Published 19:26 IST, April 23rd 2020

Roger Federer makes fans nostalgic after sporting blonde hair in 1999 interview: Watch

In a video posted by ATP on their Twitter account, Roger Federer can be seen sporting blonde hair while speaking on the sidelines of the 1999 Rotterdam Open.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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coronavirus pandemic has massively affected tennis season with French Open postponed to September while Wimbledon was canceled for first time since World War 2. Tennis stars have been forced to stay indoors and have time and again interacted with fans on social media, while ATP have also shared some of ir archives, keeping ir fans entertained. ATP on Thursday shared a throwback video of Roger Federer giving an interview on sidelines of  Rotterdam Open. 

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Roger Federer net worth: ATP shares a 1999 throwback video of Roger Federer with blonde hair

On Thursday, ATP Tour on ir official social media accounts, posted a Roger Federer interview from 1999. Federer can be seen sporting blonde hair and talks about his early days in sport. Swiss tennis star, when quizzed about his favourite tennis stars, named Pete Sampras and Stefan Edberg, while named Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova are his favourite female tennis players.

Roger Federer revealed that he doesn't re books and named Will Smith as one of his favourite actors. Federer, who was 18 back n, spoke about his love for tennis and revealed that he does t care about money associated with winning a tournament. 

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Roger Federer net worth: How much is Swiss legend worth?

Roger Federer is one of highest-paid athletes in world and his tournament winnings contribute a huge amount to Roger Federer net worth figure. According to celebritynetworth.com, Roger Federer net worth figure stands at an astonishing $450 million and Swiss tennis ace boasts a salary of $70 million. 38-year old rakes in $86 million in off-court earnings from brands like Credit Suisse, Mercedes-Benz and Rolex, according to Forbes.com. Roger Federer also signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo in 2018. 

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Roger Federer donation

Roger Federer is well kwn for his philanthropic efforts and Roger Federer Foundation has raised more than $40 million, providing education to 1 million children in Africa. 20-time Grand Slam champion recently me a donation to fight coronavirus pandemic which has resulted in suspension of current tennis season. Roger Federer and wife Mirka me a massive donation of 1 million Swiss Francs ($1.02 million) to help vulnerable families in Switzerland amidst  coronavirus pandemic. 

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19:26 IST, April 23rd 2020