ATP World Tour Uncovered goes behind the scenes to show how Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal produced art masterpieces to mark their qualification for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Date: 29.09.2010, Source: YouT...
Art of tennis
Roger once again proved his passion for art and tennis - but not on a tennis court this time. All players qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to be held in London (November 21 to 28) have been asked to create a work of art by hitting tennis balls covered in paint onto a canvas.
"It was great fun being invited to create my self portrait and I'm excited to see how the finished piece looks," Roger said. "Raising money for charity...
Roger will skip Davis Cup playoffs to stay fresh
Roger Federer will skip Switzerland’s Davis Cup match in Kazakhstan this weekend to stay fresh for the rest of the season.
“I need some extra time to relax after the intense weeks in North America so I can finish the year strong,” Federer said Wednesday on his official website.
Federer is next scheduled to play at the Shanghai Masters starting Oct. 10, then return to Europe for the indoor hardcourt season in Stockholm, his hometown event in Basel,...
Roger misses final in New York
Roger was defeated by Novak Djokovic 7-5, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6 and 5-7 in today's semi-final at the US Open.
This means that unfortunately Roger will not play Rafa in what would have been the eighth Grand Slam championship match between tennis' top two men — and first such showdown at Flushing Meadows. It is the first time in the last seven years that Roger misses the final of the US Open. He has won five trophies from 2004-08.
Roger saw two match...
Federer proves himself a man for all seasons
Let it sizzle, let it blow, let it chill…. whatever the weather, Roger Federer proved himself to be a master of the elements at the U.S. Open.
Federer coolly dismissed opponents in the early rounds when on-court temperatures topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celcius) and on Wednesday, he warmed up his serve in the cold and wind to blow away Robin Soderling and reach the semi-finals.
“I see it as a challenge and I see it as an opportunity to play...
Semis at the US Open
Roger raced into the semi-finals at the US Open today by defeating Sweden's Robin Söderling 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 at a windswept Flushing Meadows.
Our champion took advantage of the tricky conditions in New York and served 18 aces and just two double faults, while it took Söderling until the fifth game of the third set to serve the first of his two aces. Roger, whose string of five consecutive US Open titles was snapped in last year's final,...
Roger makes 26th Grand Slam quarter final in a row
Last night Roger powered his way into a 26th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final in a row by defeating Austria's Jürgen Melzer (ATP 13) 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in a night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Roger played with his accustomed style on the court, registering 41 winners to 23 for the Austrian as he continued his run at Flushing Meadows without the loss of a set.
Nevertheless, our champion had some luck in the second set tie-break with two...
First week without dropping a set
Roger has come through the first week of the US Open without dropping a set. He defeated France's Paul-Henri Mathieu (ATP 109) 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 today to book his spot in round four.
Roger had 13 aces and no double-faults. He had to fight off four break points on his serve, while he scored four breaks on his opponent's. Mathieu did his part in helping our champ as he dropped his serve with a final double-fault on two occasions. Roger is now at...
Roger Federer: Shot between the legs US Open 2010
Roger Federer's unbelievable Shot between the legs at US Open 2010, New York.
Date: 04.09.2...
Roger moves on with ease
Roger moved on smoothly at the US Open today, defeating Germany's Andreas Beck 6-3, 6-4 and 6-3.
Roger's opponent piled up substantial errors in each set to make it an easier task in the end for our champ, who profited from two double-faults by Beck on the latter's serve. Beck started off well in the second set, but faltered in the fifth game that allowed Roger to get the break. Roger maintained the lead till the end and went two sets up ...