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Federer to play 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Roger Federer will go for gold in 2020. The Swiss star confirmed that he will compete for Switzerland at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Roger flies into final

Roger will challenge for his fourth Australian Open title this Sunday after he defeated France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, wasting no time and energy."It's nice going through a match like that," Roger said. "I think against top players, it's always positive if you can win the first set. It won't be the same story in the next match I play here."Roger had no problems disposing of the 2008 runner-up today. The Frenchman looked a pale shadow...

Federer advances to Australian Open final

Roger Federer is through to his 22nd Grand Slam final after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in a near-flawless display Friday at the Australian Open.Federer, seeking his fourth Australian title, hopes to reverse his tear-filled exit from last year’s final when he was beaten by Rafael Nadal, the left-handed Spaniard’s first hard-court title.This time, the man between Federer and another title here Sunday will be Andy Murray, whose motivation...

Roger fights his way into semis!

Roger defeated Russia's Nikolay Davydenko 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, 7-5 at the Australian Open today to reach the semifinals. It is the the 23rd time in series that he has reached the semis at a Grand Slam tournament!After the match, Roger said: "I was luckier today, definitely, but I played well and I am really happy now." But they both left all spectators lucky enough to be there with a match to remember. It might even have been the match of the tournament.After...

Swiss star Federer shows timing is everything

The only three men to beat Roger Federer in the last 19 majors were already out of the Australian Open, leaving the Swiss star with a new threat to face.Nikolay Davydenko’s 13-match winning streak was the hottest on the tour and included two wins over Federer during title runs at the season-ending ATP championships in November and the season-opening event at Doha this month.The Russian unloaded everything he had on Federer for a set and a half...

Roger marches into quarters

Roger brushed aside Lleyton Hewitt 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 today to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.Roger said: "He played very well the last couple of times we've played. I've always had tough ones against him. He's really picked up his game, he used to have issues on serve but now that's gone. I am happy to get through because Lleyton is a great competitor." Roger further commented that his athletic and mental strengths have allowed...

Roger fresh for week two

Roger produced a convincing display on serve to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Albert Montañes (ATP 32)."He didn't make many mistakes. I expected him to miss a bit more. I needed to make sure I served well because if I had a hiccup on serve it could have been an even closer game," Roger said. "I've come through a difficult draw, I feel physically fine and mentally fresh, but the opponents...

Federer teases Australians with migration tale

After breaking the heart of third-round opponent Albert Montanes, Roger Federer broke the hearts of millions of Australians when he said his family had nearly migrated to the country when he was in his early teens.In a courtside interview after demolishing the Spaniard 6-3 6-4 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, Federer said his parents had discussed moving Down Under when his father worked a three-month stint there, but ultimately decided against...

Federer eases into fourth round of the Australian Open

Roger Federer sailed into the fourth round of the Australian Open with an impressive 6-3 6-4 6-4 win over Spain’s Albert Montanes on Saturday, extending his incredible record at grand slams.The world number one made a shaky start to the championship against Russian Igor Andreev but has gradually improved with each match.He was in total control of his third round encounter against Montanes, ranked 32nd in the world, and has now made it through...

Roger meets Prince William

ATP World No. 1 Roger Federer met HRH Prince William of Wales after his second round win at the Australian Open on Thursday.Below are excerpts of Roger’s post-match press conference tonight:Q. Were you warned beforehand that there may have been a Royal visitor tonight during the match? ROGER FEDERER: Yes, I was warned. Q. Did you expect the reaction that came with the flashes and the cheering and stuff like that?ROGER FEDERER: For him when...

Federer shows he’s still king of centre court

Roger Federer’s straight sets demolition of Romanian Victor Hanescu on Thursday served a timely reminder to the men who would be king that on centre court he still rules supreme.Federer’s patchy form in the leadup to the Australian Open had given fresh hope to his rivals while a shaky first-round victory over Igor Andreev on Tuesday did little to silence talk of new dynasties.But in front of Prince William and a large audience at the Rod Laver...

Roger in perfect form

Roger played a terrific match today, dismissing Victor Hanescu 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 today to show that he is ready to go all the way for his fourth title Down Under."I knew the danger of Victor. He is a good player although maybe he is more accustomed to clay. I am just thrilled to be through," Roger said.Our champ raced through the first set with ease in just 34 minutes. It took him one minute less in claiming the second set and Hanescu could only...

