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Federer wins 10th Basel title

Roger Federer won his 10th Swiss Indoors Basel title, defeating Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-2 to secure what the Swiss legend described as "an unbelievable" success at the home-town tournament.

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Roger Federer opens 2011 season

Roger will open his 2011 season tomorrow at the high-profile exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi. Only 6 players will be in the event which takes place this week between Thursday and Saturday: Roger, Rafael Nadal, Robin Söderling, Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Marcos Baghdatis. On Friday, Roger will play the winner of the match Söderling against Tsonga. Date: 30.12.2010, Source: RF Offic...

The Match for Africa - video

Watch the highlights of Roger's busy day around the Match for Africa in Zurich. Date: 24.12.2010, Source: YouTu...

Unidos Por La Infancia

The Caja Magica is familiar to both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Two of their past three tour-level meetings came at this venue, home of the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open, with Federer winning the final in 2009 and Nadal this past May. On Wednesday night, it once against provided the stage for a meeting between the world’s top two players, but this time as a charity exhibition match – “Joining Forces For the Benefit Of Children” – to raise money...

Match for Africa - A great success !

Roger and Rafael Nadal came together in Zurich today for the 'Match for Africa'. The world numbers one and two competed in front of a great crowd in the Hallenstadion in order to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation. The two friends showed most entertaining tennis, earning applause and Mexican waves. Roger lost the opening set, but eventually defeated Rafa in his home-match 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. A lot more important than the result...

The Match for Africa exhibition preview

The Match for Africa - Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal exhibition match by Roger Federer Foundation. Date & time: 21/12/2010 | 08:20 pm, Place: Zurich, Switzerland. Date: 18.12.2010, Source: YouT...

Charity Exhibition 2010 - Federer Promo

Watch live on TennisTV.com as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal play for their foundations on 21st and 22nd December. Date: 12.12.2010, Source: YouT...

2010 Players of the year - Roger Federer

Roger Federer felt he was playing ‘some of my best tennis of my life’ after claiming the Australian Open title in January, a doubly special occasion for the Swiss, who was celebrating his first Grand Slam title as father to twin daughters. But where opponents failed on the court, a lung infection set the World No. 1 back just weeks later. Upon his return in mid-March, Federer struggled to regain his form, uncharacteristically failing to...

2010 ATP World Tour Awards

Winners of the 2010 ATP World Tour Awards. Date: 07.12.2010, Source: YouT...

News 2011 - February

02.02.2011 - Nike "Clash of the Champions" event 11.02.2011 - Ljubicic salutes Federer and Nadal 20.02.2011 - Federer relaxed and ready for Dubai title tilt 22.02.2011 - Federer cruises past Devvarman 24.02.2011 - Roger reaches Dubai quarters 24.02.2011 - Federer: I'm not RoboCop 24.02.2011 - Federer marches towards Dubai final 25.02.2011 - Federer reveals his blacklist 25.02.2011 - Roger reaches Dubai final 26.02.2011 - Roger suffers defeat in Dubai fin...

Photo Gallery 2011

Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Abu Dhabi Qatar Exxonmobil Open, Doha Australian Open - Part 1, Melbourne Australian Open - Part 2, Melbourne Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Dubai Los Angeles, U.S.A Nike Clash Of The Champions, Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells Sony Ericsson Open, Miami Mercedes Benz CLS Ads Miami Vacation, Miami Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, Monte Carlo Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid Internazionali BNL d’Italia, Rome Roland Garros - Part 1, Paris Roland Garros - Part 2, Paris Wimbledon - Part 1, London Wimbledon -...

News 2011

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News 2011 - January

01.01.2011 - Roger Federer to play Rafa Nadal in final 01.01.2011 - Roger defeated in high class final 02.01.2011 - New 2011 ATP season promotion 04.01.2011 - Video: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played on water court 04.01.2011 - Roger Federer win season opener 05.01.2011 - Roger Federer tweener at Doha 2011 05.01.2011 - Federer wins all Swiss battle 06.01.2011 - Improved Federer trounces Troicki 07.01.2011 - First final in 2011 ! 08.01.2011 - Roger Federer won his 67th career title in Doha 09.01.2011 - Roger Federer - Australian Open 2011 Preview...

