29.03.2009

ATP - ROGER ELIMINATES KIEFER

Roger rolled to an easy straight-set win Sunday in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Roger spent little more than an hour in the rout and never faced a break point as he beat Kiefer 6-4, 6-1 for the 11th consecutive time after losing four of the first five in their series which began in 2000.

The 27-year-old Roger is bidding for his 15th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title, and his third in Miami after previously triumphing in 2005 (d. Nadal in five sets) and 2006 (d. Ljubicic in three tie-breaks). Our champ, who lost in the quarterfinals to Andy Roddick last year, improved to a 32-8 tournament record.

Roger will next play Taylor Dent, an American qualifier who topped 15th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain 7-5, 6-3.

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27.03.2009

ATP - A PROMISING START

Roger began his bid for a third Key Biscayne title Friday by beating Kevin Kim 6-3, 6-2.

Roger blew past the American qualifier in just over an hour on the hardcourts at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park. Our champ titled back-to-back at the tournament in 2005 and 2006 and was the runner-up in 2002. He started with a fair number of errors today but nevertheless clearly brought home the first set. The fine-tuning then seemed to have been done and Roger broke his opponent’s serve twice in the second, going on to score an undisputed victory.

Roger’s third-round opponent will be German Nicolas Kiefer. The two have played each other 14 times with Roger winning 11 of the matches.

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25.03.2009

OFF COURT - THANK YOU

Dear Fans-

I would personally like to thank all of my fans and active members of rogerfederer.com for your help in me being elected "fan favorite" for the sixth consecutive year! This means so much to me and I am deeply grateful to all of you for your loyal and un wavering support.

See you soon
Roger

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25.03.2009

OFF COURT - ROGER LAUDED BY PEERS & FANS

Roger continues to shine as the fairest and most popular player on the ATP World Tour after the 2008 ATP World Tour Awards were announced in Miami today. Fellow players voted Roger the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for a record fifth consecutive year. Only Edberg himself won the award five times (over eight years). And in a poll of fans, Roger for the sixth consecutive year was voted ATPWorldTour.com Fans’ Favourite.

Of his dual honours, Roger said: “It is great to receive two more awards. It is always important for me to be a good sportsman on the court and give the right example for others to follow and hopefully inspire the next generation. It also means the world to me to be the fans’ favorite player for the sixth year in a row. The support I receive from the fans around the world is so motivating and it is humbling to receive this award once again."

The full list of 2008 ATP Awards winners: Player Of The Year: Rafael Nadal Doubles Team Of The Year: Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Of The Year: James Blake Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award: Roger Federer (Fellow players voted the four-time ATP World Tour Champion the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for a record fifth consecutive year. Edberg is the only other player to have won the award five times (over eight years)) Most Improved: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Newcomer of the Year: Kei Nishikori Comeback Player of the Year: Rainer Schuettler ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favourite (Singles): Roger Federer (Admired for his work on and off the court, Roger Federer continues to be admired by millions of fans around the world, who have voted the four-time ATP World Tour Champion the ATPWorldTour.com Fans’ Favourite for a record sixth consecutive year. Federer received 26.6 percent of all votes, followed by Rafael Nadal (22.8%), Novak Djokovic (7.8%) and Fernando Gonzalez (6.2%)) ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favourite (Doubles): Mike & Bob Bryan Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award: Alan Trengove

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22.03.2009

ATP - ANOTHER DEFEAT BY MURRAY

Roger lost his semifinal against Andy Murray 3-6, 6-4, 1-6 in Indian Wells on Saturday.

Both players agreed that it was one of their toughest matches so far. For a few minutes shy of two hours, Roger had been outplayed. He had to face a strong performance by the Scotsman but also a large number of errors on his own side: 32 unforced errors in total, 17 in the first set alone. In the middle of the third set, after Murray took a spill at the baseline, Roger seemed to make a charge. Unfortunately he then lost three straight points off of his backhand giving Murray a 4-1 lead and again committing an unusual amount of errors.

"I played a shocking third set," Roger said. "It was one of those matches where it was very up and down from both ends and today the better player won."

Roger will be back on court very soon, with the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami starting on Monday.

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20.03.2009

ATP - SEMIS AGAINST MURRAY

Roger held off a late rally from Fernando Verdasco to score a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory Thursday night in Indian Wells, advancing to the semi finals.

Roger had a great start and continued well into the second set, taking a 4-1 lead. However, Verdasco got on a run and broke Roger twice, including the 11th game to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set. “I don't think I served great in those games, and I think he got some good hits in,” Roger said. “Because he's got such big shots, especially his forehand, he can put you under pressure quickly.

Roger fought off set points, taking the second set into the tie-break where he raced out to a 5-1 lead and later finished with a service winner.

