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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 'super excited' by Olympics at Wimbledon

Roger Federer has done the crying, the crashing, the leaping, the knees, the back, the arms, the fists - but best of all was Beijing 2008. The Olympic Games. Federer, the proud Swiss flag bearer for a second time, was a gold medallist in the men's doubles thanks, in the main, to the brilliance in the medal matches of his partner and pal Stan Wawrinka. As Wawrinka lay on the court, a child-like Federer jigged around with all...

Roddick upsets Federer in 3 set thriller

On Monday evening, the two-time Sony Ericsson Open champion knocked out World No. 3 Roger Federer 7-6(4), 1-6, 6-4 in a third-round clash to defeat the Swiss for just the third time in 24 career meetings. Two of his wins over the 16-time major champion have come at Crandon Park. "It was kind of a game of chess," said Roddick. "I stayed back on the returns, which is something I have not done with him often early on. I think he might have...

Federer to meet Roddick in third round

Roger Federer will meet fellow two-time former Sony Ericsson Open champion Andy Roddick in the third round in Miami. Federer has a 21-2 FedEx ATP Head2Head record against the World No. 34. Third seed Federer recorded his 23rd match win of the season by beating 19-year-old American wild card Ryan Harrison 6-2, 7-6(3) on Saturday afternoon. The Swiss superstar is bidding to capture his third Indian Wells-Miami title double (also 2005-06). Federer,...

Federer the form player to beat in Miami

Roger Federer comes into the Sony Ericsson Open as the most in-form player on the ATP World Tour. Federer has reeled off 15 straight victories, lifting trophies in Rotterdam, Dubai and most recently, in Indian Wells. The Swiss has a chance to pull off an unprecedented third ‘Indian Wells–Miami double’, and is driven by the challenge of the achievement. “I'd love to win another double, at Indian Wells and Miami,” Federer said Thursday....

Gillette Federer Tour

Dear Fans It’s official! Thanks to Gillette, this year I will visit Brazil, the most important country for sports for the next years. I am very excited to finally get to know this wonderful land and spread the love of the game! All the bestRoger Date: 22.03.2012, Source: RF Offic...

Miami 2012: The Draw

The draw for the Sony Ericcson Open in Miami is out.After a first-round bye, Roger will face the winner of the match between America's Ryan Harrison (ATP 73) and Italy's Potito Starace (ATP 58). In the third round he could meet another American, Andy Roddick (ATP 34), former winner of the event. After that, a match with Spain's Nicolas Almagro (ATP 12) or France's Gaël Monfils (ATP 14) is possible, before our champ could meet America's Mardy...

How to return a 225 kph serve? Ask Federer

There's only one Roger Federer and I think hundreds of aspiring pro tennis players fall to their knees to give thanks for that every night. John Isner could be forgiven for relying even more heavily on his serve, and in the men's final against Federer, he held on all but two occasions. Still, Federer won it in straight sets -- and it wasn't because he held such a glaring advantage in the ground game. Federer prevailed 7-6 (7), 6-3 because...

Federer won his 4th Indian Wells title

Roger Federer won a record 19th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles after defeating American John Isner 7-6(7), 6-3 on Sunday in Indian Wells. He became the first player to claim four BNP Paribas Open titles, adding to the three straight he won from 2004-06. "When it all pays off after a bit of a scare early on in the week and you get the title and the emotions are going, it's a wonderful feeling," he said. "I remember the days when I won three...

Federer beats Nadal to reach Indian Wells final

Fans in the Coachella Valley had long anticipated a Rafael Nadal - Roger Federer showdown, and needed to wait out an extra three and a half hour delay when it rained shortly after the conclusion of the first semi-final between Novak Djokovic and John Isner. When the pair finally took the court, Federer dismissed his rival 6-3, 6-4 to reach his fourth final in Indian Wells. The Swiss, a winner of three consecutive tournament titles from 2004-06,...

Federer dismisses Del Potro, reaches Masters 1000 milestone

Roger Federer made quick work of Juan Martin del Potro on Friday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open, cruising past the Argentine 6-3, 6-2 to notch a record 250th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 match win. Federer got out of trouble in the first game of the match, saving two break points, but encountered little resistance the rest of the way. He broke the ninth-ranked del Potro three times from six chances, fired 13 aces and clinched the victory...

Federer sets QF showdown with Del Potro

Three-time Indian Wells champion Roger Federer found himself down a set for the second straight match Wednesday, but rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Thomaz Bellucci in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. Federer converted his third break of the match in the final game to advance in one hour and 41 minutes, securing his 73rd straight win against opponents ranked outside the Top 20. "I really struggled to make the transition from...

