolated-past-haunt-novak-djokovic-as-he-re-lives-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadal-dominant-era-hard-for-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memories of Desolated Past Haunt Novak Djokovic As He Re-Lives Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Dominant Era- 'Hard for Me..'</a>

Federer's desire to return to the Tour with the Australian Open in 2021 had to, unfortunately, be pushed aside as he didn't have enough time for recovery. The Swiss star made a comeback at the 2021 French Open, followed by a quarter-final run at the Wimbledon Championships.

Post Wimbledon, Federer found the need to have yet another knee surgery and pulled out of the rest of the ATP tour.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Records</b></h2>
Federer has won a record 20 Grand Slam titles, including eight Wimbledon titles and six Australian Open titles. Apart from that, he has won a record five consecutive US Open titles, as well as a solitary French Open title in 2009.
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He is one of the eight men to have achieved a Career Grand Slam and reached a record 31 singles Grand Slam finals in the men's division, including ten consecutive appearances, from the 2005 Wimbledon Championships to the 2007 US Open.

Federer has also etched his name on a record 6 ATP Finals titles, and 28 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles. He has also won a record 23 ATP World Tour 500 titles.

At the US Open 2019, Roger Federer became the oldest major quarter-finalist since 39-year-old Jimmy Connors made it to the semi-finals of the 1991 US Open. At Wimbledon 2021, he became the oldest participant in the Open Era.

Federer and Nadal played in every French Open and Wimbledon final from 2006 to 2008. The Swiss maestro has recorded 10 Grand Slam losses against Nadal, who has now surpassed Federer with 22 Grand Slam titles.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Retirement</b></h2>
Ever since his short-stinted 2021 run, more questions were asked of Federer about his future. The Swiss Maestro remained honest and revealed that the end was near. After the third knee surgery in the latter half of 2021, Roger wanted to see if he could compete with the best for one last time before calling it quits.

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Roger Federer eventually announced his retirement in September 2022, stating that the Laver Cup would be his final ATP event. At that time, he was <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-nadal-and-djokovic-are-not-at-the-same-level-roger-federers-invincible-legacy-receives-stamp-of-approval-in-the-highly-controversial-goat-debate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holding 20 grand slam titles with 103 titles in total</a>. This record put him at number two for overall titles after Jimmy Connors who leads by six titles. Federer has also come close to getting the Calendar Slam achievement three times in his career, with the French Open eluding him each time.
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Roger Federer's Foundations and Charity</strong></h2>
Along with the huge prize money won during his career, the Swiss Maestro has also accumulated more than $50 million in charity for his foundation. His charity has provided for one million children in Africa. In December 2023, The Roger Federer Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary. According to their official website, the foundation has helped 2,700,000 children until the end of 2023.

Roger Federer was appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2006. According to the official <a href="https://www.unicef.org/goodwill-ambassadors/roger-federer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNICEF website</a>- <em>"Roger supported UNICEF when the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004. In the disaster’s aftermath, he made a significant personal donation to the relief effort, joined other athletes in raising funds and organized an all-star exhibition tournament with proceeds benefiting UNICEF’s tsunami-relief programmes."</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer</b><b>’s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.625px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 127.775px"><a href="https://instagram.com/rogerfederer?igshid=1bk002hpi4wa6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rogerfederer</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.625px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 127.775px"><a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roger Federer</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.625px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 127.775px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Federer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roger Federer</a></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Roger Federer</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Born</td>
<td style="height: 24px">August 8, 1981</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Place of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Basel, Switzerland</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Swiss</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Robert Federer; Lynette Federer</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">187 lbs</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Wife</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Miroslava "Mirka" Federer</td>
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<td style="height: 51px">Myla Rose Federer, Charlene Riva Federer, Lenny Federer, Leo Federer</td>
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