Roger will play Andy Murray in the semis, which will be a rematch of the U.S. Open final, which Roger won in the fall. "He's a great player and great players are tough to play against," said Roger. "He's young, so you still have to figure him out a little bit. He's changing his game as time goes by. Every time you play him, he plays a bit different. I'm aware he has beaten me more than I've beaten him but, on big occasions, I think I came through."

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19.03.2009

ATP - ROGER BATTLES INTO QUARTERS

Roger has moved into the quarterfinals in Indian Wells with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Fernando Gonzalez in 1 hour 50 minutes.

Our champ raised his game when he needed to, setting up an encounter with Fernando Verdasco, the 10th seed. Roger cruised through the first set but Gonzalez, unleashing a series of spectacular forehand winners, broke in the 12th game of the second set to force a decider. But Roger then stepped on the gas, breaking in the third game of the third set and then again in the seventh before serving out for victory.

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17.03.2009

ATP - ROGER CRUISES ON

Roger felled big-serving Croat Ivo Karlovic 7-6 6-3 in just 70 minutes to reach the fourth round in Indian Wells.

“It’s always a bit of a success story to get his serve back,” Roger said. “It seems like he is serving from the service line. Ivo has really improved a lot over the past few years so it’s always nice to get through a tough match like this.”

Our champ was able to withstand 13 aces by the Croatian, breaking him in the seventh game of the second set to avoid another tiebreaker while never facing a break point himself. "That's always a good thing," he said of holding serve with ease. "That kind of keeps you a bit relaxed." Despite his dominant record over Karlovic, Roger said he was always glad to come away with a win against him.

Roger next faces Chile's Fernando Gonzalez (head-to-head: 11:1), who dispatched American James Blake 7-5, 6-1.

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16.03.2009

ATP - OUT IN THE DOUBLES

Roger and Yves Allegro were clearly defeated in their first-round doubles match against Bob and Mike Bryan: 2-6, 0-6. The Bryan brothers displayed their class, just as they had during the Davis Cup encounter.

Roger lost serve three times (0-2 in the first and 0-2 and 0-6 in the second set), Yves Allegro did so twice (2-6 in the first and 0-4 in the second set). So unfortunately Roger has not been able to help Yves Allegro win his first doubles match this year.

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15.03.2009

ATP - ROGER RETURNS TO FORM

Roger has booked his place in the third round in Indian Wells with a 7-6, 6-4 victory over Marc Gicquel (ATP 52).

He was unable to break his opponent in the first set but edged it 7-4 in the tie-break before gaining a crucial break in the second to clinch the win. "I am happy," he said. "I was a bit rusty maybe, coming back from not having played. But it was OK. I'm happy I've won. That's always most important.

Our champ hadn't been in action since the Australian Open at the beginning February. This makes his successful return just the more significant. Looking at the statistics, they certainly show that Roger is in shape: he served 12 aces and won 92% of his first serve points.

Roger will now face Ivo Karlovic in the third round after the Croat beat Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4 6-2.

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13.03.2009

ATP - FANS' FAVOURITE

Dear Fans

Your loyal support for Roger during the entire season is terrific. The whole team would like to express their gratitude for this.

Now is your chance to officially show your support as a fan as the 2008 ‘fans’ favourite’ voting has been opened! All you have to do is visit the ATP website (see link below) and choose your favourite player. Also place your vote for your favourite doubles team and the other prestigious awards that will be announced on March 25th, 2009.

Every vote counts!

Link :

ATP Fans' favourite

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12.03.2009

OFF COURT - GREAT NEWS!

Dear Fans

I arrived in Indian Wells earlier this week and I am eager to get back out on court. My back is feeling much better and I am ready to go.

I also have some really awesome news to share with all of you: Mirka and I are excited to let you know that we will be parents this summer! Mirka is pregnant and we are so happy to be starting a family together. This is a dream come true for us. We love children and we are looking forward to being parents for the first time. Mirka is feeling great and everything is going well.

Speak soon and thanks for all your continued support!

Roger

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09.03.2009

OFF COURT - ROGER FEDERER FOUNDATION - DONATIONS

Dear Fans, dear benefactors

Roger and his Foundation-Team would like to thank all of you who supported the Roger Federer Foundation financially by purchasing fan-articles or making donations.

Thanks to your generous aid the Foundation has been able to grow steadily since 2003 and is currently supporting projects in Ethiopia, Mali, Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania as well as helping young athletes in Switzerland. You can find more details on the projects as well as the Foundation in general on the official website (see link below).

Donations and the proceeds from fan-articles sold help make the slogan “I AM TOMORROW’S FUTURE” become reality for more and more children, helping them actively shape their future. Roger’s Foundation focuses on education and developing individual skills through sports and social activities in order to sustainably improve children’s situations.

We hope to be able to count on your interest and precious support in the future so we can continue to invest in projects for children in need. Once again, thank you for your trust and your help.

