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Roger Federer has been back in major headlines this week, but not for returning to the tennis court. Instead, much of the conversation centered around his legacy as the next generation, particularly Carlos Alcaraz, surged at the 2025 US Open. Mats Wilander told TNT Sports, as highlighted by both the Times of India and Hindustan Times, that Alcaraz has a good chance of matching Roger’s 20 Grand Slam titles following the Spaniard’s latest win, making Federer’s benchmark a hot topic once more. The tennis world, triggered by Alcaraz’s achievement and return to world No. 1, is using Federer’s record as a yardstick to measure greatness in this new era of men’s tennis, cementing his long-term historic significance.

Financial news has also put Federer in the spotlight. Forbes recently reaffirmed that Federer’s estimated net worth is now $1.1 billion, making him one of only seven athletes in history to exceed a billion dollars in pretax earnings while still active, a distinction he shares with giants like LeBron James and Tiger Woods. His lucrative partnerships with Uniqlo and Nike, as well as a stake in the On sneaker company—plus continued business activity through Team8 and the plant-based food company NotCo—have helped keep him in the financial news cycle. Federer spoke with GQ about embracing retirement and his comfort with life away from the ATP grind, referencing public appearances like the Met Gala, and how he transitioned from his tight-lipped player persona to a more open, globally-minded celebrity lifestyle.

Social media and tennis commentary have brought him back into the conversation, especially as Carlos Alcaraz, now openly inspired by Federer’s advice, cited Federer as a source of wisdom guiding his longer-term ambitions, as reported by ATP Tour. Meanwhile, anticipation is rising for the upcoming Laver Cup, an event Federer founded, which is set to showcase the ongoing influence of his off-court ventures and organizational vision; ticket chatter and lineup speculation are already making the rounds.

No major controversies or unsubstantiated rumors have surfaced regarding Federer’s private life or business dealings in recent days. The news cycle right now features him as a financial icon, a yardstick for emerging talent, and, quietly, a global personality gracefully leaning into his post-competition era. Expect this Federer-as-legend narrative to recur each time a new champion reshapes the sport’s pecking order.

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