The 43-year-old spent 310 weeks as world No 1 during his career and won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, alongside a Davis Cup triumph for Switzerland and 103 ATP Tour singles titles in total.
The Swiss is widely recognised as one of the most graceful tennis players of all time and still has a significant following across the world, highlighted by the release of the documentary 12 Final Daysearlier this year.
Federer’s career was largely defined by his rivalries with Nadal and Djokovic, and both men have gone on to overtake his Grand Slam haul over the past decade or so.
But former player, agent, and tournament owner Tiriac – considered the richest man in tennis – still believes that Federer is far apart from the Spaniard and Serbian in one area.