Your Roger Federer Foundation-Team

Link:
Roger Federer Foundation

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09.03.2009 - 22.03.2009

INDIAN WELLS 2009

• City : Indian Wells ( USA )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 16,100 People
• Prize Money : US $ 4,500,000
• Link : Official website

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06.03.2009 - 08.03.2009

DAVIS CUP, WORLD GROUP FIRST ROUND 2009

• City : Birmingham, Alabama ( USA )
• Series : Davis Cup
• Surface : Hard ( i )
• Center Court : 16,000 People
• Prize Money :
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23.02.2009 - 01.03.2009

BARCLAYS DUBAI TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

• City : Dubai ( UAE )
• Series : ATP 500 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 5,000 People
• Prize Money : US $ 2,233,000
• Link : Official website

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19.01.2009 - 01.02.2009

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2009

• City : Melbourne ( AUS )
• Series : Grand Slam
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 14,553 People
• Prize Money : AUS $ 20,600,000
• Link : Official website

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14.01.2009 - 17.01.2009

AAMI CLASSIC 2009

• City : Kooyong ( AUS )
• Series : Other
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 12,000 People
• Prize Money : N/A
• Link : Official website

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05.01.2009 - 11.01.2009

QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN 2009

• City : Doha ( QAT )
• Series : ATP 250 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 6,911 People
• Prize Money : US $ 1,110,250
• Link : Official website

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01.01.2009 - 03.01.2009

CAPITALA WORLD TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

• City : Abu Dhabi ( UAE )
• Series : Other
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 5,000 People
• Prize Money : US $ 250,000
• Link : Official website

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23.03.2009 - 05.04.2009

SONY ERICSSON OPEN 2009

• City : Miami ( USA )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 13,800 People
• Prize Money : US $ 4,500,000
• Link : Official website

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27.04.2009 - 03.05.2009

INTERNAZIONALI BNL D'ITALIA 2009

• City : Rome ( ITA )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Clay ( o )
• Center court : 10,000 People
• Prize Money : € 2,750,000
• Link : Official website

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11.05.2009 - 17.05.2009

MUTUA MADRILEÑA MASTERS 2009

• City : Madrid ( ESP )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Clay ( o )
• Center Court : 12,500 People
• Prize Money : € 3,700,000
• Link : Official website

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24.05.2009 - 07.06.2009

ROLAND GARROS 2009

• City : Paris ( FRA )
• Series : Grand Slam
• Surface : Clay ( o )
• Center Court : 15,109 People
• Prize Money : € 6,947,960
• Link : Official website

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08.06.2009 - 14.06.2009

GERRY WEBER OPEN 2009

• City : Halle ( GER )
• Series : ATP 250 Series
• Surface : Grass ( o )
• Center Court : 12,300 People
• Prize Money : € 750,000
• Link : Official website

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22.06.2009 - 05.07.2009

WIMBLEDON 2009

• City : Wimbledon ( GBR )
• Series : Grand Slam
• Surface : Grass ( o )
• Center Court : 15,000 People
• Prize Money : £ 5,022,560
• Link : Official website

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10.08.2009 - 16.08.2009

ROGERS CUP 2009

• City : Montreal ( CAN )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 11,500 People
• Prize Money : $ 3,000,000
• Link : Official website

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17.08.2009 - 23.08.2009

WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS 2009

• City : Cincinnati ( USA )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 11,125 People
• Prize Money : US $ 3,000,000
• Link : Official website

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31.08.2009 - 14.09.2009

US OPEN 2009

• City : New York ( USA )
• Series : Grand Slam
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 23,763 People
• Prize Money : US $ 7,950,000
• Link : Official website

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05.10.2009 - 11.10.2009

AIG JAPAN OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

• City : Tokyo ( JPN )
• Series : ATP 500 Series
• Surface : Hard ( o )
• Center Court : 10,000 People
• Prize Money : US $ 1,226,500
• Link : Official website

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12.10.2009 - 18.10.2009

SHANGHAI 2009

• City : Shangai ( CHN )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( i )
• Center Court : 15,000 People
• Prize Money : US $ 5,250,000
• Link : Official website

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02.11.2009 - 08.11.2009

DAVIDOFF SWISS INDOORS 2009

• City : Basel ( SUI )
• Series : ATP 500 Series
• Surface : Hard ( i )
• Center Court : 9,000 People
• Prize Money : € 1,755,000
• Link : Official website

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09.11.2009 - 15.11.2009

BNP PARIBAS MASTERS 2009

• City : Paris ( FRA )
• Series : ATP 1000 Series
• Surface : Hard ( i )
• Center Court : 15,000 People
• Prize Money : € 2,270,000
• Link : Official website

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23.11.2009 - 29.11.2009

BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS 2009

• City : London ( GBR )
• Series : ATP World Tour Finals
• Surface : Hard ( i )
• Center Court : 16,500 People
• Prize Money : US $ 5,000,000
• Link : Official website

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