From cute toddler to gawky teenager to debonair tennis idol: The evolution of Roger Federer

Hard to believe as this may sound, Roger Federer wasn't always the suave, debonair tennis artist that he is today. Before he ascended to the throne of men's tennis and mesmerized the world with his deft touch on the court and impeccable sense of fashion off it, he was at various times a cute toddler, a gawky teenager, and even a love-struck hippie! Here is the evolution of Roger Federer, in pictures - from a tiny little kid to a universally admired tennis ace.

#1 As a toddler - blonde and clueless!

The mischievous grin betrays him though - it's hard to imagine Roger ever being clueless.