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Federer wins fourth Miami Open title

Roger Federer produced a championship masterclass under the Florida sun, dominating reigning champ John Isner 6-1, 6-4 to win his fourth Miami title.

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Federer beats Llodra, plays Lopez next

Four-time former champion Roger Federer defeated last week's Open 13 finalist Michael Llodra of France 6-0, 7-6(6) on Tuesday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Second seed Federer won the first 11 points of the match and dropped seven points overall (five on his own serve) to win the 18-minute first set.  World No. 40 Llodra snapped a seven-game streak for 1-1 in the second set, much to the delight of the capacity crowd...

Federer hungry to add elusive medal to his vast collection

Regardless of having won a record 16 Gland Slams and 71 singles titles, Swiss great Roger Federer says he is still hungry for more success as he targets an elusive gold medal at this summer's London Olympics 2012. Federer, who will take part in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships which start today, also dismissed talk that one of his goals for the season was to regain the World No 1 ranking he held so emphatically two seasons ago. "I'd...

Federer happy for Sampras to keep his record

Roger Federer says he would be happy not to take away Pete Sampras' all-time record of 286 weeks as world number one, even though he stands only one tantalising week away from equalling it. Federer has already superseded the American's record of Grand Slam titles - he has 16 to the retired Sampras' 14 - but is prepared to accept the possibility of not getting back to the top of the rankings. The 30-year-old world number three from Switzerland...

Federer - Nadal exhibition match in Santiago Bernabéu stadium?

Rafael Nadal is a big fan of Real Madrid. Now the Spaniard wants to fulfill a dream and play a tennis match at the Santiago Bernabéu against Roger Federer? According to Spanish media and the radio station "La Cope" could this summer at the venerable Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid held a classic of tennis. Rafael Nadal is planning an exhibition of the stadium of his favorite football club Real Madrid - on grass. The world number two is already...

Federer beats Del Potro for Rotterdam title

Top seed Roger Federer lifted his first trophy of the season in Rotterdam Sunday, defeating Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 6-4 in the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament final. Federer raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first set, converting both of his break point opportunities against the Argentine. After del Potro held to get on the scoreboard, Federer served out the 34-minute set. Del Potro settled into the match in the second set, but was broken in...

Federer, Del Potro to face off for Rotterdam crown

World No. 3 Roger Federer was tested in his ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament semi-final by Nikolay Davydenko, but prevailed 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win in Rotterdam Saturday. In the final, Federer will square off against Juan Martin del Potro, after the No. 3 seed dismissed World No. 7 Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-1. "These are the kinds of matches you need to help your confidence," stated Federer. "Everything started to get better midway through...

Federer comes through tough match in Rotterdam

Top seed Roger Federer struggled to defeat Finn Jarkko Nieminen 7-5 7-6 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the World Indoor Tournament. The Swiss, who is this week making his first appearance in the Dutch port city since he won the title in 2005, lacked rhythm against the unseeded Nieminen. Former world number one...

Roger Federer on re-inventing himself, His top 3 Grand Slam wins, Mental strength and Retirement

Roger Federer is a man of many talents, and giving honest and stirring interviews is no exception. On Tuesday evening at the Manhattan Hotel in Rotterdam, Federer participated in a JURA coffee sponsorship event, where he was interviewed in front of exclusive guests before participating in a media conference. Federer reminisced on his top three grand slam wins, spoke on overcoming obstacles and becoming mentally strong, elaborated on his love...

Federer into the quarters

Roger Federer is back in Rotterdam. In front of 10.000 spectators, including Ronald Koeman, Marco Van Basten and Gio Van Bronchorst, he was ready to make his comeback, seven years after his last appearance in Ahoy. Federer left no one dissapointed, except maybe Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, who was defeated in 67 minutes, 6-4, 6-4. Both when he entered and left Centre Court he received incredible applauses - a clear sign of the fact that the former...

Federer: I always wanted to come back to Rotterdam

The fire still burns in Federer. He may be older, proud father of twins and no longer the world´s best tennis player, but where ever he goes, he always wants to win. Also in the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, to where he returns for the first since 2005. "It is one of the greatest indoor tournaments in the world. I remmeber how great it was, and I understand that it has only improved with Richard Krajicek in charge", Federer said shortly...

Rotterdam 2012: The Draw

Roger will take part in 39th ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam this week. It is the first time for our champ to return to the Dutch tournament since winning the title in 2005 against Ivan Ljubicic. Roger, the No. 1 seed, will play his first match on Wednesday (7.30 pm) against France's Nicolas Mahut (ATP 83). Roger won both previous encounters - 2008 in Indian Wells and 2006 in Wimbledon. In the following round, a meeting with...

Swiss team out of Davis Cup

Roger and Stan were defeated by America's Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 3-6 in today's doubles, giving the US Davis Cup team an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Switzerland. Roger and Stan started well and they kept the Americans under control for a set and a half. After that, Bryan and Fish became unstoppable as athey gained early breaks in the following sets. After 2:18 hours, the hostile crowd of 7'000 people had to face the third loss...

Switzerland trails 0-2 against USA in Davis Cup

SWITZERLAND 0, UNITED STATES 2: Clay, Indoor - Fribourg, Switzerland. John Isner stunned World No. 3 Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-2 to give the visiting United States a 2-0 lead against Switzerland. "It's the biggest win of my life," declared Isner. "But what it means to me, is our team is up 2-0. Hats off to Mardy for winning the first rubber. It took a lot of pressure off of me." After winning the third set in a tie-break, Isner...

Davis Cup: The Draw

From this Friday until Sunday, the Swiss Davis Cup team meets the USA in the first round of the Davis Cup in Fribourg (Switzerland). The draw took place today. Stanislas Wawrinka (ATP 28) will open the three-day encounter against Mardy Fish (ATP 8). Roger will then play John Isner (ATP 17) in the second match of the day. On Saturday, Roger and Stan - Olympic doubles champions - will meet Mike Bryan and Ryan Harrison in the doubles. On Sunday,...

Federer eager to return to winning ways

In his last competitive match, World No. 3 Roger Federer left Rod Laver Arena with the disappointment of losing to Rafael Nadal in four sets in the semi-finals of the Australian Open sitting heavily on his shoulders. Two weeks on, the 30 year old has regrouped and is preparing to lead Switzerland’s bid to win the Davis Cup trophy for the first time. The Swiss are set to play the USA this weekend on an indoor clay-court in Fribourg in the World...

Federer named in Swiss team

Roger Federer will play in Switzerland’s Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round clash with USA, taking place in Fribourg on 10-12 February. Swiss captain Severin Luthi, who works with Federer on tour as a coach, has named the 16-time Grand Slam champion alongside Stanislas Wawrinka, Marco Chiudinelli and Michael Lammer in what is a full strength team for the hosts. USA are yet to announce their line-up for the trip to Fribourg, as...