Nadal family congrats Federer on winning the World Tour Finals 2010

Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal ATP World Tour Finals 2010, November 2010. Date: 01.12.2010, Source: YouT...

Final Review: What the papers are saying

Roger Federer beat his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 for the 66th title of his illustrious career at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday. ATPWorldTour.com reviews Monday’s newspapers in England and Spain, after another successful staging of the prestigious season finale in London. The Sun’s writer, Steve Brenner, set the tone for another chapter in Federer and Nadal’s legendary rivalry, writing, “This showdown of...

Federer defeats rival Nadal to win fifth title at Season Finale

Roger Federer won his fifth title at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday when he defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in a gripping finale at The O2 in London. The Swiss also won the coveted year-end championships in 2003 (d. Agassi) and 2004 (d. Hewitt) in Houston and again in 2006 (d. Blake) and 2007 (d. Ferrer) in Shanghai. He was also the runner-up in 2005 and has compiled a staggering 34-7 event record. He is the third player...

Roger Federer wins World Tour Finals

Roger defeated Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals in London 6-3, 3-6 and 6-1 today, defeating the current number one of the world at the inofficial World Championships!  Roger has won the prestigious season-ending-event five times now after his last victory in 2007. He certainly proved that he is hot for the 2011 season. "I am already looking forward to the training starting beginning of December. The start of the season won't...

Roger Federer plays Rafael Nadal in the final

Roger defeated Novak Djokovic 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-final in London today. He has reached the final of the ATP World Tour Finals for the sixth time in the nine times he has participated. Roger won the first set after approximately half an hour due to his outstanding performance. Djokovic began the second set in determined fashion and broke Roger for the first time to take a 2-0 lead. But the joy from an increased margin of 3-0 lasted only...

Roger Federer London 2010 thursday interview

Roger Federer reflects on his perfect round robin record after defeating Robin Soderling on Thrusday at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Date: 26.11.2010, Source: YouT...

Roger Federer booked semifinal spot

Roger once again displayed great tennis today, defeating Robin Söderling 7-6(5), 6-3 and is the first player to book his spot in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Söderling tried to dominate Roger with his serve today but the sheer class of our champ showed through. The first set was pretty close with Roger taking it 7-6(5) and it is at this point that he looked like he had put his foot down on the gas. The second set...

Maradona mets Roger Federer

Queen Elizabeth and British Prime Minister David Cameron were among those granted an audience with Roger Federer this year. On Tuesday, the Swiss was on cloud nine when he got a chance to shake the “Hand of God”. Argentine soccer great Maradona, who infamously punched in the first goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals and then said it had been scored by the “Hand of God”, has become a regular fixture courtside at the ATP World...

Roger easily defeats Murray

Roger once again proved he has Andy Murray's number when it comes to the big matches with a crushing 6-4 6-2 victory over the Scotsman at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals today. Bidding for a record-equalling fifth title at the year-ending showpiece, Roger cruised to victory this afternoon in a packed O2 Arena with a minimum of fuss. Murray already had to save break points in the opening game but made it though. Roger kept digging and already...

Roger Federer wins fans favourite award

Roger is admired for his work on and off the court and continues to be a fan favourite by millions of fans around the world, who have voted him as ATPWorldTour.com Fans’ Favourite for a record eighth consecutive year. Our champ received 47 per cent of all votes, followed by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Thank you all for your votes! Date: 22.11.2010, Source: RF Offici...

Roger Federer defeats David Ferrer

Roger got off to a great start at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, defeating David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4 in his first match at the season-ending event. "I'm really happy the way I was able to get out of the first match here," Roger said. "Looking at the scoreline, it doesn't reflect how tough it was. Usually 6-1, 6-4 kind of matches take an hour of play. Here, it took one hour 25 minutes I think." Roger wasted no time and opened up a 4-0 lead...

Roger Federer: London 2010 Preview Interview

Roger Federer chases a fifth season finale title in London. Date: 21.11.2010, Source: YouT...

Signed Self-Portrait & Racquet

In celebration of Roger's qualification for the 2010 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, the ATP has released his one-of-a-kind self-portrait and racquet for auction! Created using paint covered tennis balls, the piece marks Roger's participation in this year’s season-ending event. The unique 'Art Of Tennis' collection will be exhibited at the O2 from 21-28 November during the week of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. "It was great fun being...

