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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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Federer can get back on top; He's not as far as you think

A Grand Slam final without Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal is a pretty rare event. Tennis people and the press were quick to jump on this fact and predicted a new era in tennis as a result, but I think they were quick to jump to conclusions. Like Chris, I believe it's too soon to make that call. Certainly, Federer has had a huge letdown since the 2009 US Open. We know it and we have, many times, analyzed it. He only won one of the last six Grand...

Federer optimistic about the future

Defending champion Roger Federer insisted he remains optimistic about the future despite losing to 2008 titlist Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. "I feel very good and I'm very optimistic about the next 15 tournaments," said Federer. "I've barely lost matches lately really, so I'm happy with where my game is at, with where my condition is at. I'm really excited for what's to come. "This is obviously a bit of a blow....

Roger loses in three sets

Roger was defeated 6-7(3), 5-7 and 4-6 by Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Australian Open today. Roger struggled to stem Djokovic's aggressive assault, and also had problems with his serve. Roger was unable to dominate the match and had troubles holding up right from the start. Djokovic won a tense 57-minute first set in a tie-break. Hopes of a comeback for Roger evaporated in the second set when, having fought back from a break down...

Roger reached 8th consecutive semi-final at Australian Open

Roger has reached his eighth consecutive semi-final at the Australian Open as he had little trouble defeating his Olympics doubles partner, Stanislas Wawrinka 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. "I needed a good performance. We’ve played a lot in matches and a lot of practice together so there’s no secrets,” Roger said. “I had a good day today. I was able to mix it up. I’d like to say though Stan played an amazing tournament.” Roger broke Wawrinka in the second...

Federer reaches 27th straight major quarter finals

Roger has made it through the first week Down Under and will play the quarter finals next week thanks to a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Tommy Robredo. "It was a tough match and I'm really happy to be in the next round," Roger commented. "I'm sweating bullets out here so I'm really delighted to win this match." Once again, Roger started perfectly, hitting ace after ace and not conceding a single point on his serve in the first set. But...

Federer back in control and sets Aussie Open record

Following a tricky five-set win against Gilles Simon two nights earlier, defending champion Roger Federer came out flying against Xavier Malisse, dismissing the Belgian 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 on Friday afternoon at the Australian Open. With the victory, his 57th match win in Melbourne (57-7), the 29-year-old Federer overtook Stefan Edberg (56-10) atop the list of Open Era win leaders at the year’s first Grand Slam. Federer, who opened the match with a break...

Flustered Federer survives Simon ambush

Roger Federer flirted with danger before squeaking past unseeded nemesis Gilles Simon 6-2 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Federer had lost both his previous two meetings against Simon, but the 16-times grand slam winner had the measure of the Frenchman on a chilly night in Melbourne. “Today I got lucky. But it’s all about staying alive and moving on,” defending champion Federer told reporters. “I was...

Roger cruises into second round

Roger was in fine touch on Rod Laver Court and moved into the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 victory against Lukas Lacko. Roger proved that he is in great shape, breaking Lacko's serve seven times in total. "I felt great right from the start. My aim was to play aggressively and see if Lacko can hold the pace", Roger said after the match. Roger won the point on his firs serve 87 percent of the time and won 16 of 20...

Rally For Relief raises $1.8m for Queensland flood victims

ATP and WTA stars entertained 15,000 fans on Rod Laver Arena Sunday as they raised $1.8m and counting for Queensland flood victims in the specially organised Rally For Relief. On the eve of the Australian Open, the world’s best tennis players gave up 90 minutes of their time to come together in a fun exhibition to raise money for the families who have been left devastated by severe flooding in Queensland. The players were split into two teams....

Australian Open draw

The draw for the Australian Open took place today. In Roger's 45th consecutive participation in a Grand Slam tournament, he will meet Lukas Lacko for the first time in the first round. The Slovak had all eyes on him as he took a set 6-0 against Rafael Nadal in the tournament in Doha, before finally losing the secound-round match 6-7, 6-0, 3-6. If all goes well for our defending champion, he could face Frenchman Gaël Monfils in the third round...

