Overview
The 2014 season marked Roger Federer's 33rd year on the ATP Tour. During the calendar year he captured four singles titles—including his 7th Wimbledon championship—and finished the year ranked world No. 2, behind Novak Djokovic. Federer posted a 66–12 win‑loss record, compiled a 0.846 winning percentage, and earned $6,972,298 in prize money.
Grand Slam results
| Tournament | Result | Opponent in final / decisive round |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Quarterfinals (lost to Stan Wawrinka, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4) | — |
| French Open | 4th round (lost to Ernests Gulbis, 6–2, 6–2, 7–6) | — |
| Wimbledon | Champion (defeated Novak Djokovic 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3) | Novak Djokovic |
| US Open | Semifinals (lost to Marin Čilić, 7–6, 6–3, 5–7, 6–2) | — |
ATP Tour titles
- Dubai Championships (February) – defeated Andy Murray in the final, 6–3, 6–2.
- Halle Open (June) – defeated Alejandro Falla in the final, 6–2, 6–1.
- Wimbledon Championships (July) – defeated Novak Djokovic in the final, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3.
- Swiss Indoors Basel (October) – defeated David Goffin in the final, 6–4, 6–2.
ATP Masters 1000 performance
- Reached the final at the Madrid Open, losing to Novak Djokovic (3–6, 6–3, 5–7).
- Semifinal appearances at Indian Wells (lost to Novak Djović), Monte Carlo (lost to Stan Wawrinka), and Rome (lost to Novak Djokovic).
Year‑end championships
- Qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
- Advanced to the final, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic, 6–3, 6–7, 6–3.
Ranking trajectory
- Began the season ranked world No. 2.
- Regained the No. 1 ranking for one week after winning Wimbledon (the first time he held the top spot since 2012).
- Ended the year ranked world No. 2, behind Novak Djokovic.
Injuries and withdrawals
- Missed the Qatar Open (Doha) and the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament (Rotterdam) due to a right heel injury sustained in early February.
- Withdrew from the China Open (Beijing) citing fatigue and a precautionary approach to his scheduling. No major surgeries or long‑term injuries were reported.
Notable statistics
- Served 5,406 aces across the season, averaging 8.0 aces per match.
- Recorded a first‑serve percentage of 65.4 % and won 73 % of points on his first serve.
- Achieved a 22–0 record in matches that went to a deciding set on grass, encompassing the Halle and Wimbledon titles.
Season impact
Federer's 2014 campaign was highlighted by his return to a Grand Slam championship after a four‑year title drought, and it reinforced his status as a dominant player on grass courts. The season also demonstrated his continued competitiveness against the emerging generation led by Novak Djokovic and his Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka.
