What is Roger Federer up to in retirement? From his massive Uniqlo deal to charity work in Africa, performing with Coldplay and playing doting dad, the tennis champ is officially living his best life

Mar 10 , 2024

Tennis champ Roger Federer is living his best life in retirement. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

He is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with multiple records to his name. Roger Federer retired from tennis in September 2022, but has remained top of mind for many.

Whether he is forging ahead with business partnerships or supporting the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup, Federer has shown fans a new side to himself after his tennis success.

So what exactly has he been up to since?

Roger Federer’s almost-billionaire status

Roger Federer bids farewell to the crowd at the end of his last professional tennis match, at the Laver Cup in London, in September 2022. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

At 42, the Swiss maestro’s net worth has continued to grow in retirement and he is now close to reaching billionaire status, with an estimated fortune of US$95.1 million, per Forbes.

According to the publication, Federer made US$130 million in prize money over his career, with most his net worth coming from appearances and endorsements. Federer’s endorsement portfolio includes the likes of Rolex, Lindt, Wilson and On.

His philanthropic efforts have seen his namesake foundation raise more than US$50 million and educate 1.5 million children in Africa to date.

His fashion endorsement – and collections – for Uniqlo

Roger Federer at Wimbledon in June 2023, wearing a jumper from the Uniqlo RF collection. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

According to Forbes, Federer’s current biggest deal is with the Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo. In 2018, he signed a 10-year, US$300 million deal with the brand – with the collaboration continuing since his retirement.

Roger Federer models pieces from his Uniqlo autumn 2023 collection, designed in collaboration with Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

Per The New York Times, in August 2023, Federer introduced his first fashion collection that he designed with Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson. Going beyond the tennis star’s previous merch of hats and T-shirts with his RF logo, the collection included fleece zip-up jackets and nylon joggers.

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Enjoying life off the court, from family to philanthropy

Roger Federer on holiday in Thailand, in February. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

For a quarter of a century, Federer’s life was all about training and winning. After stepping away from his lifelong career, the tennis champ initially said he didn’t know how he would take it. In an interview with The New York Times, Federer added that he ended his career in the most perfect way at the Laver Cup: “I was surrounded by my biggest rivals, and my family was there and my friends.”

Roger Federer shared a snap from Venice, in April 2022. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

With no hectic training and travel schedule, Federer has had more time for the ordinary things in life. A year into his retirement, he told The Wall Street Journal that he was doing more dad duties, like driving his four children to school.

Fans have also seen a more laid-back side to the tennis star. In July last year, he got on stage at a Coldplay concert in Zurich and played the shaker.

Roger Federer travelled with his namesake foundation to the Southern African country of Lesotho, in May 2023. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

Federer also told The New York Times that he was travelling more with his family, taking his children on a trip for his foundation to the Southern African country of Lesotho, and travelling with his parents on the Orient Express. He also attended the Met Gala, earning kudos for his style choices.

South African rugby players Siya Kolisi (left) and Eben Etzebeth (right) pose with Roger Federer (centre) and the Webb Ellis Cup after the Springboks beat New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images

The tennis star also made a splash when he attended the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in France, wearing a Springboks rugby shirt and scarf. South Africa faced off against New Zealand and, considering that Federer’s mum Lynette is South African, the tennis legend took her to the game along with his wife and children. Federer proceeded to go viral for meeting the Springboks after they won the game.

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His upcoming Amazon Prime documentary

Roger Federer and his wife, former professional tennis player Mirka Federer. Photo: @rogerfederer/Instagram

According to Variety, Amazon Prime Video will produce a feature-length documentary detailing the last 12 days of Federer’s career. The docu will also feature some of the tennis champ’s main professional rivals including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. It will be directed by Asif Kapadia, who won an Oscar for the Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy.

Federer said that he allowed the footage to be shot as it was “originally a home video never intended for public viewing”, per Yahoo! News Singapore. However, as the film turned out to contain some powerful moments, with the tennis star appearing at his most candid, Federer agreed for it to be shared with the wider world.

Roger Federer

The tennis legend’s wealth continues to grow through endorsements with the likes of Uniqlo and Rolex, while his foundation has raised more than US$50 million and educated 1.5 million kids in Africa
Besides launching his first fashion collection with Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, Federer has attended the Met Gala, performed with Coldplay, and supported the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup