10 of the most mind-blowing stats from Roger Federer’s illustrious career

Roger Federer was tennis’ biggest force for so long

Roger Federer might be calling it a career, but he is still unquestionably one of the greatest players to ever pick up a tennis racket.

He absolutely dominated the game for a whopping majority of the last 24 years. Through 1,500 matches he dominated his competition, won over a hundred titles and a number of grand slams on his rise to prominence.

It’s no wonder the world of tennis loves him so much. From the very jump, he dominated. Throughout his prime he was the pinnacle players needed to reach to get to the top of the mountain. In the end he was the pesky old-timer who just wouldn’t go down without a fight.

He dominated. That’s the only way to describe what he accomplished. And that dominance bears itself out in the numbers he accumulated over the years.

Here’s a look at the incredible career of Roger Federer, by the numbers.

Maria Sharapova announces retirement from tennis

After 28 years, five Grand Slams and a few trips to the top of the WTA world rankings, Maria Sharapova is saying goodbye to tennis.

After 28 years, five Grand Slams and a few trips to the top of the WTA world rankings, Maria Sharapova is saying goodbye to tennis.