22 photos show how Roger Federer's style went from humble beginnings to fashion icon
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Roger Federer announced that he is retiring from competitive tennis.
Federer is considered by many the greatest men's tennis player ever, with 20 Grand Slam victories.
For much of his career, Federer was also considered by many the best-dressed man in pro tennis. He became such a fashion icon in the tennis world that even a simple haircut shocked the masses.
However, it wasn't always that way. Below we look at how his style changed and he evolved into a fashion icon.
Amazingly, at age 16, Federer is almost indistinguishable from what he looks like now.
But by age 18, his hair was long, and he played with a high ponytail.
And before he started wearing his signature headbands, he occasionally controlled his wild hair with a hat.
Off the court, he let his hair hang down.
By 19, Federer had lowered his ponytail, was starting to pull the hair back tight, and had added the headband
But off the court, it was frumpy clothes and a hairstyle that might be more commonly seen on an elementary school teacher.
Federer always pushed the envelope.
Sometimes, Nike didn't help matters.
Luckily, Wimbledon's all-white rules gave us a glimpse of what could have been.
A cummerbund and crooked bow tie! Today's Fed would never.
Cowboy hats don't work for everybody.
At 21, his hair was still long but getting greasier.
This looks like a high school yearbook photo.
And on the court, he wasn't above bold moves like wearing a long-sleeve shirt under a polo.
But by 22, he was starting to settle into a better sense of fashion,
By 23, Federer had finally shortened his hair and no longer needed to put it up in a ponytail.
His fashion game started to pick up and and this is the Federer we have grown to love in recent years.
By 28, his style started to become impeccable.
And he finally found a good look on the court that was the right mix of color and conservative.
Until some thought he cut his hair too short.
But it didn't take long for his hair to be back on top of its game.
Now, at age 41, as Federer walks into retirement, his style is flawless.
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