Wimbledon 2007, Roger Federer wins 5 in a row

Roger Federer path to the Wimbledon 2007 title
I was at the Wimbledon Championships in 2007 to watch Roger win his fifth title in a row
…at the Fred Perry statue in 2007…

Roger Federer won 20 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, beginning with his first victory at Wimbledon in 2003 and concluding with the 2018 Australian Open. He was the first male player to reach the 20-title milestone. 

Grand Slam Title Timeline

Federer’s most dominant period occurred between 2004 and 2007, a span in which he won 11 of 16 contested majors. 

Key Milestones 

  • First Major: Defeated Mark Philippoussis at Wimbledon 2003 to win his maiden Slam.
  • Career Grand Slam: Completed the set of all four majors by winning the 2009 French Open, defeating Robin Söderling in the final.
  • Wimbledon Record: He holds the Open Era record for the most men’s singles titles at Wimbledon with 8 victories (2003–2007, 2009, 2012, 2017).
  • Consecutive Dominance: He won five consecutive titles at both Wimbledon (2003–2007) and the US Open (2004–2008).
  • Final Major: His 20th and final Grand Slam title came at the 2018 Australian Open after defeating Marin Čilić in five sets. 

Federer officially retired from professional tennis on September 23, 2022, following the Laver Cup.