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Federer

British

/ ˈfɛdərə /

noun

Roger . born 1981, Swiss tennis player: winner of a record seventeen Grand Slam singles titles (2003–12), including seven at Wimbledon and five at the US Open

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It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Kauffman made a few tweaks and added the names of some billionaires he thought worth celebrating, including Taylor Swift, Roger Federer and Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament's identity.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer are recently retired, neatly folding headbands in the sock drawer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Novak Djokovic launched his career in the shadow of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but has surpassed them both and now stands on the cusp of tennis history.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

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