Roger Federer

no longer a Professional tennis player

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

To my tennis family and beyond,

With Love,
Roger

[Rafa Nadal @RafaelNadal]

🏌🏼‍♂️ #Fedal ✅

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

We launched a new partnership with the Get It Done Foundation in South Africa, working with grassroots organizations to strengthen early childhood education. And in Malawi, our collaboration with the Ministry of Education successfully piloted preschool classes, thanks to funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
Huge thanks to everyone who makes this work possible. Link to the full report in bio. 🙏❤️

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

2024 was another impactful year for the @rogerfedererfdn. We rolled out our Data Capturing and Information System, helping us better track each child’s progress in the School Readiness Initiative. This innovation is shaping how we support early learners across Southern Africa.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Our Bridge to School initiative continued to grow, distributing activity and toy-making booklets that empower parents to play an active role in their children’s preschool education. We also integrated our approach into pre-service teacher training in Zimbabwe and Lesotho, equipping new educators with the tools to support young learners from day one.

[Federer Foundation @rogerfedererfdn]

Thank you @RogerFederer for visiting two of the preschools that are part of our School Readiness Initiative in South Africa! @SiyaKolisi it was great that you could join us! 🇿🇦

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

Roger Federer knows a thing or two about tennis. 😉🎾

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

👀👀

[Prime Video Sport UK @primevideosport]

The past and present of @RogerFederer on Tower Bridge.

𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐑: 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬, available on Prime Video from Thursday 📺

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

It’s On 😏 @on_running

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Welcome to the @on_running family

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

@PrimeVideo Still gives me chills 😅😅

[Prime Video @PrimeVideo]

The competition is over but the legacy lives forever. FEDERER: Twelve Final Days, June 20.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Rolex has supported me throughout my career. I’m so thankful for their partnership on this film.
@ROLEX @PrimeVideo

[ROLEX @ROLEX]

We are proud and excited about the launch of the documentary ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ premiering on 20 June on @PrimeVideo. The programme goes behind the scenes during the final days of our Testimonee @rogerfederer’s illustrious tennis playing career. #RolexFamily #Perpetual

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

So glad to be back in TopSpin after all these years 🔥🔥

[#TopSpin2K25 @topspin2k]

“Being in a tennis game, of course, it’s in my roots.”

Watch motion capture help bring authenticity to @RogerFederer’s triumphant return to #TopSpin2K25

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Thank you @dartmouth for the invitation and incredible honor to deliver the commencement speech to the 2024 graduating class 🌲#Dartmouth24s

[Dartmouth 🌲 @dartmouth]

Taking center court as the #Dartmouth24s Commencement speaker 🎾…

https://t.co/3cGyr5UoM2

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

🔜🌲👀

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

A massive thank you to everyone for your support! For more details and other highlights, read the annual report, link in my bio.📚🙏🏼

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

2023 was an eventful year for @rogerfedererfdn! The highlight was my family’s visit to Lesotho. Over the year, 115 new preschool classes were created and the private sector raised $3.5 million for early education. See below for more on the entire School Readiness Initiative⬇️

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Overall, over 2.7 million children have benefited since 2003.
Over 55,000 teachers increased their abilities thanks to training.
15,327 educational institutions have improved in quality.
86 million Swiss francs have been invested so far.