Roger Federer kicked around the football with kids, talked with teachers and stood at the blackboard himself on Tuesday as he continued working on his self-named foundation this week in Zambia. View More Photos of Federer Visiting Zambia Federer, who's skipping the clay-court season for the second year in a row, visited two community schools in the District of Lundazi in the Eastern Province of Zambia. He also met with the District Council and spent time with parents, children and teachers. [ALSO LIKE] “It is my hope that in 10 years' time all children will have access to early childhood education in Zambia, as it is the foundation of all learning,” Federer said. On Wednesday, the No. 2 player in...
Roger Federer is staying plenty busy despite opting to skip the clay-court season for the second consecutive year. The 36-year-old Swiss is working on the Roger Federer Foundation in Zambia this week. Federer is seeing first-hand the impact of the foundation's ongoing education programmes in three different community schools in the Eastern Province of the country. [ALSO LIKE] Federer is interacting with children, parents, community members and teachers. The No. 2 player in the ATP Rankings also met with the President of the Republic of Zambia, Honourable Edgar Lungu in Lusaka as well as other key government representatives. The Roger Federer Foundation started working with Zambia in 2011 together with its local partners People’s Action Forum, Reformed Open Community Schools...
Roger Federer, the 97-time tour-level titlist who has spent a record 308 weeks atop the ATP Rankings during his illustrious career, was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People on Thursday. Out of the 100 selectees, just six people were chosen to be photographed for a TIME cover. The 36-year-old Swiss got the call along with activist Tarana Burke, comedian Tiffany Haddish, actress Nicole Kidman, singer Jennifer Lopez and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, wrote about Federer's success on and off the court for TIME: It’s no secret that Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player ever. As David Foster Wallace wrote, he is “one of those rare, preternatural athletes who appear to be exempt, at least...
Justin Gimelstob of ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot, looks back on memorable moments in the 32-year history of the Miami Open presented by Itau at Crandon Park.