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Roger Federer has stepped even higher into sporting and business history this week. According to Forbes, Federer’s net worth shot up to $1.1 billion, cementing him as the world’s seventh billionaire athlete and only the second tennis player ever to enter that stratospheric club, following Ion Tiriac. Most headlines focused on this milestone, with People, Us Weekly, and other major publications running stories about how Federer’s wealth has surged—thanks not just to his legendary 20 Grand Slam victories but also his strategic pivot into entrepreneurship and investments. It’s his stake in Swiss sportswear startup On that’s drawing as much attention as his forehand, with Forbes reporting he holds three percent of a company now valued upwards of $17 billion. The timing wasn’t lost on the media as Federer, age 44, continues to rake in returns from a $300 million multi-year deal with Uniqlo and legacy pacts with Rolex, Mercedes, Lindt, and Moet & Chandon, plus more than $130 million from career prize money. Federer now finds himself on listicles with names like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Magic Johnson.
In terms of career impact, the chatter centers not only on Federer’s finances. His management company, Team8, which he co-founded in 2013, and the annual Laver Cup—his brainchild—keep him in the tennis headlines even in retirement. For instance, as reported by the ATP Tour, Carlos Alcaraz credited Federer’s advice, delivered backstage just this year, with shaping his approach ahead of the current US Open, reinforcing Federer’s continuous influence on the new generation. This type of “passing the torch” moment trended widely on tennis social media and was referenced by several players throughout the week.
Federer’s philanthropic work also returned to the spotlight amid his billionaire status. Reports highlighted the Roger Federer Foundation’s accomplishments—over three million children assisted in Africa with access to education since its founding in 2003. Federer, according to international press, remains visibly involved, visiting schools and promoting charitable activity.
On social media and in the business press, Federer's billionaire news triggered a new round of nostalgia and celebration, resurfacing highlights of his Wimbledon wins, his graceful exits from the sport, and clips from his viral 2024 Dartmouth commencement speech. As covered by Tennis365 and Times of India, even coaches in other sports, like hockey, are referencing Federer’s recent public speeches, coaching their players to adopt his mindset about loss and resilience.
No major negative news, controversy, or unsubstantiated rumors have emerged in recent days—Federer’s image continues to be one of clean-cut success, transcending sport into the rarefied air of international celebrity entrepreneurs. The current wave of coverage suggests that, post-retirement, Federer’s business activities and philanthropic influence are outshining even his historic on-court achievements.
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