How many times has Federer been number 1?

Since ATP introduced its computerized ranking system in 1973, 25 men have been ranked as the world number one. Roger Federer, winner of a record 19 Grand Slam titles in his career, also holds the record for the most total weeks at number one, with 302 weeks spanning over three separate periods.

Can Roger Federer come back?

After undergoing his latest knee surgery, Roger Federer says that “the worst is behind me” and that he hopes to return to the tennis court in 2022. The 20-time Grand Slam champion announced in August he would be “out many months” following the latest procedure.

What is Roger Federer currently ranked?

No. 16
Last updated on: 8 November 2021. Roger Federer (German: [ˈrɔdʒər ˈfeːdərər]; born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player. He is ranked No. 16 in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

Did Federer have his knee surgery?

Roger Federer Through the Ages The 40-year-old underwent a third procedure on his right knee following Wimbledon, having already had surgery twice in the first half of 2020 and another procedure on his left knee in 2016.

How many weeks has Federer been number 1 in the world?

Federer has spent 310 weeks as the No. 1 ranked player in the world (ranked No. 1 for 237 consecutive weeks), the most of any men’s tennis player in the Open Era.

How did Roger Federer return to number 1 in ATP rankings?

In mid-February, Federer won his third Rotterdam Open title to return to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, clinching the spot with a quarterfinal victory over Robin Haase. He beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the final. At 36 years and 195 days of age, he became the oldest ATP world No. 1 by more than three years.

How many times has Roger Federer won the Australian Open?

Federer is one of two players (along with Djokovic) to win two different Grand Slam titles six or more times (six Australian Open and eight Wimbledon). Federer is the only male player to be seeded No. 1 for 18 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments from 2004 French Open to 2008 Wimbledon.

Is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time?

Federer became the oldest No. 1 player on the ATP rankings list (aged 36) in February 2018. Because of these many accomplishments, Roger Federer is considered by many sports analysts to be the greatest tennis player of all time.