Federer restores order after epic fightback

For all the titles and records Roger Federer owns it was his warrior heart that rescued him from the brink of defeat against Julien Benneteau and put the tennis world back on its axis following an incredible 24 hours at Wimbledon on Friday. After great rival Rafa Nadal was bludgeoned out of the tournament by unknown Czech Lukas Rosol the previous evening, Wimbledon king Federer was two points away from following him through the...

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Roger Federer rallies past Benneteau at Wimbledon

The six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer overcame a two-set deficit to edge Julien Benneteau 4-6, 6-7(3), 6-2, 7-6(6), 6-1 in the third round. The comeback marked the second time Federer has rallied from a two-sets-to-love decifit this season, after clawing back against Juan Martin del Potro in the Roland Garros quarter-finals. He has pulled off the feat eight times in his career and is now within one victory of reaching 850 wins. The...

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Roger Federer's royal performance at Wimbledon

Royalty reigned supreme on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Wednesday as Roger Federer produced a majestic performance for the watching Prince Charles. Federer bowed to the heir to the throne before his match and Charles and his wife Camilla gave the Swiss maestro a standing ovation after he thrashed Italian Fabio Fognini 6-1 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round. Federer is now two match wins away from 850 victories (848-192). He hit 35 winners and...

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Federer at his best in the Wimbledon opener

Roger Federer left Wimbledon debutant Albert Ramos shell-shocked after thrashing him 6-1 6-1 6-1 as the Swiss six-times champion enjoyed an easy start to the 2012 tournament on Monday. "I was happy with the way things progressed during the match," admitted Federer. "I was able to return well, almost breaking him every single time. It was a good match for me, obviously. I felt very good out there today." Federer,...

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Federer's eyes on Nadal, Djokovic at Wimbledon

Roger Federer insists he is still hungry enough for grand slam glory and will do whatever it takes to break Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's grip on the top prizes. For years, Federer reigned supreme at Wimbledon, winning the grass-court grand slam six times, while also enjoying huge success at most of the other major events. The Swiss star amassed a record 16 grand slam crowns and occupied the world number one ranking for a total of...

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McEnroe picks Federer to make it 7 Wimbledon titles

John McEnroe believes that Roger Federer will draw level with Pete Sampras on seven Wimbledon titles by winning The Championships at the All England Club. McEnroe says that the grass of SW19 is Federer’s best chance of adding to his record haul of 16 Grand Slam titles. “I'm picking him Federer to win this year at Wimbledon,” said McEnroe, in a conference call to launch ESPN’s coverage of The Championships. “Even though it looks like the...

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Roger Federer can equal Pete Sampras's record 7 titles if it rains at SW19, says Tim Henman

According to Tim Henman, a few rain showers could help Roger Federer notch up a record-equalling seventh appearance on the honours board. This theory revolves around the fact that Federer stands unchallenged as the master of indoor courts, as he proved last winter by romping to back-to-back titles in Paris and London. “If the Centre Court roof comes over,” Henman says, “you will be talking about the world’s first indoor grand...

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Roger Federer confirmed for Rotterdam 2013

Roger Federer: "Dear Fans I will be playing Rotterdam in 2013 and am very excited to be defending my title and playing in the 40th anniversary event. The tournament will be held February 11 to 17, 2013 in Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands.The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is one of the ‘special’ tournaments for me personally on the ATP World Tour. Hopefully I will become the first player with his name on the boarding for the third time." Richard...

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Federer not dismayed by form as he seeks 7th Wimbledon crown

Fortunately Roger Federer is not obsessed with the setting of records, otherwise he might be approaching The 2012 Championships with trepidation instead of anticipation. The Swiss is one short of Pete Sampras' mark of seven Wimbledon victories, and has remained so since triumphing for the sixth time on Centre Court in 2009.The past two years have brought the disappointment of exits at the quarter-final stage, first to Tomas Berdych and then...

