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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 to play 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Roger Federer will go for gold in 2020. The Swiss star confirmed that he will compete for Switzerland at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Federer wins 10th Halle title

Roger Federer made history in Halle, defeating David Goffin 7-6 (2), 6-1 to win a record 10th Noventi Open title. It is the first time that Federer has earned 10 crowns at one tournament.

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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 makes history in Dubai, wins 100th title

Roger Federer made history at the Dubai Duty Free Championships, defeating reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 to win his 100th tour-level title.

Federer into the next round in singles and doubles

SINGLES 2nd ROUND: Roger Federer cruised into round three at the Olympics with a very clear 6-2, 6-2 victory over France's Julien Benneteau. “I was able to put in another solid performance today,” said Federer. “There was a bit of a swirly wind and I think he might have struggled a little bit with his serve in these conditions, whereas indoors it is straightforward and you can get great rhythm.” Federer didn’t face a single break point...

Federer through to 2nd round in three sets

Top-seeded Swiss Roger Federer opened his London Olympics campaign with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 victory over Alejandro Falla of Colombia. Federer was broken on two occasions, but managed to hit seven aces and 37 winners for victory in one hour and 47 minutes on Centre Court. "It's great coming back after winning Wimbledon, but it's so much harder to do it again in the first round knowing that every match for me is like a final. I'm really relieved...

Federer hands flag honour to Wawrinka

Roger Federer has handed the honour of carrying Switzerland's flag at tonight's opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in London to doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka. Federer, who carried the flag for his nation in Athens and Beijing, said he was happy for his gold-medal-winning doubles partner to shoulder the responsibility. "I felt it was important to give someone else a chance," Federer said. "I told Switzerland they should choose...

Famous Federer attracts athletes' attention

Switzerland's Roger Federer has become so popular among both competitors and media that he finds it difficult to walk around the athletes village at the Olympic park, and has journalists gushing over him at press conferences. The world number one and 17-time grand slam winner has stayed at the athletes village at two of the three Olympics he has attended, but at his fourth in London he will be staying nearer the tennis venue...

Federer: 2016 Olympics possible, depends on body

Roger Federer is leaning toward competing in the 2016 Olympic Games if his body holds up. Federer, who turns 31 on Aug. 8, said Thursday his mindset includes Rio de Janeiro, but it will depend on his ability to stay healthy. "There's so many moving parts," Federer said. "They also have a role in this decision-making but the mind still wants me to play, and I hope the body allows me to do it as well." First up for the world No. 1 is the London...

Federer's London 2012 Olympics Draw

World No. 1 Roger Federer will meet Colombia’s Alejandro Falla in the first round at the London Olympic Tennis Event, which begins on Saturday at the All England Club, Wimbledon. "Federer is the favourite whenever he plays here," said Falla. "I know him well and he knows me well, too. I'm going to have to play my best if I am going to have a chance to win this match but he's Roger and he's just won Wimbledon for the seventh year here." Federer,...

Federer expecting something special at Olympics

World number one Roger Federer said he is expecting something special at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Olympic tennis will take place at Wimbledon, where Federer won his record-equalling seventh Championships this month. He is competing in the men’s singles and doubles events. London 2012 will be the Swiss player’s fourth Games. And he has twice carried his nation’s flag at the opening ceremony — Athens and Beijing. Federer...

London 2012 Olympics: Federer starts practicing in Wimbledon

Roger Federer took a short vacation of two weeks to Sardinia, Italy after his 7th Wimbledon triumph. Meanwhile Federer enjoyed his 287th week as a World No. 1 and 17th Grand Slam which is not achieved by anyone else. Just 2 days before he has returned to Wimbledon to start his preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games. "Really looking forward to playing in Wimbledon the second time this year." said Federer on his facebook. Federer will...

Federer reaches record 287 weeks as World No. 1

Roger Federer, already the holder of a record 17 Grand Slam titles, reached another landmark on 16th July, 2012 when he celebrates an unprecedented 287th week as World No. 1. The Swiss legend, who turns 31 in August, had pulled level with Pete Sampras's record of 286 weeks when he reclaimed top spot after a two-year absence following his seventh Wimbledon title last week. With the Olympics and US Open fast approaching, Federer shows...

Sports World and Celebrities reacts to Federer's 7th Wimbledon Triumph

Tiger Woods: Congratulations to Murray who has done his best . But we have seen why the Fed is the GOAT.

 Valentino Rossi: Standing Ovation for King Roger. Diego Armando Maradona: How great art, Federer. True history of world sport. Alessandro Del Piero: Endless Federer ! Congratulations Roger, a huge sample, 7 times King at Wimbledon.

