Summary
An interactive Tableau dashboard analyzing Roger Federer’s career performance using ATP match data from 2000–2015. The visualization explores win rate trends, surface performance, and Grand Slam results.
Key Findings
- Peak Performance in the Mid-2000s
Federer’s win rate rose sharply in the early 2000s and peaked in 2005-2006 highlighting some of the most dominant single seasons in the history of tennis.
- Surface Strongly Influences Performance
Federer achieved his highest win rate on grass, followed by hard courts, while clay and carpet remained his most challenging surfaces (carpet was banned in 2009).
- Strong Results Against Top Competition
Even against top 10 opponents, Federer maintained a win rate above 65%. He was consistently successful against top-class players.
- Dominance at Grand Slam Tournaments
Federer achieved strong results across all four Grand Slam tournaments, with his best performance at Wimbledon. This aligns with surface results since Wimbledon is played on grass.
- Consistent Performance Regardless of Match Duration
Federer often won matches quickly, but his win rate remained strong even in longer matches.
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