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

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

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.

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

Roger Federer’s almost-billionaire status

His fashion endorsement – and collections – for Uniqlo

Enjoying life off the court, from family to philanthropy