In pictures: Roger Federer’s trophy-laden career

The 40-year-old Swiss has won 20 grand slam singles titles.

Monday 16 August 2021 11:32 BST

Roger Federer in 2003 (left) and 2021 (Rebecca Naden/John Walton/PA).

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Roger Federer is set to undergo further knee surgery to give himself “a glimmer of hope” of returning to the tennis tour.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look back at the 40-year-old, 20-time grand slam champion’s remarkable career in pictures.

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In pictures: Roger Federer’s trophy-laden career

The 40-year-old Swiss has won 20 grand slam singles titles.

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