Roger Federer is well known for being one of the greatest players in tennis history. The Swiss sensation has amassed 102 titles and 20 slams during his incredible career. 9 of these titles come from Basel that is his hometown tournament. Federer revealed that he has a contract that he will compete in Basel as far as he is an active player (and healthy).
€1 million the appearance fee (?) that will be donated
As reported by the local newspaper, Basler Zeitung, on Sunday Federer commented: “My goal was that my contract will continue automatically as long as I play. And so we have settled it now. For me, it was clear anyway that I would play here every year as long as I continue to play tennis professionally. And it’s also important for the organizers to know that they can count on me.”
Furthermore, the Swiss sensation added, “All the money I receive here, I continue to give to the foundation.”
According to Basler Zeitung, his Federer’s appearance fee is huge, and it can be in the region of the 7th digit and therefore, it could be around €1 million. Besides the appearance fee, Roger may also pocket €430,000 if he wins the tournament. The former world no.1 may have his friend and compatriot Stan Wawrinka to try to stop him.
Picture Courtesy of the Roger Federer’s Foundation
The Roger Federer’s Foundation
Federer’s foundation supports 309,000 children. The Swiss loves to support his charitable initiative, and he expressed the wish to be remembered more as a philanthropist than a tennis champion.
Federer in Basel, ranking, and results in 2019
Ranked no.3, the Swiss has a 46-8 win-loss record in 2019. Roger is currently playing in Basel where he bested Peter Gojowczyk 6-2 6-1.
The Swiss will square off with Albot in the 2nd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Federer.
The last time that they played each other, Federer won 4-6 7-5 6-3 in the 2nd round in Miami in 23rd March 2019.
Federer has won 3 titles in 2019 in Dubai, in Miami and in Halle. Roger was the finalist in Indian Wells and in Wimbledon.
Federer won 102 titles in his career: 47 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 20 on indoor courts, 5 on carpet courts and 19 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stan Wawrinka’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.17, the Swiss played his last match on the 20th of October when he had to bow to Andy Murray 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the final in Antwerp.
Stan Wawrinka’s best performance of this season was reaching the final in Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka played each other 28 times. The head to head is 25-3 for Federer.
The last time that they fought against each other, Roger Federer won 7-64 4-6 7-65 6-4 in the quarter in French Open in 04th June 2019.
