Organisers made the decision to halt play due to darkness just as home favourite Monfils had clinched the second set to send the crowd into a frenzy. All of Sunday’s unfinished tennis will begin or continue on Monday, where organisers and fans alike hope to catch up to the schedule without any more rain. Roger Federer and Gael Monfils were at one set apiece when the decision was made to halt play for the day at the French Open. More to follow 

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<h3><strong>Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who's antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year.

With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time.

He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016.

[caption id="attachment_467542" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467542" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1170607494.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men's Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-court?</strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments.

His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament.

Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay.

At the Grand Slams, Monfils' best runs came at the 2008 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> and 2016 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/">US Open</a>, when he reached the semi-finals.

[caption id="attachment_467541" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467541" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1171008908.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men's Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Gael Monfils' form leading up to the 2021 season</h3>
Monfils' 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> there before losing in three tough sets.

However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments.

Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings.
<h3>Personal life</h3>
Monfils is married to WTA star <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elina Monfils</a>. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021.

[caption id="attachment_474350" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-474350" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1187163448.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina at ATP Finals 2019" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)[/caption]

<strong>READ MORE - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-elina-svitolinas-boyfriend-gael-monfils-when-did-they-start-dating/">Who is Elina Svitolina?s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating?</a></strong>
<h3>Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021</h3>
So far, Monfils has <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/players/gael-monfils/mc65/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/gael-monfils-net-worth/#:~:text=Ga%C3%ABl%20Monfils%20Net%20Worth%3A%20Ga%C3%ABl,tennis%20at%20a%20young%20age." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated</a> net worth of $10 million.
<h3><b>Gael Monfils' Endorsements 2021</b></h3>
Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by <strong>Asics </strong>for his clothes and shoes.

In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, <strong>Wilson</strong> in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by <strong>Rokit</strong>, <strong>eToro</strong>, <strong>Maui Jim.</strong>

He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit.
<h3><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments.

During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/news/best-of-2020-charity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">donated</a> to a hospital staff.
<h3>How to contact Gael Monfils?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Gael_Monfils" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgaelmonfils/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
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<td width="144"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="144">34</td>
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<td width="144">6 ft 4 in</td>
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<td width="144">Liam Smith</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Net Worth</strong></td>
<td width="144">$10 million</td>
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<td width="144">Asics, Wilson, Rokit</td>
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Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who&#8217;s antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year. With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time. He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men&#8217;s Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) On-court?Achievements With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments. His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament. Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay. At the Grand Slams, Monfils&#8217; best runs came at the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open, when he reached the semi-finals. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men&#8217;s Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Gael Monfils&#8217; form leading up to the 2021 season Monfils&#8217; 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating Novak Djokovic there before losing in three tough sets. However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments. Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings. Personal life Monfils is married to WTA star Elina Monfils. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) READ MORE &#8211; Who is Elina Svitolina?s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating? Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021 So far, Monfils has earned $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Gael Monfils&#8217; Endorsements 2021 Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by Asics for his clothes and shoes. In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, Wilson in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by Rokit, eToro, Maui Jim. He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit. Foundations and Charity Work Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were donated to a hospital staff. How to contact Gael Monfils? Twitter, Instagram  Age 34  Height 6 ft 4 in  Coach Liam Smith  Net Worth $10 million  Marital status Married  Spouse Elina Monfils  Residence Tr?lex, Switzerland  Nationality French  Endorsements Asics, Wilson, Rokit

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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.

[caption id="attachment_1512871" align="aligncenter" width="1482"]<img class="wp-image-1512871 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1015047875h.jpg" alt="Roger Federer, Mirka Federer" width="1482" height="1144" /> Image credits - Imago[/caption]

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">Education</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Graduate</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Parents</td>
<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">Weight</td>
<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">Kids</td>
<td style="height: 51px">Myla Rose Federer, Charlene Riva Federer, Lenny Federer, Leo Federer</td>
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<strong>History</strong>

The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use.

But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game.

The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games.

Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter's case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets.

<img class="size-full wp-image-108658 aligncenter" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tennis-court-us-open.gif" alt="Psychology of Tennis" width="600" height="353" />

There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905.

With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men's section, it is Roger Federer.
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Players on Court</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Grand Slams per Year</strong></td>
<td width="319">4</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male</strong></td>
<td width="319">20 (Roger Federer)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female?</strong></td>
<td width="319">24 (Margaret Court)</td>
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History The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use. But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game. The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games. Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter&#8217;s case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets. There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905. With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men&#8217;s section, it is Roger Federer.  Maximum Number of Players on Court 2  Number of Grand Slams per Year 4  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male 20 (Roger Federer)  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female? 24 (Margaret Court)