Obscure facts on tennis greats: Part 2.
Posted by tennisplanet on July 14, 2009
Federer:
-Has a sister named Diana who is two years older and is a nurse.
-Idol growing up was Boris Becker.
-Listed in People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” issue as an “International Man of Sexiness” in November 2005.
-In October 2007, voted No. 30 in a list of “the 100 most influential people in the world of sports” in BusinessWeek Magazine in U.S. (one of six athletes in Top 30).
-In June 2009, his birthplace, Basel, will rename its international tennis venue for its most famous sporting son…The St. Jakobshalle will be called “Roger Federer Arena” following a planned renovation that will be completed this fall.
-Carries a “Tweety” dressed as a ladybird for good luck.
-Plays the piano.
-Can anyone tell me what attracted Lynette to Robert? Trip to Switzerland from Africa? Height? Moustache?
Tennis Planet 
Sarah said
I think Robert Federer is a very gentle, kind man – that’s what attracted Lynette to him.
Alex said
playing the piano is good
and for lynette…well how can you choose who you love?
its not like going to that certain store and picking out a rubber doll..
Claire said
rubber doll – or inflatable as TP calls them!
Aliyya said
Does anybody happen to have a picture of Fed’s said Tweety? I’ll believe he carries one when I see it!
GG said
Sarah, I agree w/you but I would add handsome as well.
Ch said
me too! he’s so cute! heh. and he is exceptionally kind indeed