25.09.2009

ATP - TOKYO AND SHANGHAI

Dear Fans

I am disappointed that I have to withdraw from Tokyo and Shanghai as they are two of my favorite cities in the world and the fans have been great to me over the years. After consultation with my team and doctors, I decided to take the difficult decision to withdraw from both tournaments so that I can give my body a chance to rest, rehabilitate and fully recover from a physically challenging year.

Kind regards
Roger

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23.09.2009

DAVIS CUP - SPAIN - SWITZERLAND IN THE FIRST ROUND!

The draw for the Davis Cup 2010 took place in Geneva today. The result is a pretty tough one for the Swiss Team: they will play Spain in the first round on March 5.-7. next year!

Roger is not able to decide yet whether he will be able to take part in the rubber. One thing is certain though: the draw is terrific for all fans, but an extremely hard one for the team. Spain won the Davis Cup in 2008 and was runner up this year. The last time the two nations played each other was in Geneva in 2007, the guests defeating our team 3:1. It has to be said, though, that nor Roger, Stanislas Wawrinka or Rafael Nadal participated in that round.

The other draws are: France - Germany, Sweden - Argentina, Russia - India, Croatia - Ecuador, Chile - Israel.

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20.09.2009

DAVIS CUP - ROGER SECURES SWITZERLAND'S DAVIS CUP SPOT

Roger secured Switzerland's spot in the Davis Cup World Group for 2010 with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory over Italy's Potito Starace (ATP 91) today.

Conditions were rather difficult and almost even dangerous as the clay was wet from the past days. Roger nevertheless looked comfortable back on clay, coping well with light drizzle in the first set and a long rain delay at 4-0 in the second. After the delay, Roger came out to display some great and entertaining tennis, finishing off the match after 1:43 hours.

With the 3:2 win over Italy Switzerland will play in the World Group of next year's Davis Cup. The draw for the matches will take place in Geneva this coming Wednesday. Switzerland is bound to meet a strong nation in the first round as they are unseeded. They last time they passed the first round was 2003 (semi-finals) and 2004 (quarter-finals). Since then, Roger was never able to participate in the round played in spring.

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19.09.2009

DAVIS CUP - SWITZERLAND LOSES THE DOUBLES

Marco Chiudinelli and Stanislas Wawrinka were not able to score the third point for Switzerland in the doubles against Simone Bolelli/Potito Starace today as they were defeated 2-6, 4-6, 6-7(3).

Switzerland lead was thus reduced to 2:1. Roger will play the third singes match tomorrow and try to secure Switzerland's spot in the World Group.

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18.09.2009

DAVIS CUP - SWITZERLAND TAKES A 2-0 LEAD

It took Roger exactly 100 minutes to secure a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Simone Bolelli (ATP 64) today. He scored the second point for the Swiss team after Stanislas Wawrinka won against Andreas Seppi (ATP 59) 6-4, 6-1, 6-2.

Roger said he felt tired before the match after having come directly from the US Open, but it rarely showed. He did have to save a few break-points but never really got into danger.

The doubles match tomorrow could already be the deciding one in the Davis Cup World Group playoff against Italy in Genoa. The plan is that Roger joins forces with Stan for the match against Fabio Fognini and Potito Starace. If the Swiss team wins the playoff they will retain their place in the World Group but if Italy stage a comeback they will replace the Swiss in the top tier of the competition.

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Davis Cup News - 2009

• 17.09.2009 - ROGER TO PLAY 3 MATCHES VS ITALY IN DAVIS CUP
• 18.09.2009 - SWITZERLAND TAKES A 2-0 LEAD
• 19.09.2009 - SWITZERLAND LOSES THE DOUBLES
• 20.09.2009 - ROGER SECURES SWITZERLAND'S DAVIS CUP SPOT
• 23.09.2009 - SPAIN - SWITZERLAND IN THE FIRST ROUND!

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18.09.2009

OFF COURT - WILSON TRIBUTE VIDEO CONTEST

To celebrate Roger's triumph of owning the most Grand Slams in tennis history, Wilson asked fans to pay tribute to the all time-great in the Roger Federer Tribute Video Contest.

There was a great response with thousands participating. Wilson is proud to announce the winner of the Roger Federer autographed Wilson [K]Six-One Tour racket is Celine Lostracco from Texas.

It was a family event as Celine submitted a video of her brother Paul’s artwork and the music was created by Celine’s son Patrick. Paul Lefebvre said of his original Roger Federer paintings, “Roger Federer’s artistry, natural elegance on and off the court was my inspiration. His sense of sportsmanship, fair play, genuine kindness and generosity on all levels is what I admire most in a champion.” When asked about the video, Celine said, “Our family loves tennis and I thought it would be great to share Paul’s art that pays tribute to our favorite player, Roger!”

