Wimbledon🎾 Men's Tennis · 2009
Federer passes Sampras
A 16–14 fifth set against Andy Roddick at Wimbledon brings a record 15th major.
🎾 Men's Tennis · #3 of 8
Roger Federer
Held No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks; 8 Wimbledon titles.
Active 1998–2022
GOAT score
86.8
Rank range #2–#3
Data coverage 100%
Data coverage 100%
WimbledonThe Machine’s breakdown
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles Achievement | 20 | 83 |
| Weeks at No. 1 Dominance | 310 | 72 |
| Year-end No. 1 finishes Dominance | 5 | 63 |
| Career match win % Dominance | 82% | 97 |
| Most Slams in one season Peak | 3 | 100 |
| Seasons from first to last Slam Longevity | 16 | 89 |
| Career titles Longevity | 103 | 94 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.atptour.com, as of September 2026.
What you can learn from Roger
- Grace and economy of effort
- Sportsmanship
- Reinvention late in career
The Panel
Has 20 Slams and 310 weeks at No. 1, and his 2004 to 2007 peak is the best four-year stretch in the pool. He did more than anyone to globalize the modern game's popularity. His grace and conduct set the standard for how a champion carries himself.
Impact 10/10 · Character 10/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Federer combined 20 Slams, 310 weeks at No. 1, five year-end No. 1 finishes, a 16-season Slam span and a 103-title career. His playing style and global cultural impact also helped reshape the public image and reach of modern tennis.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
Federer popularized an aesthetic and tactical brand of tennis that elevated the sport's global footprint. Evidence includes 20 Grand Slams, 310 weeks at No. 1, and extraordinary grace under pressure.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
20 majors, 310 weeks at No. 1 and graceful all-court mastery over 16 seasons made him the aesthetic and commercial face of the sport; he raised the technical ceiling and inspired a generation with elegance under pressure.
Impact 9/10 · Character 9/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
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