40 years, 40 tweets: Twitter celebrates Roger Federer’s 40th birthday in style

Twitter celebrates the 40th birthday of the man, the myth, the legend – Roger Federer.

The Swiss makes more than any other player off the court, and he was the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2020, according to Forbes.

Chris Oddo

August 9, 2021

Roger Federer turned 40 on August 8, 2021 and immediately the Swiss legend cracked a milestone. The 20-time Grand Slam champion joins Ken Rosewall as the second player in ATP history to hold a top-10 ranking beyond the age of 40.

The twitterverse was buzzing with tributes to the legend, and we’ve collected some of the best to share with you.

The ATP, led by Novak Djokovic

Forty-love 🎉

Happy Birthday to an icon & champion of our sport, @rogerfederer! 🎊🎈 pic.twitter.com/b78UopQrja
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 8, 2021

Mercedes Benz

Break point for a new decade.

A true legend turns 40 today. Congratulations, @rogerfederer.#loveforty #MercedesBenz #RogerFederer pic.twitter.com/o9kCRRaDtg
— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) August 8, 2021

The US Open

.@rogerfederer has had countless can't-miss moments at the US Open.

But we've narrowed the list down to 40: https://t.co/Jj7m0eOj0J pic.twitter.com/T2YuaeF4M7
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 8, 2021

Laver Cup

Happy 40th birthday @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/UsLM6B91TU
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) August 8, 2021

Coco Gauff

.@rogerfederer you are the ultimate icon in tennis: ever since holding a tennis racket as a kid, I’ve been a fan. Happy birthday! 🎾 ❤
Roger Fans: @barilla is collecting birthday wishes for him today: use the hashtag #RF40Love! 🤩🎂
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 8, 2021

Rocket Rod Laver

Happy birthday @rogerfederer, I hope you have a great day and I look forward to catching up again soon in Boston for the @LaverCup. pic.twitter.com/oW6mNjVrDo
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) August 8, 2021

Billie Jean King

Happy birthday to 20x Grand Slam men’s singles champion, @rogerfederer! 🎉

Hoping your knee heals quickly and that I’ll see you at the #USOpen. pic.twitter.com/jg80ASK985
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) August 8, 2021

Mikaela Shiffrin

Happy Birthday to the King of tennis and the King of class, @rogerfederer!! @Barilla is collecting birthday wishes from anyone who wants to send one in for Roger, all you need to do is tweet and add #RF40Love! 👑🎾🍝
— Mikaela Shiffrin (@MikaelaShiffrin) August 8, 2021

Roland-Garros

The Swiss Maestro.

A very happy 40th birthday, @rogerfederer 🎂🥳 pic.twitter.com/xthyl4mWzm
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) August 8, 2021

The legendary Gary Player

I would like to wish a happy 40th birthday to my friend @rogerfederer. Roger is nothing but class and has brought great joy to so many. My wife and I continue to marvel at his continued excellence. Enjoy the day Roger, I look forward to hopefully seeing you soon. All my best, GP. pic.twitter.com/ysHdyuxGbY
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) August 8, 2021

FC Basel

🥳 Happy Birthday, @rogerfederer! 🎾👑

We hope you have a fantastic day on your 4️⃣0️⃣th and we know you'll be back with us soon to experience more unforgettable moments at the Joggeli! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/NskWOvYjLr
— FC Basel 1893 🇬🇧 (@FC_Basel_en) August 8, 2021

Roger Federer Foundation

Happy Birthday to our founder Roger 4️⃣0️⃣!

➡️For more than 17 years the Roger Federer Foundation has been committed to enhance a world where children living in poverty are able to take control of their future and actively shape it.

Keep #inspring all of us👏, @rogerfederer! pic.twitter.com/PkzTF5fxzU
— Roger Federer Foundation (@rogerfedererfdn) August 8, 2021

Tennis Channel

✨ 40 and Fabulous ✨

Today we celebrate the journey of 20x Grand Slam Champion and icon, Roger Federer. 🙌🏼@rogerfederer | @jon_wertheim pic.twitter.com/zHlbiIC5U5
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 8, 2021

Mardy Fish

In honor of @rogerfederer 40th birthday, I’ll just leave this clip of one of our matches on ‘08. Appreciate y’all not googling any other matches we played. 👍🏽 #welcometoamerica #goat #pip https://t.co/gwoIT7g0O2
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) August 8, 2021

Wimbledon

22 main draw appearances. Eight titles. One @rogerfederer. ✨ pic.twitter.com/sjRQnJDONn
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) August 8, 2021

Tennis TV

A sporting superstar and global icon turns 40 today!

Happy birthday, @rogerfederer 🥳 pic.twitter.com/P0NkQ9DV7X
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 8, 2021

Patrick McEnroe

At age 40 @rogerfederer is still ranked in the top 10 in the world.

I wonder what @RafaelNadal and @DjokerNole will be ranked at that age.

😘😘😘
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) August 8, 2021

Laureus Sport

Wishing 6️⃣-time Laureus Award winner @rogerfederer a very happy 40th birthday 🥳

All the best, Roger! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/kypP1hi15a
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) August 8, 2021

Wilson Tennis

HAPPY @rogerfederer DAY!

Join us in wishing the maestro a Happy 40th Birthday.