Federer can win 20 grand slams says coach

Swiss world number two Roger Federer could extend his record grand slam tally to 20 if he remains fit and motivated, according to his coach Paul Annacone. “He can win every tournament he plays, he’s probably not going to, but he can win every match he plays and there’s not a lot of guys you can say that about,” Annacone, a former coach of Pete Sampras and Briton Tim Henman, told the Australian Open website (www.australianopen.com). “So if he can...

Roger Federer practicing in Australia

Fresh from his tournament win in Doha, Roger Federer hits Rod Laver Arena ahead of the 2011 Australian Open. Date: 11.01.2011, Source: YouTu...

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Roger Federer won his 67th career title in Doha

World No. 2 Roger Federer reclaimed the Qatar ExxonMobil Open trophy on Saturday as he dethroned defending champion Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP World Tour 250 hard-court tennis tournament in Doha. The Swiss player captured the title for the third time, following back-to-back triumphs in 2005 (d. Ljubicic) and 2006 (d. Monfils), making him the first three-time winner in tournament history (since 1993). Victory marked 67...

First final in 2011 !

Roger is through to his first final of 2011! He defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-6(2) at the Qatar Open today. "I started very well. The break in the first set was, of course, very important," Roger said. "I had a few problems in the second set, but my serve always kept me in the match. It was a great match all in all. I feel good and am looking forward to the final." Roger looked untroubled as he brought home the first set after just 25...

Improved Federer trounces Troicki

World No. 2 Roger Federer raised his level a gear on Thursday as he trounced Serbia’s Davis Cup hero Viktor Troicki 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, an ATP World Tour 250 hard-court tennis tournament in Doha. For a place in the semi-finals the second-seeded Federer will face French third seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who continued to mount a strong comeback from the knee injury that marred his 2010 campaign by edging Guillermo...

Federer wins all Swiss battle

Roger Federer was made to work for a quarter-final berth at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Wednesday, battling past Swiss compatriot and qualifier Marco Chiudinelli 7-6(5), 7-5 in one hour and 49 minutes. The 2005 and 2006 Doha titlist could not clinch a service break in a tight first set, fought back from a 4-5 deficit in the tie-break. Chiudinelli led 3-1 in the second set before he recovered again and clinched victory with a smash. “It was...

Roger Federer tweener at Doha 2011

Roger Federer with an unreal shot between the legs, a tweener, against Schoorel at Doha 2011 Date: 05.01.2011, Source: YouT...

Roger Federer win season opener

Roger booked his spot in round two of the Qatar Open thanks to a 7-6(3), 6-3 victory over Thomas Schoorel (ATP 168). The Dutch qualifier showed no fear in the first set, playing consistent tennis. Roger even had to deal with three set-points on his own serve at 4-5. Roger did not hesitate in the tie-break, though, clearly winning it 7-3. Roger then went on to break Schoorel's serve with his first break point in the match - going 3-1 up...

Video: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played on water court

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal kicked off the 2011 ATP World Tour season at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open by hitting tennis balls on a court laid in the water of Doha Bay. Date: 04.01.2011, Source: YouTu...

New 2011 ATP season promotion

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played on a exciting water court to promote the new 2011 ATP season at Doha, Qatar. Date: 02.01.2011, Credits: Roger Fede...

Roger defeated in high class final

Roger was defeated 6-7(4), 6-7(3) by Rafael Nadal in the final of the World Tennis Championships exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi today. Roger took a 3-0 lead in the first tiebreaker, but then simply committed too many unforced errors and eventually dropped the set. The second set also proved to be a tough fight as neither of the two players was able to score a break. Eventually it was Nadal's serve that helped him clinch the match in the...

Roger Federer to play Rafa Nadal in final

Roger will play his first final of the new year in Abu Dhabi against Rafael Nadal. Roger defeated Robin Söderling 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-3, sending down a total of 16 aces. Roger had lost to the Swede precisely a year ago in Abu Dhabi. Rafael Nadal celebrated a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Tomas Berdych. The numbers one and two of the world will play the final on Saturday. Date: 01.01.2011, Source: RF Offic...