Tag: Roger Federer

Champ Djokovic sets up Federer showdown

Novak Djokovic booked a Wimbledon semi-final showdown with Roger Federer as the defending champion crushed Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 in the last...

Federer beats Connors mark

Roger Federer set a new record of 234 Grand Slam match wins Wednesday to reach the French Open last 32 where he was joined...

Federer and Nadal coast through in Rome

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal stepped up their preparations for the French Open a gear as both advanced without any problems in their opening...

Federer blows past Berloq in return to Rome clay

Roger Federer braved dust storm conditions to blow past Argentine Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 and open his week with a second-round victory at the...

Nadal unconcerned by rankings slip

Rafa Nadal's chances of winning an open era record seventh French Open title next month will not be affected by his fall to number...

Federer banishes clay blues to win Madrid Open

Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open's controversial blue claycourt when the Swiss maestro ground out a thrilling 3-6 7-5 7-5...

Federer comes through tough test as Nadal cruises home

World number three Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down to see off fast-rising...

Federer fresh for clay swing after much-needed break

In fine fettle after a month-long rest, Roger Federer is ready to get his clay season underway and continue his bid to recapture the...

Titanic’s tennis connection

It has been a hundred years since the Titanic; “The ship that could not sink” sank in the Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage...

Federer takes Indian Wells by storm

Roger Federer leaned forward in his chair and watched the raindrops hit the ground in front of him. The Swiss superstar had three extra...

Wind, rain nor Rafa can stop Federer in desert

The forehand thundered, the backhand sizzled, the Swiss timing was back as Roger Federer steamrolled his way past Rafael Nadal and into the Indian...

Federer, Nadal advance as flu hits Indian Wells

Former winners Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal breezed through with straight-set wins Sunday as a flu bug wreaked havoc on the men's and women's...

Federer beats Murray for fifth Dubai title

Roger Federer underlined his status as an enduring front line contender with the 72nd title of his career which extended his record of Dubai...

Federer battles back to set up Del Potro showdown

Roger Federer recovered from a set and a break down to defeat Nikolay Davydenko 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Rotterdam Open semi-finals on Saturday,...

Federer wins on Dutch return

Former world number one Roger Federer admitted he felt the mighty weight of expectation as he returned to the ATP Rotterdam Open here on...

Federer forgets his Davis Cup loss

Roger Federer has begun putting his weekend Davis Cup disappointment well behind him as he returns to the Rotterdam Open for the first time...

Federer top seed in Rotterdam

Roger Federer returns to the ATP Rotterdam Open for the first time in seven years, hoping to pick up where he left off since...