Which Roger Federer Records Will Stand the Test of Time?

Written by: Jason Ohsie on 27th July 2011

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Roger Federer is the greatest player of all time. Roger Federer has set a number of seemingly unbreakable records, which begs the question, which of Federer's records will stand the test of time? We rank the top six records that will be broken last. EPA/PETER KLAUNZER |

Roger Federer is considered by many to be the greatest player in tennis history. As such, Federer has set a number of all-time records during his impressive 13-year professional career, many of which may never be broken in our lifetimes. In looking at his career résumé, one wonders which of his many records are sure to stand the test of time.

Ranking the Top Six Records That Will Stand the Longest:

1. Reaching 23 Straight Grand Slam Semifinals:

From winning Wimbledon in 2004 to winning the 2010 Australian Open, Federer made a mind-boggling 23 straight Grand Slam Semifinals. To achieve a record such as this, Federer needed to be consistent, focused, and versatile. The next person closest to him in ATP history was Ivan Lendl, who made 10 straight Grand Slam Semifinals. With only four Grand Slam tournaments played in a year, a player needs to have a stretch of dominance that spans over six years, with absolutely no lapses in play in the early rounds, in order to break this record.

2. 237 Consecutive Weeks as the No. 1 player

Federer has the longest single reign as the top ranked player in ATP history, as he was once the world No. 1 player from February 2, 2004 to August 17, 2008. To be healthy and in top form for about four-and-a-half years with every single player gunning for your position is simply impressive. Jimmy Connors is in second place, having spent 160 consecutive weeks as the No. 1 player.

3. Winning 16 Grand Slam Titles:

Roger Federer has won five US Open titles, six Wimbledon titles, four Australian Open titles, and one French Open title in his career. He has two more Grand Slam titles than Pete Sampras, who has 14. He also has six more titles than Rafael Nadal and 13 more titles than Novak Djokvoic, who are the only current players that have any chance of surpassing Federer on this record.

4. Reaching 10 Straight Grand Slam Finals:

From winning Wimbledon in 2005 to winning the 2007 US Open, Federer made it to 10 straight Grand Slam finals. The second longest streak also belongs to Federer, who made it to 8 straight Grand Slam finals from the 2008 French Open to the 2010 Australian Open. The third longest streak in ATP history belongs to Andre Agassi, who made it to four straight Grand Slam finals.

5. Making it to Each of the Grand Slam Finals at Least Five Times:

Federer has shown great versatility in order to make it to the final of each Grand Slam tournament at least five times each. It is rare to find players that excel on all the different surface types. Nadal has made five Wimbledon finals and six French Open finals, but has only made one Australian Open final and one U.S. Open final in his career.

6. Defending Wimbledon and the U.S. Open Four Consecutive Times Each:

Federer made history as the only male player to defend two separate Grand Slams four consecutive times each. Federer returned again and again as the defending champion after winning Wimbledon from 2003-2007, and he repeatedly defended his title at the U.S. Open after reigning from 2004-2008.

Do I have it right? Are there other Federer records that will last longer than these?

Tell me what you think in the comments below!

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Bri Bri

8-17* versus Nadal

*ongoing
execllence

better question is which one won’t stand the test of time?

You forgot the 29 connsecutive quarterfinals wich is impressive and the thing with that one is it’s still going and that might end up one of the best if he were to make like 40. In my opinion the 237 weeks at number 1 is his best and is somthing he’ll always have over his rivals. If he manages to break Pete Samparasa’s 285 weeks at number one that would be a good one. This just prooves he is the G.O.A.T
Anonymous

I think 237 weeks.Nadal can no longer beat that record for the rest of his career, because he is now back at 0. That means if he gets back to #1 and the counter starts again, he needs to keep that position until he is 29, which as we see with federer now, the physical ability will fall sharply past 27. Vice Versa, Djokovic has to remain there until he is 28, with Nadal not being able to get back on top , ever.
SI

Hahaha when all else fails trust a Nadtard to trot out the good ole head to head*. The best part of it is, this article has NOTHING to do with Nadal.