 Rio Ferdinand: Well done Andy Murray no disgrace losing to the best that ever played tennis. Great final...

Federer back on top of the world says Swiss press

At 30, Federer equalled a record by claiming the tournament title for the seventh time on Sunday, beating Andy Murray of Britain, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. He also ensured he would be sitting on top of the world ranking, putting him level with American Pete Sampras’ record of 286 weeks as number one.The media had openly questioned whether the Swiss player could return to the top and if he should have retired rather than press on after being regularly...

Federer hasn't decided whether to carry Swiss flag in London 2012 Olympics

Roger Federer has not decided whether to accept an offer to carry Switzerland's flag during the opening ceremonies for the London Olympics. Federer says he might give the honor to someone else. “I was offered, but I might give another athlete a chance,” said the World No. 1 after winning his seventh Wimbledon over Andy Murray. The 17-time Grand Slam champion was the Swiss flag-bearer at two other Summer Games. He teamed with Stanislas Wawrinka...

Roger Federer Wimbledon triumph wins Oxfam £100,000

A bet placed on Wimbledon champion Roger Federer nearly a decade ago has netted more than £100,000 for Oxfam. In 2003 Nick Newlife, from Oxfordshire, made a wager of £1,520, at odds of 66/1, that the Swiss tennis star would win seven Wimbledon titles by 2019. Mr Newlife died in 2009 but had left the betting slip to Oxfam in his will. Federer's defeat of Britain's Andy Murray in Sunday's Wimbledon final means the charity...

Federer wins record 7th Wimbledon Crown

Roger Federer outgunned Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 to win a record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th Grand Slam crown. Federer will return to World No. 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday. The Swiss third seed recovered from a slow start to dominate the match and return to the top of the world rankings, ending Murray's hopes of becoming the first British man to win the title on home soil for 76 years. FIRST SET: Federer and Murray walked...

Federer vs. Murray: Expert Predictions for Men's Final

No matter who wins, history will be made in Sunday's Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. The third-seeded Federer is looking to enhance his case for the undisputed title of "Greatest of All-Time," while No. 4 Murray is looking to become the first Brit to claim the Wimbledon crown since Fred Perry in 1936. If Federer wins, he will push his Grand Slam singles record to 17, tie Pete Sampras for the most Wimbledon titles...

Novak says Federer's return to World No.1 would be 'Well Deserved'

Novak Djokovic says that Roger Federer's return to World No. 1 will be well deserved if it happens. The Swiss will usurp the top spot from Djokovic in the South African Airways ATP Rankings if he wins a seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday. “If he wins and becomes No. 1, it's going to be well deserved,” Djokovic said. “He's played fantastic this year. He's been so consistent. If he wins, he wins. There's nothing I can do about it. The best...

Federer reaches record 8th Wimbledon final after defeating Djokovic

Roger Federer defeated top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday at The Championships. The Swiss superstar will now have an opportunity to regain the World No. 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday with victory in his eighth Wimbledon final. ''This is what you want to be playing for - the Wimbledon trophy,'' Federer said. ''I've got a tough task ahead of me.'' Once rain started to fall at 7:15 a.m., Wimbledon Referee...

How much will grass help Federer against Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinal?

WIMBLEDON, England -- With 26 previous meetings between the two, there is not a lot of new ground for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to tread. But there remains one big gap to be filled when they face each other in the Wimbledon semifinals: The two have never met on grass, and their first encounter on this most traditional and idiosyncratic of surfaces promises to reveal new dimensions to their rivalry. Though Djokovic comes in as the defending...

Majestic Federer to face Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinal

Roger Federer, who is looking to win his seventh title at The Championships, cruised past No. 26 seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals against top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic. They've never played each other at Wimbledon. "I thought I played great out there today," Federer said in a courtside interview after a 14th successive win over Youzhny. "My game maybe suits up well against...

Federer expects to be fit after back injury

Roger Federer expects to be completely healthy on Wednesday when he takes on Mikhail Youzhny for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The Swiss battled through a sore back to win his fourth-round match against Xavier Malisse on Monday. “I felt the back going the beginning of the first set, and then I played on it maybe three, four games,” said Federer. “I asked for the trainer, the doctor to come out to just talk about it. So I decided to...

Federer into 33rd straight major QF by fight against injury

Roger Federer booked a spot in his 33rd straight Grand Slam championship quarter-final on Monday at The Championships, when he defeated Belgian Xavier Malisse 7-6(1), 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 for the 850th match win of his career (850-192 overall). Federer improved to 10-1 lifetime against 31-year-old Malisse, who reached the 2002 semi-finals in a rain-interrupted encounter on Centre Court that lasted two hours and 11 minutes. Federer appeared...