Athletes & Sports Icons · Head-to-head
Serena Williams vs Roger Federer
Yes — based on their recorded years, Serena Williams (born 1981) and Roger Federer (born 1981) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
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Serena Williams
An American tennis player who won 23 major singles titles, the most of any player in the Open Era.
Key achievements
- Won 23 major women's singles titles, the most in the Open Era
- Was ranked world No. 1 in women's singles for 319 weeks
- Achieved a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles
- Held Olympic gold medals alongside all four major singles and doubles titles simultaneously
Fast fact
Serena Williams is the only player to complete a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles.
Full profile of Serena Williams →Roger Federer
A Swiss former professional tennis player who spent a record 237 consecutive weeks ranked world No. 1.
Key achievements
- Was ranked world No. 1 in men's singles tennis for 310 total weeks
- Won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including 20 major titles
- Set a record of 237 consecutive weeks ranked world No. 1
- Finished as the year-end world No. 1 five times
Fast fact
Federer won 20 major men's singles titles across his career.
Full profile of Roger Federer →Who lived first, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
Serena Williams (born 1981) lived first, before Roger Federer (born 1981), based on their recorded years.
Were Serena Williams and Roger Federer contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Serena Williams (born 1981) and Roger Federer (born 1981) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Serena Williams and Roger Federer have in common?
Both Serena Williams and Roger Federer are grouped among our Athletes & Sports Icons figures and lived during the Modern Era.