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Through the years: Roger and Mirka Federer

A gallery commemorating one of the sport's most beloved pairings on and off the court.

ByMatt Fitzgerald

Published Sep 21, 2022

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At the 2000 Olympics, Roger Federer just missed out on bringing home a medal for his country when he was edged out for bronze by Arnaud Di Pasquale. But not all was lost in Sydney for the Swiss teenager—for it was the place where he met the love of his life, Miroslava "Mirka" Federer.

As Federer blossomed into a global icon sustaining remarkable longevity, he often credited Mirka’s ongoing support and love for driving him forward. Now, the time has come for the 20-time major champion to hang up his racquet.

As the 41-year-old prepares to bid adieu at the Laver Cup in London, we celebrate one of the sport’s most beloved pairings with a trip down memory lane:

2001: Just before the calendar page turned to a New Year, sharing the court at the 2002 Hopman Cup.

2001: Just before the calendar page turned to a New Year, sharing the court at the 2002 Hopman Cup.

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2003, Wimbledon: Posing with Roger's first major trophy.

2003, Wimbledon: Posing with Roger's first major trophy. 

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2004: When in Gstaad, have a welcome glass of champagne.

2004: When in Gstaad, have a welcome glass of champagne. 

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2004, post-US Open title run: Monday morning reading for Roger; mapping out logistics for Mirka.

2004, post-US Open title run: Monday morning reading for Roger; mapping out logistics for Mirka.

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2006: This iconic capture from Doha deserves its own meme.

2006: This iconic capture from Doha deserves its own meme.

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2008: Dressing the part for the Laureus World Sports Awards.

2008: Dressing the part for the Laureus World Sports Awards.

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2008: Practice court things in Shanghai.

2008: Practice court things in Shanghai.

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2012: Waving to the Wimbledon champion. Or to Myla and Charlene, just dad.

2012: Waving to the Wimbledon champion. Or to Myla and Charlene, just dad.

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2016: Stepping out for the Louis Vuitton show during October's Paris Fashion Week.

2016: Stepping out for the Louis Vuitton show during October's Paris Fashion Week.

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2016: Taking in November's Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

2016: Taking in November's Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

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2017: Mirka was a mood during the AO fortnight in Melbourne (her husband would capture his first major in 4.5 years).

2017: Mirka was a mood during the AO fortnight in Melbourne (her husband would capture his first major in 4.5 years).

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2017: Arriving in style for the spring wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthew.

2017: Arriving in style for the spring wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthew.

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2017: Celebrating a Wimbledon triumph for the eighth time.

2017: Celebrating a Wimbledon triumph for the eighth time.

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2018: This is pure love.

2018: This is pure love. 

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2022, Lenzerheide, Switzerland: Looking towards the future.

2022, Lenzerheide, Switzerland: Looking towards the future. 

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