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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 wins Swiss duel

Roger cruised past fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 today to book a spot in the quarter finals. "I could have lost a set against Alejandro Falla in the second round and today against Stan and after this, you never know," said Roger. "So I am happy with what's happened. I'm playing well, serving well and moving well. I hope it continues like this." In rather stormy conditions, Roger dominated the match from the start. His ground...

700th singles win !

Roger eased into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-4 6-0 6-4 win over German qualifier Julian Reister today, earning his 700th singles victory! "With my own form, I'm very happy. I'm ready to mix up my game playing aggressive," said Federer. "I'm not sure today if I had to face break points. "I'm getting very few breaks, and that's obviously always a good thing looking ahead." It was Roger's 700th career singles wins on the ATP...

Mercedes Benz Announces Global Partnership with Roger

Mercedes-Benz today announced a multi platform global marketing partnership with the 16-time Grand Slam Champion and world’s number one tennis player, Roger Federer. The multi year deal will cover the use of his image, personal appearances and product placement in a partnership that makes Roger Federer the latest Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador. The agreement coincides with the start of the Mercedes-Benz sponsorship of the US Tennis Open...

Roland Garros 2010 Karaoke

Date: 27.05.2010, Source: YouT...

Roger Federer closes in on milestones

Roger endured a first tense set and two rain delays today before making it through to the second round of the French Open in Paris today. He defeated Alejandro Falla of Colombia 7-6(4), 6-2 and 6-4. Defending champion Roger Federer is one victory away from recording the 700th tour-level match win and the 150th clay-court win of his career after he reached the Roland Garros third round. Roger did not play his best tennis during the opening...

Nike World Cup TV Spot

Roger Federer and Rooney Table Tennis: A new Nike World Cup TV Spot has been released. It features Nike's stable of superstar footballers like Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney, Fabio Cannavaro, Landon Donovan and Cristiano Ronaldo. The short film is directed by Alejandro Inarritu ("21 Grams" and "Babel") and contains a cameo from Roger. Enjoy! Date: 26.05.20...

Roger Federer opens with ease

Roger began his defence of the title at the French Open with a comfortable 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win over Peter Luczak (ATP 71) today. "It's always important coming back as defending champion trying to get off to a good start," Roger said. "It was like a perfect match to get off the French Open campaign, really." Our champ rarely looked troubled on court Philippe Chatrier as he wrapped up the first set and secured breaks in the fourth and sixth games...

Roger Federer's Facebook Message Paris 2010

Facebook Videos posted by Roger Federer from French Open, Paris. Date: 23.05.20...

I missed you, Roger tells Rafa

Roger Federer is looking forward to facing his great rival for the French Open crown a year after Rafael Nadal missed their rendezvous in the final. With usual contenders Nikolay Davydenko of Russia and Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro having pulled out injured, the road looks clearer for another Roger versus Rafa classic. “It is hard to pick anybody to say if Roger and Rafa are not going to win who else will it be,” Federer, wearing a blue...

French Open draw

The men's draw for the 2010 French Open has just been released. Roger will meet Australia's Peter Luczak (ATP 71) in his opening match. It will be the first time the two players meet. Roger leads a quarter that features quite a few strong players such as Gaël Monfils, Marin Cilic, Ernests Gulbis or Robin Söderling - last year's finalist. But he can still be rather happy with the draw as most other clay specialists next to Rafael Nadal - David...

Credit Suisse quiz

Credit Suisse, Roger's banking partner, has launched a competition just in time for Roland Garros. Try your luck in the Credit Suisse quiz now and you could be the lucky winner of one of ten exclusive prizes such as a signed racket! All you need to do is answer a few simple questions such as: What was the name of the tennis club that Roger Federer joined when he was eight years old? In which year did Roger Federer first succeed in making it...

Guinot Mary Cohr Masters

Roger absolved his last match before starting at the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, next week. He defeated Germany's Rainer Schüttler 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 at the Guinot Mary Cohr Masters in Rueil-Malmaison today. Roger is the only player of his group (team Mary Cohr) to have scored a victory so far - four of six matches have been played. Link: Guinot Mary Cohr Masters Gallery Date: 20.05.2010, Source: RF Offic...

Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland

Roger has donated a complete outfit from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to the Olympic Museum. It is now on display there together with other equipment used by successful athletes over the years. Roger made a huge dream come true in Beijing, winning his first Olympic gold medal in the men's doubles tennis tournament alongside Stanislas Wawrinka. The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to...

Roger Federer practicing in Paris, Roland Garros 2010

Roger Federer is back in Paris! The reigning French Open champion and world No.1 had a full day's practice on Wednesday, having a hit-out on Philippe Chatrier court followed by another one away from prying eyes on No.2 court. The Swiss maestro enjoyed a few rallies with Croat Ivan Ljubicic, who is back to full fitness. 2008 women's winner Ana Ivanovic was also practising in the stadium on Wednesday, as was fellow Serb Novak Djokovic. The...

Mutua Madrilena MASTERS - Webnews

Federer, Nadal braced for French Open showdown (AFP) Roger Federer shrugged off his Madrid Masters final defeat against Rafael Nadal and insisted it's all to play for at the French Open where he is the defending champion. "The claycourt season will not be judged here, but in Paris," said the world number one after his 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) loss to his great Spanish rival in Sunday's final. "We will see what happens in three weeks. I feel I'm ready...

Last Preparation

Roger will make use of the last week left before the French Open to get the last bit of fine-tuning done. He will participate in the Guinot Mary Cohr Masters, held at the Paris Golf & Country Club in Rueil-Malmaison (20 km outside of Paris), on clay together with other players such as Andy Murray, Andy Roddick or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The field consists of a total of twelve top-players who were invited to the event and will compete in two...

Madrid 2010: Roger Federer Final interview

Date: 17.05.2...

Roger Federer defeated in final

Roger was unable to defend his Madrid title today. In a remake of last year's final, Roger was defeated in straight sets 4-6, 6-7(5) by Rafael Nadal this time. Both players dropped serve early in the first set before Nadal broke to lead 4-3 and went on to bring the set home, even though Roger had quite a few chances of swinging it around. In the second set, Nadal claimed a tightly contested tiebreaker after two breaks of serve each. All...

Roger and Rafa to renew epic rivalry

The Roger and Rafa show is back in town. After a year in which the tennis world has been deprived of seeing one of its greatest ever rivalries played out on court, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal battled through their Madrid Open semi-finals on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering showdown on the clay at the Magic Box arena. Spaniard Nadal was first into Sunday’s final when he came from a set down to beat compatriot Nicolas Almagro 4-6 6-2 6-2 and...

Roger Federer books spot in semis

Roger booked his spot in the semis in Madrid today, defeating Ernests Gulbis (ATP 34) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. It was quite a fight between the two players today, as Gulbis took an immediate service break from our champ. And with Roger simply committing too many forehand errors, the Latvian was able to hold on to the break to take a one-set lead. The start of the second set proved no better for Roger as he once again started off by dropping his serve....

Madrid 2010: Roger Federer thursday interview

Friday Preview: Federer vs Gulbis Date: 14.05.2...

Roger Federer shows great tennis

Roger defeated Stanislas Wawrinka in Madrid today, racing past the fellow Swiss 6-3 and 6-1. Roger turned in an impressive performance in just one hour and nine minutes to earn his place in the quarterfinals. Today's start was everything but promising, though, as he gave away the opening game of the match as Wawrinka realised the first break. From there, however, our world No. 1 enjoyed a swift turnaround as he took the break right back and...

Madrid 2010: Roger Federer Feature

Date: 12.05.2...

Madrid 2010: Federer tuesday interview

Date: 12.05.2...

Federer shines in Magic Box arena

Roger successfully opened his bid for another title in Madrid today, defeating Germany's Benjamin Becker (ATP 46) 6-2, 7-6(4). With the sliding silver roof open on Manolo Santana court at the Magic Box arena, the Swiss barely broke sweat against the German world number 46 in cloudy weather with sunny spells. Becker mounted a mini fightback to save two match points at 6-5 down in the second set and one more in the tiebreak but sent a backhand...

Madrid 2010: Roger Federer preview interview

Date: 11.05.2...

