(CNN) Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent Switzerland in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saying that a recent setback with his knee forced the decision. The 39-year-old underwent two knee operations in 2020.
Similarly one may ask, how old was Roger Federer when he started playing tennis?
Who Is Roger Federer? Roger Federer was among his country’s top junior tennis players by age 11. He turned pro in 1998, and with his victory at Wimbledon in 2003 he became the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Also to know is, how big is Roger Federer?
Player Results
| 40 (1981.08.08) Age | 1998 Turned Pro |
|---|---|
| 187 lbs (85 kg) Weight | 6’1″ (185 cm) Height |
| Birthplace Basel, Switzerland | |
| Residence Switzerland | |
| Plays Right-Handed, One-Handed Backhand | |
Who will Federer play next?
Who will Roger Federer play next? The player up against Federer in the Wimbledon 2021 quarter finals will be Polish 14th seed Hubert Hurkacz.
Who is the best tennis player of all time?
Roger Federer
| Rank | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Federer | SUI |
| 2 | Rod Laver ‡ ◊ ‡ | AUS |
| 3 | Steffi Graf ‡ | FRG/ GER |
Why do tennis players scream?
Some say tennis players grunt to put off their opponents. Others believes it’s simply a release of energy playing such an elite level of sport. But for Louise Deeley, a sports psychologist, she believes it can actually be a piece of the arsenal in their game.
Which Grand Slam has Federer won most?
20 Grand Slam