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Roger Federer holds 5th place in Forbes 100 list

16-time Grand Slam champion stands at the fifth place in the latest list of world’s 100 richest sportspersons, which was released by the Forbes magazine on Tuesday. 30-year-old Roger Federer has been earning more than $52 million per year, where he is one of the top brand ambassadors for several companies. Swiss Ace endorses with Gillette, Jura, a Swiss-based coffee machine company including Mercedes-Benz and NetJets. In 2009 Federer...

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Federer in 3 way battle for No. 1 at Wimbledon

Wimbledon is shaping as a battleground for the World No. 1 ranking, with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer all in contention to hold top spot after The Championships. Djokovic, who has held the No. 1 South African Airways ATP Ranking since July 4, 2011 after winning his first Wimbledon title, must reach the final to ensure that he remains ahead of his rivals. Because of his stunning start to the 2011 season, when Djokovic headed...

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Roger Federer's Wimbledon 2012 Nike Outfit

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Haas shocks Federer to win Halle title

Tommy Haas defeated second seed Roger Federer 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to win Gerry Weber Open, Halle on Sunday. It was Gerry Weber Open record champion Federer who made the better start. Haas, who like his Swiss opponent had only had his serve broken once on the way to the final, lost his very first service game, but at 3-1 down, he started to find his way into the match. In the fifth game, he crowned his comeback by breaking back to make it 3-3,...

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Federer storms into 7th Halle final

Roger Federer advanced to the Gerry Weber Open final for the seventh time in Halle as he dismissed Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-4 in one hour. The Basel native fired eight aces and converted four of his eight break points to seal his 13th win in 13 meetings with Youzhny. "It was a good match for me," said Federer. "An early start, but I think I started well. Mikhail started a bit slow, but I think I took advantage of it and after that I was able...

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Federer edges Milos Raonic to reach Halle semis

Roger Federer went down to the wire with fifth seed Milos Raonic at the Gerry Weber Open on Friday, edging the Canadian 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3) to reach the Halle semi-finals. Though Raonic rifled 25 aces, Federer was more effective on serve, winning 83 per cent of his second serve points, to Raonic’s 53 per cent success rate. Federer prevailed in one hour and 59 minutes to defeat the World No. 21 in a three-set contest for the third time this...

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Federer beats Mayer to begin Halle title bid

Five-time Gerry Weber Open champion Roger Federer opened his title campaign on Thursday, defeating Florian Mayer 6-4, 7-5 to begin his grass-court season in Halle. The second-seeded Federer hit 11 aces, won 76 per cent of his service points and converted two of his six break point chances to remain undefeated in four matches against Mayer. “It was a very good game at a high level,” said Federer. Federer was playing his first match since falling...

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Federer seeking golden seal in London Olympics

With almost impeccable Swiss timing, Roger Federer has a last chance to fill the remaining spot in his bulging trophy cabinet on the court that witnessed the blooming of a tennis genius. His beloved Wimbledon hosts the Olympic tennis tournament in a few weeks and at 30, and with a record 16 grand slam titles to his name, Federer knows time is running short. Only a fool would discount him from this year's grasscourt grand slam, a title he...

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Roger-Federer-Allee officially inaugurated

Federer: "Now I will always be in Halle." Tournament director Ralf Weber: "He was and is a great ambassador for the tournament." Mayor Anne Rodenbrock-Wesselmann speaks of a “proud moment“ for the city. “It is a great honour for me that a street is named after me,” said the 30-year-old Swiss. “In Switzerland and Austria I have a stamp. The street is something you can only hope for and it’s kind of surreal when it happens. I’m overjoyed to...

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Gerry Weber Open 2012 draw

After the end of the clay season it is finally time for the green surface! Especially with the Olympics coming up - on the holy lawn in Wimbledon - this year's grass season is certainly a highlight in Roger's career. He will compete in the Gerry Weber Open in Halle this week.After a first round bye, Roger either plays Germany's Florian Meyer (ATP 35) or America's Tim Smyczek (ATP 206). In the quarter-finals, our champ could then meet Canada's...