Roger visits 10 Downing Street

The eight players fighting for the crown of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals met British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday. "It's fantastic that the ATP World Tour Finals tournament is back in London for the second year running. It's great for London and great for the country." Roger, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Robin Soderling, Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych, David Ferrer and Andy Roddick met Cameron at 10 Downing Street for a group...

Lindt Christmas lighting event

Earlier this week, the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory was the setting for a spectacular light show. Roger, the Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers and Ernst Tanner, Chairman and CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, set the kick-off for the festive light projections by artist Gerry Hofstetter. Around 8000 visitors marvelled at the festive images and enjoyed the magical Christmas village around the chocolate factory. Shortly after 7 p.m., Ernst Tanner,...

Roger Federer: Defining Swiss success

Four titles, including a Grand Slam crown, might enough for most players in one season, but Roger Federer isn't really like most players... Roger Federer agrees with former tennis great Pete Sampras, who once said: “Every year with a Grand Slam title is a great year.” From this point of view, his season already was a huge success after the first major tournament. Federer started 2010 by winning his 16th Grand Slam title at the Australian...

Roger's opponents in London

The ATP World Tour Finals will start this coming Sunday. Roger will face Andy Murray, Robin Söderling and David Ferrer in the group stage (Group B). In Group A, Nadal has been drawn against world number three Novak Djokovic, Tomas Berdych and Andy Roddick. Matches in Nadal’s group will commence on Monday, November 22. Reigning champion Nikolay Davydenko is a notable absentee, just like last year's second finalist, Juan Martin Del Potro. Roger...

Roger missed Paris final

Roger will still have to wait to play his first Paris Masters final. He had to accept a 6-7(7), 7-6(1), 6-7(4) defeat against France's Gaël Monfils in the semi-final in Paris today. Our champ fought out an enthralling contest with Monfils. The match was as tight as can be, requiring three tie-breaks to settle matters. Both players showed great tennis and made no presents. It was until the end of the second set when, needing to level things...

Federer breaks new ground, plays Monfils in SFs

Top seed Roger Federer remains on course to win his third straight ATP World Tour title after he defeated No. 11 seed Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-1, 7-6(4) in 71 minutes on Friday at the BNP Paribas Masters, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in Paris. Federer hit 18 aces, a career-high in a two-set match, surpassing his previous high of 17 aces in a first round win over France Cyril Saulnier at the 2001 Open 13 in Marseille. The Swiss lost...

Federer cruises past Stepanek into Paris QFs

Top seed Roger Federer matched his best performance at the BNP Paribas Masters, reaching the quarter-finals for a fourth time with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Czech Radek Stepanek on Thursday evening in Paris. Stepanek held level with the World No. 2 through most of the first set, even earning the first two break point chances, before Federer gained control, winning a string of five straight games to establish a set and 3-0 lead. The Swiss...

Roger breezes through

Roger defeated Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4 in his opening match in Paris today, setting up a third-round clash against Radek Stepanek. Roger showed a fresh and strong display today. He scored a break early in either set, giving him the necessary comfortable lead. Roger completely dominated on serve - hitting 7 aces and 90 percent of his first services into the field. Gasquet did not see any break-balls during the entire match. "It is always...

Federer relishes fast conditions; Aims to improve Paris record

Roger Federer, who has reached the BNP Paribas Masters quarter-finals in 2002-03 and 2008, admitted on Tuesday he hopes to do better this year at the final ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament of the season. “This has been by far my worst [ATP World Tour] Masters 1000 tournament, so I hope I can do well this year,” said Federer, who lifted his 65th tour-level title at his home tournament, the Swiss Indoors Basel, on Sunday. “I won't have...

Roger Federer won a record fourth title in Basel

Roger Federer won his hometown title at the Swiss Indoors Basel for a record fourth time as he avenged his 2009 final defeat to Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over the Serb in Sunday’s final. "It’s obviously a beautiful moment. It’s always very emotional and just a good feeling; I’m very happy," said Federer. "I’ve had a great history here. I can’t believe I’ve been in the final so many times and I’ve won already four times....