Federer hopes Madrid will provide turning point

Roger Federer is hoping the Madrid Masters will again prove to be a turning point in his season. The top-ranked Swiss won the clay-court tournament last year after beating Rafael Nadal in the final, then went on to claim his first French Open title before adding his sixth Wimbledon crown. That win “gave me immense confidence,” Federer said, and after a poor start to the clay season this year he’s hoping Madrid will provide a similar spark. “Not...

Roger Federer misses final

Roger had to accept a straight-set loss to Albert Montañes today in Estoril: 2-6, 6-7(5). Roger clearly had trouble with the surface that was slower today due to heavy rainfall that had caused a rain delay earlier. He dropped his serve three times in the first set. The second set proved to be better but he still did not manage to break the Spaniard, taking the set into a tie-breaker. Roger then raced to a 5-2 lead with two services of his own -...

Second semi-final in 2010

Roger successfully continued his quest for a second Estoril Open title today, moving into the last four with a 7-6(7), 6-2 victory over Arnaud Clément. Roger got off to a bad start as his footwork clearly failed him. But just as we love him, he showed his mental resilience to fight back, winning the next three games to take a narrow lead. This mini-revival proved to be the turning point in the set - although Roger was never close to his best...

First singles victory on clay in 2010

Roger has successfully mastered his first match of the Estoril Open, celebrating his first victory on clay this year. He defeated Germany's Björn Phau (ATP 138) 6-3, 6-4 in 83 minutes. "It was a very important match for me today," Roger said, knowing that first rounds can be tricky. He won the Estoril crown in 2008 but skipped last year's event Roger will now meet Arnaud Clément from France (ATP 83) in the quarter finals. Our champ has won...

Roger Federer --- Season 2009

Date: 05.05.20...

Federer eyes Estoril Title; Ready for weeks ahead

World No. 1 Roger Federer is hoping to bounce back after losing at the Foro Italico in Rome last week, by recording his first clay-court win of the year at the Estoril Open. “I felt good going into Rome, but after one match and intense practise I’m looking forward to the week ahead,” admitted the 2008 champion, after practising with Leonardo Tavares on Tuesday afternoon. In the notoriously windy conditions of the Estadio Nacional, Federer...

Federer takes Children to Estoril Open; Remembers his youth

World No. 1 Roger Federer answered questions about his life on the professional circuit from 16 lucky school children – aged between six and nine – during a 40-minute tram ride through the streets of Lisbon on Tuesday morning. “I am very used to drive around in trams,” admitted Federer, who is looking to capture his 63rd tour-level title this week. “I used to travel to practice back in Basel on the tram in winter and with the bike in summer...

Fans flock to Federer practise

World No. 1 Roger Federer's first practise session at the Estoril Open Monday saw hundreds of tennis fans scramble for the best positions among the hedge rows surrounding Court 13. The World No. 1, who was escorted to the court by six security guards, trained with Portuguese No. 1 Rui Machado in windy conditions. "Since I had practised with Roger before, two years ago here, this time I wasn't caught off-guard by his demanding style," said ...

Estoril Open

Roger is back in action at the ATP 250 Series tournament in Estoril this week. After a first round bye he will either meet Germany's Björn Phau (ATP 138) or a qualifyer. Roger has been defeated by Phau in the past - dating back to 1999 when Roger was 18 years old, though (in the first round in Washington). Roger could meet Juan Ignacio Chela (ATP 54) in the quarter finals. Roger defeated the Argentinian in all of their four previous matches,...

Federer looks to repeat feats of clay

Has the Swiss maestro done the hard part? Did his victory in 2009 change the established order of things? After losing four times in a row to Rafael Nadal on the Paris clay, Roger Federer must have thought that he was cursed, but he finally got his hands on the legendary Coupe des Mousquetaires at the 11th attempt. His detractors will say that Federer only won thanks to Nadal's unbelievable defeat to Robin Söderling in the round of 16 which...

Roger Federer loses doubles

Roger and Yves Allegro were defeated in their quarter finals in the doubles today. They lost 4-6, 4-6 against America’s John Isner and Sam Querrey, bringing an end to Roger’s appearance in Rome. He doesn’t have much time to prepare, though, as the next tournament is right on the doorstep: the Estoril Open in Portugal starts coming Monday. Date: 30.04.2010, Source: RF Offic...