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. Congratulations to Celine Lostracco!!

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17.09.2009

DAVIS CUP - ROGER TO PLAY 3 MATCHES VS ITALY IN DAVIS CUP

Roger will be in action each day as Switzerland faces Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs in Genoa. Teaming up with our champ are Stanislas Wawrinka, Michael Lammer and Marco Chiudinelli. Stan will open the rubber against Andreas Seppi on Friday. Having arrived yesterday, Roger will play his first match against Simone Bolelli after that. The two Swiss Olympic champions - Roger and Stan - will then challenge Fabio Fognini and Potito Starace tomorrow, before Roger is scheduled to play Andreas Seppi on Sunday followed by the last match between Simone Bolelli and Stanislas Wawrinka.


Schedule of play:

Friday
Andreas Seppi vs. Stanislas Wawrinka
Simone Bolelli vs. Roger

Saturday
Fabio Fognini / Potito Starace vs. Roger / Stanislas Wawrinka

Sunday
Andreas Seppi vs. Roger
Simone Bolelli vs. Stanislas Wawrinka

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15.09.2009

ATP - US OPEN 2009 - WEBNEWS

Federer stunned by del Potro in US Open final (Forbes)

Normally so cool, so consistent, so in control of his emotions and his matches, Roger Federer let the U.S. Open championship slip from his grasp.

Two points from victory against inexperienced, unheralded Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, two points from a sixth consecutive title at Flushing Meadows and a record-extending 16th Grand Slam overall, Federer, quite simply, fell apart Monday.

He railed at the chair umpire. His legs grew weary. His double-faults mounted. He could not figure out a way to stop the 6-foot-6 del Potro from pounding forehand after forehand past him. In a result as surprising for who lost as how it happened, del Potro came back to win his first Grand Slam title by upsetting Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2.


Federer’s U.S. Open Streak Ends in Emotional Loss to Del Potro (Bloomberg.com)

Roger Federer was rolling toward his record-tying sixth consecutive U.S. Open championship when a line challenge got in the way.

“I got off to a pretty good start, and had things under control as well in the second set,” Federer said. “I think that one cost me the match eventually. But I had many chances before that to make the difference. So it was tough luck today, but I thought Juan Martin played great. I thought he hung in there and gave himself chances, and in the end was the better man.”


Del Potro beats Federer in US Open final (Belfast Telegraph)

Roger Federer's five-year reign as US Open champion has come to an end following a four-hour battle with Juan Martin del Potro last night.

The two men shared the first four sets, but the world number one began to flag in the decider.

Federer was typically gracious in defeat, saying he had a great tournament, but del Potro was the best competitor.


Del Potro leaves Federer in daze with US Open win (Washington Post)

Roger Federer sat in his sideline chair, listening to the music, gazing into the distance - the glassy-eyed look of a defeated man.

Shocked.

The owner of the most Grand Slam titles in history - maybe the best player of all time - finally lost at the U.S. Open, but not to Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick or even Andy Murray.


Juan Martin del Potro puts thrilling end to Roger Federer’s US Open reign (Times Online)

For Federer, it was a remarkable end to an incredible year that began with him unable to stem the tears at the Australian Open when he lost an epic five-set battle to Nadal. His first French Open triumph changed everything and, when he won Wimbledon, he broke the record of wins in grand-slam tournaments set by Pete Sampras. Win No 16 was agonisingly close but Del Potro snatched it away from him with a brilliant performance.

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15.09.2009

ATP - ROGER HAS TO PASS ON HIS US OPEN CROWN

Roger was not able to extend his collection of Grand Slam titles to 16 today. He was defeated by Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the U.S. Open 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-7(5), 2-6.

In warm but slightly windy conditions, Roger started perfectly. At 5-4 and 30-0 in the second set, he was just two points away from a two sets to love lead. But the Argentinian suddenly stepped it up and after getting back to 30-30, he ripped a brilliant forehand pass down the line to set up a break point. The ball was initially called wide but always looked good with the naked eye and Hawk-Eye agreed as Del Potro won the challenge. Roger did not agree at all as he had seen the ball land next to the line. Roger started having more and more problems with his service and wasn't able to use this weapon in critical moments, cumulating a total of 11 double faults. Del Potro played a strong match, probably returning better than the players that had challenged Roger in the previous rounds. Del Potro was allowed a challenge after both players were near their seats in the third set, much to Roger's dislike. Our champ came out firing after that, but unfortunately wasn't able to keep it up. After claiming the third set, del Potro won a tiebreaker in the fourth and broke Roger in the second game of the fifth set.

