Roger Federer
08 August, 1981
Full Name: Roger Federer; Profession: Swiss former professional tennis player, globally renowned as one of the greatest players in tennis history for his graceful allβcourt style, mental composure, and exemplary sportsmanship; winner of 20 Grand Slam menβs singles titles and 103 ATP Tour singles titles; and a dominant world No. 1 who set records for 237 consecutive weeks and 310 total weeks at the top of the ATP singles rankings. Nationality: Swiss; Born: 8 August 1981; Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland; Generation: Millennial (Generation Y), within the commonly accepted 1981β1996 millennial birth cohort; Chinese Zodiac: Metal Rooster (born in the Rooster year 1981, associated with punctuality, discipline, precision, and a strong work ethic, traits often cited in discussions of his training habits and professional demeanor). Zodiac Sign: Leo (a sign linked in Western astrology to confidence, leadership, charisma, and creative selfβexpression, qualities frequently highlighted in commentary on his presence on and off court); Age in 2026: 45 years old on 8 August 2026, marking nearly a quarterβcentury since he turned professional in 1998. Marital Status: Married since 11 April 2009 to Mirka Federer (nΓ©e Miroslava Vavrinec), a Swiss former professional tennis player of Slovak origin whom he met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with the couple widely regarded as one of the most stable and discreet partnerships in elite sport; Children: four children in two sets of twinsβtwin daughters Myla Rose Federer and Charlene Riva Federer, born 23 July 2009; and twin sons Leo Federer and Lennart βLennyβ Federer, born 6 May 2014, who often accompanied their parents on tour during the latter part of his career; Description: Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis icon whose career defined an era of menβs tennis characterized by unprecedented shotβmaking artistry, consistency, and longevity, including a record eight Wimbledon singles titles, six Australian Open titles, five consecutive US Open titles, and one French Open crown to complete the career Grand Slam, as well as two Olympic medals and a central role in popularizing tennis in new markets around the world; he was celebrated for his rivalry with contemporaries such as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, which elevated interest in the sport globally, and he received numerous sportsmanship and fanβvoted awards reflecting his reputation for humility, philanthropy through the Roger Federer Foundation, and dignified conduct in victory and defeat; Cause of Death: Not applicableβalive as of August 8, 2026, with no reported cause of death; celebrated in current biographies and official profiles as a retired living legend and global ambassador for tennis and charitable initiatives