Skysports.com looks back at how Roger Federer has claimed his 14 Grand Slam singles titles.
How Federer claimed his 14 Grand Slam singles titles
Roger Federer joined Pete Sampras on a record 14 grand-slam titles with his victory over Robin Soderling in the French Open final. Here, we look at the Swiss star's journey to greatness, from winning his first Wimbledon crown to securing that elusive Roland Garros title
1. Wimbledon 2003
Federer, 21, produces a near-faultless display to beat Mark Philippoussis 7-6 (7/5) 6-2 7-6 (7/3) and claim his first grand-slam title. He had previously failed to get past the quarter-finals at a major.
2. Australian Open 2004
Federer celebrates becoming world number one by outclassing Marat Safin 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 6-2 in what proves to be a one-sided final.
3. Wimbledon 2004
For the second year in succession, Federer is brought to tears after winning Wimbledon, digging deep to come from behind and beat Andy Roddick 4-6 7-5 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 in a stuttering display.
4. US Open 2004
Federer becomes the first man in history to win his first four grand-slam finals - and the first man in 16 years to claim three Majors in one year - with a 6-0 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 rout of Lleyton Hewitt, his first victory in New York.
5. Wimbledon 2005
Federer completes a hat-trick of titles at SW19 with a devastating display to defeat Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6 (7/2) 6-4, labelling his performance "flawless" and the best of his life.
6. US Open 2005
Federer dashes 35-year-old Andre Agassi's hopes of a fairytale victory in New York, defending his title with a 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7/1) 6-1 win.
7. Australian Open 2006
Federer recovers from a poor start to sink unfancied Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 5-7 7-5 6-0 6-2 for his second title in Melbourne.
8. Wimbledon 2006
Federer takes his winning streak on grass to 48 matches by beating arch rival Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 (7/5) 6-7 (2/7) 6-3 for a fourth Wimbledon crown.
9. US Open 2006
Federer becomes the first man in the Open era to claim the Wimbledon-US Open in three successive years by downing Andy Roddick 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-1, moving past Agassi and Fred Perry in the list of grand-slam winners.
10. Australian Open 2007
Federer becomes the first man since 1980 to win a grand slam without dropping a set as he sees off Fernando Gonzalez 7-6 (7/2) 6-4 6-4 for a third title in Melbourne.
11. Wimbledon 2007
Federer emulates Bjorn Borg by winning a fifth straight title in SW19, beating Nadal for the second year in succession in an epic five-setter - 7-6 (9/7) 4-6 7-6 (7/3) 2-6 6-2 - that lasted close to four hours.
12. US Open 2007
Federer is given a tough test by Novak Djokovic but wins 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/2) 6-4, despite trailing by a break in each set. It is his fourth consecutive title in New York.
13. US Open 2008
Federer recovers from his Roland Garros and Wimbledon heartbreak months earlier to win a fifth straight title at Flushing Meadows, beating Britain's Andy Murray 6-2 7-5 6-2 in the final as a second seed.
14. French Open 2009
Federer grabs the elusive title at Roland Garros by beating surprise finalist Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6 (7/1) 6-4. The Swiss had lost the three previous finals to Nadal.
