Roger Federer Nike Tennis

Description: The following year Roger Federer debuted for the Swiss Davis Cup team against Italy and finished the year ranked as the youngest player in the top 100. In 2000, Federer reached the semifinals at the Sydney Olympics and lost the bronze medal match to Arnaud di Pasquale of France. Federer reached his first final in Marseille losing to Marc Rosset... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: The following year Roger Federer debuted for the Swiss Davis Cup team against Italy and finished the year ranked as the youngest player in the top 100. In 2000, Federer reached the semifinals at the Sydney Olympics and lost the bronze medal match to Arnaud di Pasquale of France. Federer reached his first final in Marseille losing to Marc Rosset and was also the runner-up in Basel. Roger Federer failed to make an impression at Grand Slams and Masters Series tournaments, and ended the year ranked 29th.