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14.09.2009

ATP - MONDAY'S FINAL: ROGER
VS. DEL POTRO

Roger will face Juan Martin del Potro in Monday's US Open final after beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5.

It is the third year running that Roger has beaten Djokovic in New York as he is now only one last step away from his sixth consecutive title! No one has won six U.S. titles in a row since Bill Tilden in the 1920s and no player has captured three Slams in a row in the same year since Rod Laver's 1969 Grand Slam sweep.

The most amazing moment of the semi-final was clearly Roger's forehand hit between the legs which he swatted past an amazed Djokovic into the empty part of the court. "I practice them a lot actually but they never work," Roger said. "That's why I guess it was the greatest shot I ever hit in my life." Having seen a TV replay himself, he commented "That's unbelievable!" His magical shot brought up a match point for Roger. Novak Djokovic did have his chances throughout the match, but was unable to seize them. So Roger took advantage and made everyting clear after 2 hours 34 minutes.

Monday's final will bring Roger's seventh career meeting with Del Potro, our champ having won their previous six meetings.

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10.09.2009

ATP - 22ND MAJOR SEMI-FINAL IN SERIES!

Roger defeated Robin Söderling 6-0, 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(6) this night to reach the semi-finals of the US Open. He will now meet Novak Djokovic.

The victory brought Roger to his 22nd (!) consecutive semifinal at a major tournament, which more than doubles the previous mark of 10 set by Ivan Lendl. “It’s probably one of the greatest records,” Roger said on court, “for me, anyway, in my personal career.”

Roger set off a firework to start off, wrapping up the first two sets with ease in just 59 minutes. Söderling struggled with Roger's perfect display and the gusting conditions. In the third set, the Swede hung in there, eventually challenging Roger to a tie-break. Roger quickly moved to 4-0, only for Söderling to suddenly came alive, getting back to 5-5 and finally even taking the set.
Söderling was not going away and he held his game together sufficiently to take the fourth set into a tie-break as well. He had another set-point but then lost two crucial points, handing Roger the victory just after midnight.

Roger will now play Novak Djokovic (ATP 4) in the semi-final on Saturday - the remake of last year's semi-final at the US Open. Roger leads the head-to-head 8:4.

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07.09.2009

ATP - ROGER CRUISES INTO QUARTER FINALS

Roger did not have any difficulty defeating 14th-seeded Tommy Robredo today, booking a spot in the quarter finals with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory. He has now won his last 38 matches in New York!

It was yet again a rather typical match between the two players: Robredo showed a strong start, but Roger was too strong and constant in the long run. Roger moved on in 1 hour, 48 minutes with the help of nine aces and five breaks. He held his serve throughout the predictable bout and is now 9-0 lifetime against Robredo.

Next up is 12th-seeded Robin Söderling. Roger has played the Swede eleven times, dropping only one single set in the process.

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05.09.2009

ATP - ROGER RALLIES TO WIN

Roger battled past Lleyton Hewitt with a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory today.

“We played here in the finals in 2004,” Roger said in a court-side interview. “The third round, it just doesn’t seem right.”

Roger had a good start, taking a 4-2 and 40-love lead in the first set, but then suffered a bout of wayward groundstokes which eventually lead to the loss of the first set. But Roger found his rhythm rapidly and eventually raced through the second set. Hewitt did have four break points in the third set, but couldn't convert any. And our champ then went on to make everything clear in the fourth.

Roger's next match will be against the winner of the match between American James Blake and Tommy Robredo of Spain, who play later today.

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03.09.2009

ATP - ROGER FIGHTS OFF CHALLENGE

Roger had to fight off a few challenging moments from Simon Greul, but marched on into the next round of the US Open without dropping a set. He dispatched the German 6-3 7-5 7-5.

"I just had to make him play more shots, be more tough," said Roger. "I had to raise my level today to win because that's what was required to get through."

In his first match under the lights in 2009, Roger won the second-round match in straight sets but it was not a straightforward win as the world number 65 forced our top seed to play some top-drawer tennis earlier in the tournament than he is accustomed to. Roger will next face Lleyton Hewitt, who cruised past Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela.

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31.08.2009

ATP - A START IN STRAIGHT SETS

Roger got his bid for a sixth consecutive US Open title going in convincing fashion with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Devin Britton.

Roger now has a winning streak of 35 matches at the US Open. He started perfectly, sending down an ace as he won the first game to love on the way to a 3-0 lead, dropping just one point in the process and then wrapping up the first set in 18 minutes. In the second set, he answered a break by his opponent with a re-break, then taking a 2-0 lead in sets. The third set was more evenly contested but having again gone a break up at 4-3, Britton was again immediately overpowered by our champ, losing his serve and eventually the match.

Roger will play his next round against Germany's Simon Greul (ATP 65).

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