Roger Federer turns 38: 38 key stats to commemorate the occasion

Modified Aug 07, 2019 20:48 GMT

#13 to #1

#13: Federer is one of 13 players in the Open Era to have won a Major after turning 30.

#12: Federer's 12 Grand Slam finals at Wimbledon is the most Grand Slam finals at a single tournament by any player (joint level with Nadal - French Open).

Federer's 12th Wimbledon final in 2019 is the joint most finals at a tournament by any player

#11: Federer is the only player to win 11 hardcourt Grand Slams (6 Australian Open, 5 US Open).

#10: Federer's 10 wins over the top-ranked player and 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals are both Open Era records.

#9: Federer has won 9 titles in his hometown Basel.

#8: Federer's 8 titles at Wimbledon is an all-time record. The Swiss is also one of only 8 players to have won the career Grand Slam.

#7: Federer's 7 finals at both Australian Open and US Open is the only instance of a player reaching the title round 7 times at two different Grand Slams.

#6: Federer's 6 titles at the season-ending ATP finals is an Open Era record.

Federer celebrates his record 6th title at the season ending ATP finals in 2011

#5: Federer is the only player to play 5 Grand Slam finals at each of the 4 Grand Slams.

#4: Federer is one of only 4 players to reach all Masters 1000 finals.

#3: Federer is the only player to win 3 Grand Slams in a year on 3 occasions.

#2: Federer is one of only 2 players to have registered 1200 singles match wins (Connors 1274). The Swiss is also one of only 2 players (along with Djokovic) to register 200 or more top 10 wins.

#1: Federer is the only player to be ranked 850 weeks in the top 10 and 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1.

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