In celebration of his birthday, one lucky individual will have the chance to win a signed @rogerfederer Wilson Pro Staff. Winner will be chosen on August 16th. Sign-up now at https://t.co/fozANqDjLZ pic.twitter.com/cBpKHQkEIs
— Wilson Tennis (@WilsonTennis) August 8, 2021

Davis Cup

Happy birthday to the one and only @rogerfederer 🥳 pic.twitter.com/KFkMQC6jxK
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) August 8, 2021

The Australian Open

40-❤️ @rogerfederer

Happy 40th birthday to our 6x #AusOpen champion. pic.twitter.com/Jog9VuOruM
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) August 8, 2021

Barilla Pasta

Happy birthday King @rogerfederer! 🎾🍝 This year we want to show you some extra love… and it involves thousands of love messages! #RF fans worldwide, this is your chance: comment with your wishes and use the hashtag #RF40Love! We will make something special with them ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JDhLYXcvNH
— Barilla (@Barilla) August 8, 2021

Federer Rubik’s Cube?

Rubik's Cube art, starring our eight-time champion on his 40th birthday 🥳#Wimbledon | @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/gsKhJTNXk1
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) August 8, 2021

Federer in the New York Times

A nice two-page spread for birthday boy @rogerfederer in the New York Times. #40 pic.twitter.com/MJQGRTLwpu
— Richard Osborn (@RWOsborn) August 8, 2021

Federer classic hot shots, courtesy Tennis TV

When Roger raises the roof (and the volume in the comms box!) 😍

To mark his 40th birthday, time to celebrate when @rogerfederer sends commentators wild! pic.twitter.com/kgHHVYWVDz
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 8, 2021

The Tennis Podcast

Roger Federer is 40 today.

He played his first professional match 23 years ago.

Since then, he has played 1,526 of them, winning 1,251.
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) August 8, 2021

ATP Halle

➡ 20-time Grand Slam champion
➡ 10-time Halle champion
➡ Legend of the sport
Happy 40th birthday, Roger #Federer 🙌@rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/HLzXflLYJM
— TERRA WORTMANN OPEN (@ATPHalle) August 8, 2021

Tennis MyLife – Incredible player, incredible stats

Happy 40th Birthday to 🇨🇭 Roger Federer 🍾🎉😀#RogerFederer pic.twitter.com/2cBkZbRmsV
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) August 8, 2021

Boyband Federer?

Happy Birthday to our favorite boyband member, Roger Federer 🥳

🎥: @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/TahyDfAivq
— Outside the Ball (@outside_theball) August 8, 2021

Tennis Channel

Roger at 19: First ATP title
Roger at 22: Becomes No. 1
Roger at 24: 79-5 record
Roger at 33: Davis Cup Champs
Roger at 36: Regains No. 1 ranking@RogerFederer proves greatness is ageless.
Happy Birthday to The Maestro. 🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/Fo74wlzVyO
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 8, 2021

Back to the US Open

When 280 characters isn't enough to describe someone's greatness.

Happy birthday, @rogerfederer! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/kh46fhvtae
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 8, 2021

He even got a special calligrapher

My latest project with @barilla celebrating @rogerfederer’s birthday.🎾🍝 Happy birthday Roger, you are a gracious and true champion! Want to participate? Go on Barilla’s profile and comment on the latest tweet with your birthday wish and use the hashtag #RF40Love. #adv pic.twitter.com/BIq10rTU5W
— Seb Lester (@SebLester) August 8, 2021

Should we bet on another Wimbledon?

Happy birthday to the great Roger Federer.

Putting the 'RF' in peRFection since 1981.

🐐 pic.twitter.com/qNRAkT0zvh
— bet365 AUS (@bet365_aus) August 8, 2021

International Tennis Federation

Happy birthday to @rogerfederer – Grand Slam champion, Olympic Medalist and @DavisCup champion…

🇨🇭🎉 pic.twitter.com/B6f2Jfv1cj
— ITF (@ITFTennis) August 8, 2021

Mercedes Cup

This legend turns 4️⃣0️⃣ today! Happy Birthday & a wonderful day with your loved ones, @rogerfederer! pic.twitter.com/5l4rBi7RgH
— BOSS OPEN (@boss__open) August 8, 2021

The LTA

Life advice from @rogerfederer.

Happy 4⃣0⃣th birthday Roger 🥳 pic.twitter.com/7Rz7zOroxW
— LTA (@the_LTA) August 8, 2021

The Western and Southern Open

Happy 40th birthday to our seven-time champion.

We will miss your smiles in Cincinnati this year ❤️@rogerfederer | #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/PjfvJ9O1vp
— Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 8, 2021

NBA India

Game recognizes game 🏀 x 🎾

Like Phil Jackson, join us in wishing @rogerfederer a very happy birthday 🎂 pic.twitter.com/3kdqF11lgT
— NBA India (@NBAIndia) August 8, 2021

The ICON

Roger Federer turns 40 today.
The ICON. pic.twitter.com/GTazWFSTcZ
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) August 7, 2021

From Tennis Majors:

Federer at 17, Federer at 40. A career dedicated to expanding the boundaries of what we thought was possible in men's tennis 👇https://t.co/Cj2iEBsUOU
— Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) August 8, 2021