You made my day BriBri!

* first, a positive h2h just means Nadal has a good MATCHUP with federer (topspin forehand to single handed backhand). It doesn’t mean he’s a better player, because otherwise he would beat everyone else as much as Federer did, and these would be Nadal’s records. Second, the only surface where the h2h is in nadal’s favor is clay. But we already knew Nadal is better on clay so again the h2h has taught us nothing. Finally, Nadal is 5 years younger than Federer.
Ifontokak

Head tO head is nothing! Nadal can’t even defend a single title outside clay! Nobody is perfect only GOD! RF is greater than RN period!!!!!
PABS

what about his 25 or more… straight Grand Slam quarter finals?….I think it will stand the longest also.
Drprs

Except H-H that to on clay Nadal can not match any of Federar records.In all these categories pl. compare Federar with second best records and the message is clear
nobody anywhere near to him.Federar is GOAT.I have great respect for Nadal also
but Nadal fans do not have any other point except H-H.which is not favouring Federar
because Nadal could not reach many finals where Federar was waiting across the net..
Drprs

5 consecutive Wimbledon and 5 consecutive US is the gretest record Federar possesses.
Nobody can match this for ever.
Sk_99

I think his hair will stand the test of time
Elfatih A/Gadir

The maestro Federer is the GOAT, absolutely no debate on that,, the legacy of King Federer will not be matched forever,,He has closed the history of tennis by both hands and completed the triad of the Three kings of Sport :Mohamed Ali, Pele’ and Federer….
I think no record of the above six will be broken till we leave this world..
Dr.Fatih
jan

I totally agree, it will take a great player to beat these records and personally I dont think there is anyone at the moment to reach these records in their tennis career, dont forget Roger is still playing tennis and still ranked in the top 5, he is the greatest for me. Jan xxx
Anonymous

Give us a ring when he can beat Nadal at Roland Garros; Nadal has won twice in what used to be thought of as “Fed’s house” – Centre Court.
Anonymous

The semifinal record seems breakable.
Anonymous

you must be young. Every decade or so there’s a player who seems unsurpassable. Nobody thought Borg’s runs at RG and Wimbledon could possibly be matched; the McEnroe 1984 season record might get broken this year….
To Buttworshiper

Hello, how many times did Djoker trash Nadal this year?? Nadal is the past tense!!
kidane.

how about the amazing performance and tactics of his play. every move he made accounts on the history of tennis.

federer is just a gift pleasure to the fans of tennis, amzing player. milion times best of any one who plays on tennis. please no comparison, he is just amazing.
i traveled and stayed in 2 continents and some countries of our world, alot of fan and love to the only Federer,
Federer the pleasure of the tennis fans.

always the best.
excellence

Your crazy the previous out of all the players that have ever played the game is 10 to his 23. No one currently is on pace. Thats like saying djokovic is gunna go 5 years without losing in a quarter or less. Just think about that no one will beat it.
excellence

agreed
excellence

Or his 23 finals and still going
SI

@Amerikanka:

actually mate, why don’t YOU give us a ring when your boy is even in the CONVERSATION for greatest of all time.In the meanwhile we’ll continue to enjoy speculations like which of federer’s records will never be broken.

And swat away the pathetic, out-of-place bleatings of Nadtards.
Anonymous

I don’t even think you know who “my” boy is.
SI

I must admit I assumed your boy was Nadal
Anonymous

Nope.
Anonymous

never say never. The record of Roger Maris held for decades, and then was suddenly beaten twice in one season.

Navratilova holds a number of records that put all the men to shame (or at least make it difficult for me to think about them terribly seriously…)
Drprs

6 no. of World tor finals also looks like ubbeatable
Drprs

Year end world tour finals won 6 times looks unbeatable

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