Roger survives first round scare

Roger played Igor Andreev (ATP 36) on the second day of the Australian Open. He had to work hard in a match lasting 164 minutes in order to defeat the Russian 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-0. "I just hoped that I was going to hang in there. He was a wonderful player and it was tough. It was a fortunate third set for me today, but all in all I'm very happy with my performance," Roger said after the match. He has never been eliminated in the first round...

Federer overcomes early Andreev test to progress

Swiss world number one Roger Federer had some early rocky moments against tricky Russian Igor Andreev but safely negotiated his way into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.Federer, chasing his 16th Grand Slam title, dropped the opening set, but rattled home against the 37th-ranked Andreev 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2), 6-0 in two hours 44 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. The performance gave Federer an early indication of how he stacks up...

Haiti fundraising a great success

The charity-match that Roger initiated has turned out to be a great success! A total of 15'000 tickets for seats in the stadium were sold (full house), about 5'000 more visitors came to see the action on the screens on the compound, which normally stays closed on Sundays.The athletes played a doubles competition in two teams:Team Federer: Roger, Serena Williams, Lleyton Hewitt, Samantha Stosur.Team Nadal: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick,...

Federer and Co. stage fundraiser for Haiti victims

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Haiti fundraising event

Dear fansWe are going to have a fun exo at Melbourne Park tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 p.m. to help raise monies for relief efforts in Haiti from the devastating earthquake. Other top players such as Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams and Sam Stosur will also participate. The entry fee is a minimum donation of $10. This should be fun and it's for a great cause.I think it’s something as a tennis family we’re very happy to do....

Ready for takeoff !

Having made it all the way to the final last year, Roger will start his quest for a fourth title at the Australian Open starting on Monday. It is everything but an easy way there as he is scheduled to play Russia's Igor Andreev (ATP 36) to start off with. Next up should be Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela (ATP 75) or Romania's Victor Hanascu (ATP 47). In the third round he could meet Spain's Albert Montanes (ATP 31). After that, France's Gilles...

Federer given tricky draw in quest for 16th slam

Roger Federer faces a challenging path to glory if he is to extend his record grand slam haul to 16 at the Australian Open next week, kicking off with a first round test against 36th-ranked Russian Igor Andreev. In their last meeting, Andreev took Federer to five sets at the 2008 U.S. Open and should the Swiss continue his march to the fourth round, local hope Lleyton Hewitt or 11th-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon could block his path to the quarter-finals.Cypriot...

Federer starts bid for 16th grand slam against Andreev

World number one Roger Federer will start his bid for a 16th grand slam title against 36th-ranked Russian Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open next week.Second seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain, who beat the Swiss maestro in the final last year, was paired with local hope Peter Luczak when the draw was made on Friday.In the women’s draw, four-times champion and top seed Serena Williams has drawn Poland’s 71st-ranked...

Federer skips traditional Aussie Open warm-up

Roger Federer will not warm up for the Australian Open at this week’s Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, prompting organisers to target Briton Andy Murray for the vacant eighth spot in the invitational field.World number one Federer, who thrashed compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka to win the title last year, had decided to rest before next week’s grand slam at Melbourne Park, tournament director Colin Stubs said on Monday. “(Federer’s representative) Tony...

Roger loses semi

Roger was defeated for the second time in his 14th match against Nikolay Davydenko. He lost 4-6, 4-6 to the Russian in Doha today.Roger fell back right in the beginning as Davydenko jumped to a 3-0 lead. Our champ did manage a re-break but that was not quite enough to catch up. Roger saw good chances for an early lead with a break in the second set which he unfortunately did not seize. Davydenko scored the break to head the second set 2-1 and eventually...

Federer upset by Davydenko at Qatar Open

Top-ranked Roger Federer was upset by Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 6-4 Friday in the semifinal of the Qatar Open.The sixth-ranked Davydenko improved to 2-12 against Federer. The Russian defeated Federer at the season-ending championships in London in November.“He tried to create pressure but I came up with winners when I wanted to,” Davydenko said. “I ran a lot and that made me tired, especially in the second set. But I fought for every point.” The upset...

