The Basel native compiled a 47-7 match record going into the US Open (24-5 on hard, 16-2 on clay, 7-0 on grass) with four titles in five finals. After putting together a 21-6 mark through early May, went on a 26-1 run, breaking nearly a seven-month title drought by earning his 15th career ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title in Madrid (d. Nadal). Broke a five-match losing streak to the Spaniard with his 58th career title in his 80th final. Then followed by completing a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros in his 11th attempt by defeating Swede Robin Soderling in straight sets in the final. It was his 14th Grand Slam crown, tying Pete Sampras for the most in men's tennis. Four weeks later he won a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, where he collected his sixth crown at the All England Club At the US Open, he became the first player surpass $50 million in career prize money. By reaching the second round, Federer earned $31,000 to reach $50,008,919