Experience leads Federer past Raonic

Experience won over youth on Tuesday night in Indian Wells, with 30-year-old Roger Federer coming back to defeat 21-year-old Milos Raonic 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4 for a place in the BNP Paribas Open fourth round. “I guess my experience helped me to stay calm and just weather the storm,” said Federer. “Maybe if I would be younger I'd be more panicky about him hitting aces left and right and making me feel uncomfortable. I have been there so many...

Federer wins 10th straight match

Roger Federer cruised in BNP Paribas Open Sunday evening, dismissing wild card Denis Kudla 6-4, 6-1 on Stadium Court in Indian Wells. Federer capitalized on five of his six break opportunities, winning 70 per cent of his second serve return points to prevail over the American in just 57 minutes. "I'm always relieved and happy when I am able to find my way into a tournament," Federer said. "So it's a good start for me. I didn't know Kudla...

Federer most influential person in tennis

Roger Federer has been named as the most influential person in tennis, as number one on The Tennis Space’s People of Influence, and told The Tennis Space he is "flattered". "I’m first, and Mirka’s 20. That’s not bad," said the Swiss, who married his wife, Mirka Vavrinec in April 2009. "I’ve been around for a long time, been number one for a long time, so I guess it’s obvious I am in the upper level, I would think. And...

Federer focused on success at Indian Wells

Roger Federer hasn’t always been a fan of the California desert, but now 30 and a father of two young girls, the Swiss admitted Wednesday he’s come to appreciate his visits to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open. “It’s a tournament that I’ve grown to love a lot over the years,” he said on Wednesday. “I used to like coming here, but I wasn’t a crazy golfer when I was younger or liked the peace and calmness. I was more a guy who liked New...

Indian Wells 2012: The Draw

The draw for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is out. Roger after a first-round bye will face Russia's Dimitry Tursunov (ATP 61). In the third round, Roger could meet Milos Raonic (ATP 27), known for his strong serves. After that a match with Gaël Monfils (ATP 14) is possible, before our champ could either play Juan Martin del Potro (ATP 9) or David Ferrer (ATP 5) in the quarter finals.In the semis, Roger could meet Rafael Nadal (ATP...

Roddick stuns Federer in MSG exhibition

Andy Roddick may have found the spark to rejuvenate his 2012 season after stunning Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6(7) in Monday night’s BNP Paribas Showdown exhibition in front of 18,000 fans at Madison Square Garden in New York. The former World No. 1, who has slipped to No. 31 in the South African Airways ATP Rankings, saved two set points in the second-set tie-break before capitalising on his first match point. Roddick came into the match with...

Federer surpasses 10m Facebook fans

Federer selectively updates his Facebook page, like with this photo from Dubai. Roger Federer won his fifth Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this week, but that’s not the only success the Swiss achieved. During the tournament, Federer surpassed 10 million fans on his Facebook page. "I don't know if the 10 million are on live score or watching my match, but I definitely feel the great support by my followers and social network, and how...

Health means wealth for rejuvenated Federer

Federer: Just landed in New York City from Dubai! Very excited to be in the Big Apple for the exo tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. Rejuvenated Roger Federer believes that staying healthy will keep him competitive in his 31st year and more than a match for the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. Federer, who has now won five of the last seven ATP tournaments despite being widely written off for large parts of 2011,...

Roger Federer wins 5th Dubai Crown

Roger Federer won his fifth Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title in the 20th edition of the ATP World Tour 500 hard-court tennis tournament. The Swiss defeated No. 4 Andy Murray 7-5, 6-4 in the final on Saturday evening. The 30-year-old Federer has won the title five times in 10 years, having previously triumphed in 2003-2005 and 2007. "It's beautiful winning this" Roger said. "I've had a great start to the season, and a great finish...

Federer holds off Del Potro, into 7th Dubai final

Roger Federer advanced to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final for the seventh time after beating Juan Martin del Potro 7-6(5), 7-6(6) on Friday evening. The Swiss will look to win the ATP World Tour 500 hard-court tennis tournament for the fifth time when he faces World No. 4 Andy Murray in Saturday’s final. Murray had earlier beaten World No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets. "It was a good comeback, especially...

Federer reached semis in Dubai

Roger Federer improved to a perfect 12-0 record against Mikhail Youzhny on Thursday as he defeated the Russian 6-3, 6-4 in a repeat of the 2007 final to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The 30-year-old Federer required just 69 minutes to dismiss the No. 34-ranked Youzhny, a recent winner at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors (d. Lacko). The Swiss converted two of the 11 break points he created and won 74 per cent of points...

Federer beats Lopez, Youzhny next

Four-time former champion and second seed Roger Federer dropped 12 points on his serve and struck 12 aces past two-time runner-up Feliciano Lopez of Spain for a 7-5, 6-3 victory on Wednesday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Federer, who lifted his 71st tour-level title at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam (d. del Potro) earlier this month, improved to 10-0 lifetime against Lopez, who he beat in the 2004 final....