Roger fights his way into semis

Roger faced a strong opponent in Ernests Gulbis (ATP 90) today, dropping a set but finally prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the semis in Doha.At first, there were no signs for a tight match as Roger dominated Gulbis in all types of situations. Roger had a total of 11 break-balls in the first set, two of which he successfully converted. But as the second set progressed, the Latvian began to grow in confidence and his serve - one of the best...

Federer survives scare, Nadal through in Qatar

World number one Roger Federer had to play three sets to reach the Qatar Open semi-finals on Thursday, while number two Rafael Nadal had an easier ride when his opponent retired injured to put him in the last four.Swiss Federer survived a scare from 21-year-old Latvian Ernests Gulbis before winning 6-2 4-6 6-4 to progress to the next round where he will face Russian third seed Nikolay Davydenko who beat big-serving Croat Ivo Karlovic 7-6 7-6.“I’m...

Another Strong Performance

Roger defeated Evgeny Korolev (ATP 53) 6-2, 6-4 today to march on into the quarter-finals at the ATP tournament in Doha."I know how he plays so I had the match under control," Roger said. "He plays a lot of balls on the forehand, so I was able to stay ahead in the match. There were long rallies in the second set, but I am pleased to have reached the quarter-finals."Once again, Roger raced into the match, taking a 3-0 lead in the first set. He broke...

Federer beats Korolev to reach Qatar quarterfinals

Top-ranked Roger Federer and No. 2 Rafael Nadal each won in straight sets Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open.Federer beat Evgeny Korolev of Russia 6-2, 6-4, and Nadal defeated Potito Starace of Italy 6-2, 6-2.Federer broke three times in the first set and once in the second. The Swiss star, who won the Qatar Open in 2005 and ’06, will play either Andreas Seppi of Italy or Ernests Gulbis of Latvia on Thursday.“I know how he plays,...

A very promising start

Roger opened the ATP season perfecty today, cruising past Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-1, 6-2."I was able to create points," Roger said. "It was good to get on a roll. My movement was explosive. I am happy how I played."Our champ had 12 aces and 47 winners in the dominating performance. He'll face Evgeny Korolev of Russia on Wednesday.Date: 05.01.2010, Source: Roger Federer Offic...

Federer, Nadal advance at Qatar Open

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open with straight-set wins on Tuesday.Top-ranked Federer cruised past Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-1, 6-2. Second-ranked Nadal defeated Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-3, 6-3.With no sign of a back problem that plagued him at the start of last year, Federer launched his season by breaking Rochus in the fourth and sixth games. Rochus had three unforced errors in each game. He then...

Federer wants to stay on the top in 2010

Now that Roger Federer is back atop the world rankings, he intends to stay there in 2010. Federer, who faces Christophe Rochus of Belgium in the Qatar Open on Tuesday in his first competitive match of 2010, reclaimed the No. 1 ranking last year from Rafael Nadal.“I would like to stay No. 1 for an obvious reason—getting to No. 1 from No. 2 was very hard work,” the 28-year-old Swiss player said Monday. “Nadal played so well to stay No. 1. Now, I want...

Federer, Nadal Kick Off 2010 ATP World Tour In Doha

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal today played a unique game of tennis on a magic carpet in the Souq Waqif in Doha. The two best tennis players in the world, who have arrived in Doha for one of the first three events of the year, the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, entertained the fans in the first ever match on a magic carpet, a timeless literary and legendary feature; the other two ATP World Tour events of the first week of 2010 are the Aircel Chennai Open...

Roger Federer says he can be unbeatable again

Roger Federer expects to carry on his momentum from the middle of 2009 into the new year now that his back injury from last season has fully healed. The Swiss star lost to Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic early last year before recovering to reach the final in all four Grand Slam events, winning his first French Open and then Wimbledon for his 15th major title to surpass Pete Sampras’ record. In the first month of 2009, Federer lost to...

First victory in 2010

Roger celebrated his first victory in 2010 today. He defeated David Ferrer 6-1, 7-5 in the match for third/fourth place at the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi.Next week Roger will meet Christoph Rochus (BEL, ATP 86) in the first round of the ATP tournament in Doha.Date: 02.01.2010Source: Roger Federer Offic...

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