He was in a wheelchair for ‘months’ before playing Roger Federer in a Wimbledon final two years later

Roger Federer dominated tennis for several years, enjoying significant success at the four Grand Slam tournaments.

‘Prime Federer‘ was a player that struck fear into the hearts of his opposition, often making world-class talents look like amateurs.

Between 2003 and 2010, the Swiss star took home 16 Major titles, surpassing Pete Sampras‘ record of 14 Grand Slams.

Federer excelled at Wimbledon throughout his career, winning a record eight times, and remarkably clinched five straight titles between 2003 and 2007.

Taking down the ATP Tour legend on the grass seemed an impossible task, even for those at the very top of their games.

Returning from a horrendous injury in 2003, one Australian tennis legend attempted to beat the young Swiss star on his favored surface, a task that very few would’ve been up for.