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Roger Federer has arrived in Halle

World tennis star Roger Federer is back in Halle, Germany for Gerry Weber Open. On Sunday afternoon, record breaking Grand Slam winner and a five time winner at Halle hit a jubilee edition of the Gerry Weber Open. "We are very proud that Roger is with us again," said tournament director Ralf Weber. Roger Federer, who has received a bouquet of flowers on arrival, said: "I am glad that I can play again at the Gerry Weber Open. When I arrived,...

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Federer ready for grass season after French Open loss

Sweep away the clay, bring on the grass summed up Roger Federer's emotions after his French Open defeat to Novak Djokovic on Friday. The Swiss star lost in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to the top seed from Serbia in a semi-final encounter that left him on a record 16 Grand Slam titles, the last coming over two years ago at the 2010 Australian Open. It was a poor performance from Federer, by his own superlative standards, and it brought down...

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Federer lost to Djokovic in the semis

Roger Federer fell to Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 in a Roland Garros semi-final re-match on Friday. Having come back from two sets down to rally past Juan Martin del Potro in the quarter-finals, Federer believed he was in-form heading into the final four showdown with Djokovic. Once the clouds cleared over south-west Paris, the second semi-final began with Federer in confident mood. Moving flawlessly, the Swiss gave Djokovic little time to...

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Federer reveals his plan of battle against Djokovic

Paul Annocane, Severin Luthi and John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic will be on attack by Roger Federer in todays Roland Garros 2012 semi final match. After the so far conflicting appearances at Roland Garros Novak Djokovic awaits today with the big test for Roger Federer. 2011 Roger Federer ended Djokovic's run of 41 wins in the Paris semi-final. 14:11, the balance in favor of Federer, and Federer is 3-2 on clay. Federer knows that he must take...

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Federer fight back stuns Del Potro

2009 champion Roger Federer fought back from two sets to love down for the seventh time in his career with a 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 quarter-final win over ninth seed Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina at Roland Garros. Federer reached his 31st Grand Slam championship semi-final, to equal Jimmy Connors' record for the most major semi-final appearances, with victory in three hours and 14 minutes. He next will attempt to repeat his...

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Federer's path of least resistance

For the 32nd straight major, Roger Federer is through to the quarterfinals. And while he's made it look tough at times, this has been his easiest path ever to the final eight of a Grand Slam tournament. So far at Roland Garros, Federer has beaten No. 78 Tobias Kamke, No. 92 Adrian Ungur and No. 89 Nicolas Mahut. In Sunday's fourth round he knocked off No. 109 David Goffin in four sets. Never before has the 16-time major champ gotten through...

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Federer beats fan Goffin to reach quarterfinals

Roger Federer surrendered one set against Belgian fan and newcomer David Goffin before beating the lucky loser 5-7 7-5 6-2 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open at a record 32nd consecutive major tournament on Sunday. Federer, seeking a record 17th grand-slam title, will play either Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, the ninth seed, or number seven Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the last eight. The...

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'Idol' Federer braced for poster boy Goffin

When Roger Federer was winning his first Wimbledon in 2003, David Goffin was a starstruck child, hanging posters of the great Swiss on the wall of his bedroom in the Belgian city of Liege. Now, nine years on, the 21-year-old gets the opportunity to play against his idol with a French Open quarter-final place at stake. However, just one week ago, such a scenario had looked impossible. Goffin, the world 109, had lost in the qualifying...

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Federer no longer involved with IMG

Roger Federer is no longer represented by International Management Group (IMG) after the 16-times grand-slam champion's agent Tony Godsick left the company, IMG said on Friday. "We confirm that Tony Godsick has left the company. Tony is a great guy and we thank him for his 19 years of service. We wish him continued success in the future," said an IMG spokesman. "Our contract with Roger Federer has expired and...

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Roger Federer sees off Mahut

Roger Federer overcame tenacious Frenchman Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to move into the Round of 16 on Friday at Roland Garros. "I thought he did well. Struggled a little bit, but overall obviously I'm happy I came through," said the 30-year-old Swiss. Federer dropped a set to Mahut for the first time in four meetings, as the Frenchman capitalised on his first break point opportunity to clinch the second set. He once again...

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