Roger Federer in Basel final

Roger only needed 70 minutes to defeat Andy Roddick in Basel tonight, making a clear statement with a 6-2, 6-4 victory. It was the first time after their memorable encounter in the Wimbledon final 2009 that Roger and Andy played each other today. Roger took a super quick lead, breaking Roddick when he first had the chance. He served 13 aces and was clearly the better player at the Swiss Indoors this time. As Roger faces Novak Djokovic...

Federer chases 20th win over Roddick

Top seed Roger Federer has set a semi-final showdown with longtime rival Andy Roddick at the Swiss Indoors Basel after beating Czech veteran Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-2 Friday.  In a master class serving performance, Federer dropped just four points on his first serve and five points on his second serve. “It was a tough match, even though the scoreboard showed it as pretty routine,” Federer said. “He makes you work hard and second guess your...

Quarters in Basel

Roger has made it through to the quarterfinals at the Swiss Indoors thanks to a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Janko Tipsarevic (ATP 46). "I played well, served well and had hardly any errors. This is about as good as it gets. If I can keep it like this for the whole event, that would be amazing," Roger commented. Our champ dominated the match, winning all 25 of his first-serve points as he never faced a single break point. He broke serve easily...

Roger returns to Abu Dhabi

Six of the world’s leading tennis stars, including Roger and Rafael Nadal have been confirmed for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi next month. Robin Söderling, Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Marcos Baghdatis, complete an all-star line-up which will return to the recently upgraded Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex at Zayed Sports City from December 30 to January 1. Announcing his return to Abu Dhabi for the third...

Roger storms through

Roger successfully started his bid for a record fourth title at the Swiss Indoors in his home town Basel today. He defeated Alexander Dolgopolov 6-4 5-2, as the Ukrainian had to retire. Roger took a 4-3 lead in the opening set as he converted the first of three break points. Dolgopolov had served strong in the first set, but the danger was reduced in the second set as a wayward forehand gave Roger an early advantage after a double-fault....

Roger Federer's new revamped website

Dear Fans I am excited to present my revamped website! I am lucky to have such a great fan following in the 'real' world as well as on the web. We are currently counting over 310'000 members on my website and almost 3.5 million people have visited the site this year. It is thus a pleasure for me to be able to give all of you something in return. We have focused on designing the new site in a classic and clear way – something easy and enjoyable....

Roger wins Stockholm Open for 64th Title

Roger defeated Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-3 today to win the Stockholm Open. It is his third title this year and his 64th career title - matching Pete Sampras' record! Once more in Stockholm, it was not easy for Roger to find his way into the match as he eventually faced a break in game number 7. But he reacted immediately today, breaking right back and even scoring another break shortly afterwards to take the set. The second set was all...

Roger in Stockholm final

Roger made it through to the final of the Stockholm Open today by defeating Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia 7-6(5), 6-2. Our champ once again had to come back from a slow start, fighting back from a break down in the opening set. But it was not long before he found his rhythm and eventually captured the set in the tiebreak. Roger then played a wonderful backhand winner in the second set to take a 3-2 lead. Another break in game number seven gave him...

Roger battles into semis

Roger recovered from a rough start today to beat Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the Stockholm Open. His 50th victory this year also means he will now play his tenth semi-final of the season. Wawrinka had a terrific start as Roger had to face breaks in the first and fifth games making some uncharacteristic errors. Trailing 0-2 in the second set, Roger came back in terrific fashion with some great winners to break Wawrinka...

Roger wins No. 900

Roger defeated America's Taylor Dent (ATP 101) 6-1, 6-2 in his 900th ATP match today to reach the quarter finals of the Stockholm Open. That means the next match will be against Roger's fellow countryman Stanislas Wawrinka. “When I look back in 98, I played my first one, 900 matches later it’s quite crazy but I’ve done so well. I’ve got a great win-loss record,” Federer said. “I couldn’t ask for a better career. “I think 1,000 should be rather...

900 it is!

Roger will play his first match in Stockholm against Taylor Dent (not before 6:30 local time). He defeated the American 6-3, 6-2 in their first and only encounter in Miami in 2009. It will be Roger's 900th match, making him the first active player on the ATP World Tour to appear in 900 singles matches (Tour level). He has never retired in a match during his career. Here is a look back at his milestone matches: Match, Tournament, Result,...