Tag: Federer

Federer posts new Slam record as favourites cruise into Wimbledon last...

Eight-time Wimbledon singles champion Roger Federer posted yet more landmarks on Saturday as all the main contenders encountered few problems in reaching the last...

Curtain up for returning Federer at new-look Roland Garros

PARIS: Roger Federer returns to a new look Roland Garros on Sunday after a four-year absence, admitting he'll be an underdog in his attempt...

Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

PARIS: Novak Djokovic can become only the second man in history to have twice held all four Grand Slam titles at the same time...

Thiem ends Federer’s clay court return as Djokovic, Nadal edge closer...

MADRID: Dominic Thiem saved two match points and ended the first chapter of Roger Federer's return to clay court tennis with a come-from-behind 3-6,...

Federer having fun on Madrid dirt

MADRID: Roger Federer says he doesn’t have high expectations entering his first clay-court season since 2016 but has enjoyed practicing on the red dirt...

Federer schools Shapovalov, books Miami Open title clash with Isner

MIAMI: Roger Federer handed Denis Shapovalov a tennis lesson at the Miami Open on Friday night, winning 6-2 6-4 to move into his second...

Federer, Anderson advance to fourth round in Miami

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5 6-3 and Kevin Anderson’s booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as...

Thiem topples ‘legend’ Federer to win Indian Wells title

Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win the...

Kohlschreiber stuns Djokovic at Indian Wells, Rafa, Federer advance

INDIAN WELLS: Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber stunned Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday, claiming his first career win over a world No....

Past champions Nadal, Federer advance at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS: World number two Rafael Nadal raced into the third round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters as Roger Federer made a less...

Family will remain priority post retirement, says Federer

INDIAN WELLS: Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport...

Federer starts 100th title bid with Kohlschreiber win in Dubai

DUBAI: Roger Federer began his charge for a 100th career title by dispatching Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 on a windy centre court in...

Federer, Kerber stunned as Nadal powers into Open quarters

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Roger Federer was stunned by fiery Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas who ended his bid for a record seventh Australian Open Sunday on...

Federer fends off British ‘mirror’ Evans to advance

MELBOURNE: Double defending champion Roger Federer weathered a stern test from the impressive Dan Evans and paid the British battler the ultimate compliment after...

Djokovic faces qualifier at Open, Federer takes on Istomin

MELBOURNE: World number one Novak Djokovic will start his bid to win a record seventh Australian Open title next week against a qualifier following...

Federer, Serena click ‘greatest selfie of all time’ after dream clash

NEW YORK: It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting but when the moment finally arrived,...

Smooth Federer puts troubled start behind him

LONDON: Six-time champion Roger Federer put a troubled start to his 16th ATP Finals behind him as he outclassed Dominic Thiem 6-2 6-3 on...