Is Roger Federer's wife older than him?

Love Served Right: Mirka, the Woman Behind Roger Federer

Roger Federer may have dominated tennis courts around the world, but when it comes to love, he once found himself a little tongue-tied. The Swiss tennis legend, known for his grace and precision, was surprisingly shy when he first met Mirka Federer—then Mirka Vavrinec—during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. At the time, she was not only his fellow competitor representing Switzerland but also, as many don’t know, four years his senior.

Yes, Mirka is older than Roger—a fact that didn’t deter their connection but instead seemed to strengthen it. Back then, Federer admitted he was nervous to make the first move. “I was too shy to ask her out,” he once joked in interviews, recalling how they finally bonded after a team dinner where sparks began to fly.

Mirka, a former professional