Roger Federer: 20 Grand Slam Wins

On August 8, 1981, a star was born in Basel, Switzerland and the baby's happy parents named him, Roger Federer, not knowing the world stage was waiting for the star-studded kid.

At the age of 11, Roger had all the trappings of a force to reckon with in the tennis field having become the top 3 best Swiss tennis players for the junior team. He had a strong drive, he had a passion for the game, his goal was the world stage and nothing, absolutely nothing was going to deter young Federer from fulfilling his dreams.

Roger Federer practiced relentlessly. At age 14 he would spend six hours per week practicing and participating in two to three tournaments in a month. Federer arguably became one of the youngest lawn tennis player at age 18 and in the Swiss David Team. He didn't go the whole haul alone as he learned from his idols, Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker.

By 1998, Federer had gone professional, having won the Wimbledon titles for boy's singles and doubles. He was then 'The New Kid' in the block to beat. Surprisingly, he took on erstwhile tennis champion Pete Sampras at the Wimbledon 2001 and knocked him out at the fourth round. So, began the story of the Swiss kid now turned a world tennis giant in the making, a sensation loved by his emerging fans, scoffed by some and dreaded by others, who were his opponents. So, what's it going to be?

At last, Roger Federer has written his name in the sands of time. He made history repeatedly and became the Greatest Of All Times (G.O.A.T). As his active days in the lawn tennis court gradually draw to an end, Roger Federer has everything to be thankful for.

With over 1,500 matches played in his life as a professional player, 103 career wins, 20 Grand Slam titles from 31 final matches, over 10 consecutive finals, and more 8 consecutive finals, Roger Federer has set a record to emulate for years to come.

To know more about this champ and menacing player, his games, intrigues, bad days, special moments, style of play, emotions, victories and more, let's delve into the life of Roger Federer and his 20 Grand Slam title win.