Federer's grass- court career highlights

From the moment he ripped that forehand return winner past Pete Sampras on match point at Wimbledon in 2001, it was obvious that Roger Federer was destined for great things on the grass.

And he obviously hasn’t disappointed.

Here’s a look at some of the eight-time Wimbledon champion’s milestones and records over the years on the surface.

1

It All Starts in Halle

The past couple of years, Federer has started his grass-court campaign in Stuttgart, but before that, it was all Halle, all the time. Between his wins there and at Wimbledon, he’s captured 17 titles on the turf—an Open Era record.

2

Playing the Percentages

Federer’s winning percentage on grass is record-setting: He’s currently at an 87 percent clip. The Swiss extended that pace in Stuttgart this year.

3

The 66th Match Was Epic

At one point, it seemed Federer would never lose on grass as he won 65 matches in a row on the surface from 2003 to 2008. The streak was snapped by Rafael Nadal in the 2008 Wimbledon final—a match so legendary that it’s getting the documentary treatment.

4

Fine at Nine

Nadal isn’t the only one that can dominate a tournament. With his win in Halle last year, Federer became the second male player, after Nadal, to win a tournament nine times.

5

Back on Top

On Sunday, Federer won his first career Stuttgart title (marking his 98th overall crown and 18th on grass) by beating Milos Raonic in straight sets. In reaching the final, the 36-year-old secured his return to the No. 1 ranking. Stuttgart is Federer's first grass trophy outside of Halle and Wimbledon.

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A LANDMARK DOCUMENTARY DURING THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS EVENT IN SPORTS, CELEBRATING THE UNPARALLELED FEDERER-RIVALRY AND 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATEST MATCH EVER PLAYED.

In association with All England Lawn & Tennis Club, Rock Paper Scissors Entertainment and Amblin Television.  Directed by Andrew Douglas.