10 amazing facts about Roger Federer

#3 Has had a Swiss Post stamp issued in his honour

Federer alongside a giant replica of the stamp

Switzerland's postal service found a novel way to honour the country's biggest sporting star in 2007 when they released a one franc stamp - the most common one used in France, showing a picture of him winning the Wimbledon title.

The stamp marked the first occasion in history that the Swiss Post had issued a stamp featuring a living person.

They announced the decision to release such a stamp when Federer broke Jimmy Connors' record of 161 consecutive weeks as world number one, but did not disclose the design till the actual launch.

#4 Angry and emotional as a youngster playing tennis

Though his approach now on the court is considered to be an example for other professionals and youngsters to follow, he was, surprisingly, an angry player as a teenager growing up, and had trouble controlling emotions on the court. It has been said that he was not averse to whining at bad calls, slamming balls in anger, arguing with his father and on the odd occasion, sending his racquet flying across the court.

However, the shocking death of his mentor and coach, Paul Carter, who had taught him to control his temper and be polite and gracious, was the turning point in Federer's career as he changed his approach.