ROGER FEDERER has won the Wimbledon Championships eight times and much has been said about third best tennis player in the world.
But who are his parents and were they also athletes? Here’s what we know.
Robert and Lynette Federer with their son Roger
Who are Roger Federer’s parents?
Roger Federer’s parents are Robert, 73, and Lynette, 67.
Robert is a German-Swiss and Lynette is South African.
They met when Robert moved to South Africa in his 20s in 1970.
Robert and Lynnette got married in 1973 and had Roger on August 8, 1981.
They introduced Roger to tennis, but have always insisted he was gifted and was never forced.
Robert manages the Roger Federer Foundation, which helps fund education and sports projects in countries with high child mortality rates.
Roger has won eight Wimbledon trophies
Were they also athletes?
Lynette participated in track and field, netball and field hockey when she was young.
It is unclear if Robert was also an athlete.
Today, they both play tennis and golf – and Robert admits Lynette is much better.
What has Roger said of his parents?
Roger has always spoken highly of his mum and dad’s parenting techniques.
He praised them for never being pushy and always being interested in what he does.
Roger said he’s going to use the same techniques with his own children.
