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Roger Federer will do "Everything" to play at Indian Wells
Roger Federer, you are now for the second consecutive year not at the tournament in Dubai, your part-time home.
Roger Federer: It hurts. I like being in Dubai, like the people, the atmosphere, the tournament. When I got sick again, I had to think inevitably of Basel, my home, at my home tournament, in which I had so many years of bad luck. But I can not force anything on any account. I must take this lung infection very seriously.
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Federer forced to withdraw from Dubai with lung infection
Four-time former champion Roger Federer has been forced to withdraw from the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships due to a lung infection. The Swiss superstar picked up the infection last week and has not recovered sufficiently to take his place at the $2 million ATP World Tour 500 hard-court tournament. He is expected to be out of action for a further two weeks and is now scheduled to make his first appearance since capturing the Australian...
Federer, Nadal, Sampras, Agassi to 'Hit For Haiti' in Indian Wells
The BNP Paribas Open, the most attended tennis tournament in the world outside of the four major events, to be held March 8-21, 2010, will hold a “Hit For Haiti” exhibition on the evening of Friday, March 12, that will feature former BNP Paribas Open champions with a combined total of 44 Grand Slam singles titles, and is expected to raise a minimum of $1 Million for Haiti relief efforts, it was announced today by Steve Simon, tournament...
Roger honoured by peers and fans
Roger was formally recognised for his triumphant return to the top spot in men’s tennis on Wednesday, as the 2009 ATP World Tour Awards were announced.The 28-year-old superstar collected Player of the Year, Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award and ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favourite presented by RICOH honours. Federer was Player of the Year for the fifth time after finishing as the 2009 ATP World Tour Champion and his fellow players selected him...
Federer says he has more drive than Nadal
World number one Roger Federer thinks he has more drive than rival Rafael Nadal and will make keeping the top ranking his main goal, despite speculation that he could land a rare calendar grand slam. Talk of the 28-year-old emulating Rod Laver by sweeping all four grand slam titles this year has got louder since he won his 16th grand slam at the Australian Open last month. “I’ll try, that’s for sure,” Federer said in an interview with Reuters. “But...
Last call for fan's favourite vote!
Last chance to be part of the ATP World Tour 2009 Awards. Each year, the fans are asked to make their choice for their favourite singles player and doubles team. Simply follow the link below and choose your favourites.On 18 February 2010, the ATP will announce the winners of the 2009 ATP World Tour Awards.Link: ATP Fan's FavouriteDate: 15.02.2010, Source: RF Offic...
Roger nominated for Laureus Award
Roger is in the running to take his fifth sportsman of the year title after being named on the shortlist for the Laureus Sports Awards this week.The awards, to be held on March 10, recognize achievements in 2009 - a year in which our champion surpassed Pete Sampras for the most tennis grand slam singles titles by winning his sixth Wimbledon crown, as well as capturing his first French Open title.Roger won the Laureus award for four straight...
Roger makes an emotional visit to Ethiopia
World number one Roger Federer sends the ball spinning into the net.His opponent, Ethiopian teenager, Jirata Demksa, smiles and prays the Swiss is having an off day.But Federer just pauses and, taking a deep breath, serves a blistering ace.The 17-year-old, realising he’s beaten, simply shrugs.“He’s the best tennis player ever,” he says. “I am just lucky we played ping-pong.” Jirata says he will never forget taking two points from Federer in an impromptu...
Roger receives first stamp
Roger was handed the first official copy of the Austrian special edition stamp. He received it from representatives of the Austrian Post in Zurich. The stamp pictures Roger on his way to winning the French Open 2009.Link:Photo GalleryDate: 12.02.2010, Source: RF Offic...
McEnroe says Federer is best men’s player ever
John McEnroe thinks Roger Federer is the best men’s tennis player of all time.McEnroe, also considered one of the game’s greats, said Tuesday he ranks the Swiss star ahead of Rod Laver, the only man to win all four Grand Slam events in one year, and seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras.Promoting an ATP Champions Tour event in Zurich, McEnroe said Laver was his idol and Sampras was the greatest grass-court player ever. But the American...
AN AUSTRIAN STAMP FOR ROGER
Austria's postal services issues a stamp honouring Roger as the world's best tennis player.The 65-centime stamp shows Roger winning the French Open 2009 (the photo was taken by Paul Zimmer), accompanied by the text "Best Tennis Player of the World". It has been designed by renowned Austrian stamp artist Renate Gruber.This limited edition of only 300,000 stamps will be available on February 8th, 2010. The timing could not have been better after...
Roger ties with Connors
Roger's 16th grand slam title has secured him some space at the top of the ATP world ranking. Quite a few changes have occurred directly behind him, though: Novak Djokovic (2) and Andy Murray (3) have moved up, Rafael Nadal has fallen to fourth place.Roger reached 268 weeks as number one of the ATP ranking today and has thus leveled Jimmy Connors' best mark. Ahead of him lie only two further players: Ivan Lendl (270) and Pete Sampras (286)....
Australian Open - webnews
Prince put in his place as Federer touches the sky (Sydney Morning Herald)THE king isn't dead, far from it. Roger Federer has many heirs apparent, and they will be long lived, but they are as yet merely crown princes. Andy Murray was kept in his place last night as Federer beat him in classy but straight sets in the Australian Open final. This was Federer's fourth Australian title, won against four different pretenders, and his 16th major championship,...
Federer fetes victory with champagne celebration
Roger Federer stayed up all night, drinking champagne with friends and returned to his hotel room as the sun rose Monday to cap the celebration of his Australian Open victory by holding one of his baby girls in his arms.Looking remarkably refreshed after a couple of hours sleep, Federer said that winning his 16th Grand Slam victory was different from the past 15. He’s now married with six-month-old twins and everything—including his tennis—...
Federer wins 16th major, prolongs British drought
Roger Federer experienced quite a range of emotions these past two Australian Opens. A year ago, he sobbed on court after losing a thrilling final in five sets. Federer was all smiles Sunday after rather easily beating Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11) for a fourth championship in Melbourne and 16th Grand Slam title overall. “All of a sudden, it was over, and it hit me,” Federer said. “It was very much a roller-coaster.” While Murray missed...
News 2010 - February
01.02.2010 - Federer fetes victory with champagne celebration
01.02.2010 - Australian open - webnews
01.02.2010 - Roger ties with connors
04.02.2010 - An Austrian stamp for Roger
09.02.2010 - McEnroe says Federer is best men's player ever
12.02.2010 - Roger receives first stamp
12.02.2010 - Roger makes an emotional visit to Ethiopia
13.02.2010 - Roger nominated for Laureus Award
15.02.2010 - Last call for fan's favourite vote!
15.02.2010 - Federer says he has more drive than Nadal
17.02.2010 - Roger honoured by peers and fans
18.02.2010 - Federer,...
16th Grand Slam title!
Roger showed a terrifc display against Andy Murray today, capturing his 4th Australian Open and 16th grand slam title 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11). "I'm over the moon at winning again. I think I played some of my best tennis again of my life these last two weeks," Roger said during the award ceremony. "So this obviously a very special moment sharing this with you guys. You get the best out of me."Roger needed just two hours and 41 minutes to join Andre...