{"id":1405775,"date":"2021-08-29T21:58:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1405775"},"modified":"2021-08-29T21:58:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:58:58","slug":"roger-federer-won-5-u-s-open-championships-tennis-worked-barista-nike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/roger-federer-won-5-u-s-open-championships-tennis-worked-barista-nike\/","title":{"rendered":"Roger Federer Won 5 U.S. Open Championships in Tennis but Still Worked as a Barista at Nike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The U.S. Open, the last grand slam event of the year, starts Monday in New York, but without some of the best tennis players ever. In a span of just two weeks, Roger Federer<\/a>, Rafael Nadal<\/a>, and Serena Williams<\/a> withdrew. In the case of the men\u2019s draw, Novak Djokovic can continue the domination that has seen him, Nadal, and Federer account for 60 of the past 71 major titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Djokovic could capture his fourth U.S. Open, which would complete the 2021 grand slam. But will he serve coffee at Asics headquarters, the way Federer did at Nike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Federer rates among the all-time greats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand during his men's singles quarterfinal match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland at on July 7, 2021. | Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Federer stands tied with Nadal and Djokovic at 20 career championships in tennis\u2019 four majors. Federer won all of his from 2003-18, and Nadal\u2019s span from 2005-20. But Djokovic has won his 20 since 2011, when he came within two victories at the French Open of a grand slam, and time is on his side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federer, a 40-year-old native of Switzerland, made an amazing 18 of a possible 19 grand slam finals in a span beginning in 2005. He was only 27 years old when he eclipsed Pete Sampras\u2019 then-record 14 titles. His legacy also includes 237 consecutive weeks (and 310 overall) ranked at No. 1 in the world and 103 ATP singles championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Federer\u2019s trademarks has been his demeanor on the court, acknowledged with a record 13 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Federer\u2019s net worth comes with a sense of humor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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