Roger Federer
Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis player widely considered among the greatest in the sport's history.
He held the world number one ranking for a record 310 weeks and won twenty Grand Slam singles titles.
His fluid playing style and graceful movement made him a standard for tennis elegance: He moves like Federer out there.
Racket stroke across body
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
- serveAttend to needs
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- grand slamWinning every trick
Wimbledon · baseline · rally · ace · break point · clay court · hardcourt · grass court
Superlative status designation
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- sportsmanshipEthical athletic conduct
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
icon · inspiration · retirement · rivalry · Nadal · Djokovic · longevity · dominance
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- fluidityState of flowing freely
effortless · smooth · stylish · aesthetic · footwork · movement · timing · touch
Swiss Rhine city
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- GermanCentral European language
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
- RolexSwiss luxury watchmaker
Swiss precision · Lindt · national pride · dual citizenship · hometown · European
Names of creative works
- trophiesPrizes for achievement
- winnerOne who prevails
- victoriesSuccessful outcomes in competition
- world number oneHighest-ranked competitor globally
consecutive · streaks · finals · semifinals · records · prize money · masters
backhand
Racket stroke across body
grand slam · Wimbledon · baseline · rally · ace · break point · clay court · hardcourt · grass court · tiebreak
GOAT
Superlative status designation
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- sportsmanshipEthical athletic conduct
ambassador · icon · inspiration · retirement · rivalry · Nadal · Djokovic · longevity · dominance · era
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
fluidity · effortless · smooth · stylish · aesthetic · footwork · movement · timing · touch · creativity
Basel
Swiss Rhine city
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- GermanCentral European language
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
Rolex · Swiss precision · Lindt · national pride · dual citizenship · hometown · European
titles
Names of creative works
world number one · consecutive · streaks · finals · semifinals · records · prize money · masters
- tennisace, serve, forehand, backhand, volley
- Racket AthletesRafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf
- Sports ChampionsNew York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, New England Patriots, Manchester United, Real Madrid
- Swiss FiguresJean-Jacques Rousseau, Jean Piaget, Carl Jung, John Calvin, Paul Klee
- Sports LegendsMichael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Babe Ruth
- Sports greatnessUsain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Wayne Gretzky, Simone Biles, Serena Williams
Roger FedererRafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic · John McEnroe · Andy Murray · grinder · Jimmy Connors
Roger FedererJohn McEnroe
Jimmy Connors · Serena Williams · hothead · villain · enfant terrible