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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, Mirka and their twin daughters in New York streets

He's been busy over the past few months doing what he does best, but on Wednesday Roger Federer was enjoying some family time. The 31-year-old tennis player was spotted out and about with his wife Mirka Vavrinec, their identical twin daughters Charlene Riva and Myla Rose in New York City and they only had eyes for each other. As they strolled through The Rose Center for Earth, Federer leaned in for a lingering kiss with his wife of three years. Wearing...

Roger Federer leads the tributes to retiring Andy Roddick

Roger Federer admitted he was saddened by Andy Roddick's retirement, insisting he'll always regard him as a "Wimbledon champion" despite the American's epic failures to lift the All England Club title. Federer beat Roddick three times in the Wimbledon final in 2004, 2005 and 2009 with their last encounter decided 16-14 in the final set. "He could have gotten that title," said Federer, whose stranglehold over Roddick also extended to the 2006...

Rampant Federer strolls into U.S. Open third round

World number one Roger Federer put on another evening exhibition at Flushing Meadows on Thursday as he brushed aside Germany's Bjorn Phau 6-2 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round of the U.S. Open. The five-times champion smashed 15 aces and 44 winners in all as he followed up his confident first-round win with another immaculate display, wrapping up victory in just 90 minutes. "I enjoyed it a lot, it was a great match...

Federer makes quick work of Young at US Open

Top-seeded Federer played up to his billing Monday night, dispatching American Donald Young 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to open his quest for a sixth U.S. Open title, which would be an Open-era record. ''The U.S. Open, for me, was always, I don't want to say easy, but very natural and I've always looked forward to it in a big way,'' Federer said. Possibly because of matches like Monday's, in which 20,000-plus fans cheered him on during a breezy-but-comfortable...

Federer chasing more glory at U.S. Open with doubt free

What a difference a year makes. Roger Federer shared Saturday that his confidence was a bit shaken entering the 2011 US Open, but stated that he felt self-assured entering his 2012 campaign. “I think I felt good last year, but probably felt that maybe at times the matches were not always in my racquet, whereas maybe this time around I feel like if I'm playing well I can dictate who's going to win or lose,” he said. “It's going to take something...

US Open 2012 draw

The US Open 2012 starts next Monday. Roger Federer will meet Donald Young (ATP 80) in the opening round. Roger has never played against the American - who has only won two matches this season - so far.Roger and Andy Murray wound up on the same side of the draw and could meet in the semifinals for a rematch of their recent finals at Wimbledon and the London Olympics. But before that, Roger could meet Björn Phau (ATP 83) in round two, Fernando...

Roger Federer is the Greatest Athlete of All Time

Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon title in July and reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. While the win -- the 17th Grand Slam title of his career -- helped solidify Federer's status as the greatest tennis player ever, as we head into this year's U.S. Open, it's time to take the conversation to a new level. Here is why Roger Federer is the greatest athlete of all time: The Record - First and foremost, there's the career record....

Federer named 2012 US Open men's top seed

World No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland, the reigning Wimbledon champion and five-time US Open champion, has been named the top seed in men’s singles at the 2012 US Open. The 2012 US Open will be played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., August 27 - September 9. The US Open Men’s Singles Championship is presented by Mercedes-Benz USA.Federer, a 17-time Grand Slam champion, will be followed by No. 2 seed...

Roger Federer's US Open 2012 Nike Oufit

  Roger Federer's US Open 2012 Nike Outfit. Blue outfit is for day session; Dark outfit is for night session. Date: 20th August 201...

Federer heads to US Open in ominous form

World number one Roger Federer heads to the U.S. Open with a sixth tournament win of the year to his name, no evident fitness problems and little sign that his Olympic defeat by Andy Murray has had any adverse effect on his confidence. The Wimbledon champion came to Cincinnati aiming to fine-tuning his game ahead of Flushing Meadows and showed with his classy performances that there is not much to adjust as he looks for a record-extending...

Federer wins record 5th Cincinnati crown by beating Djokovic

World No. 1 Roger Federer became the first player in the Open Era to win five Cincinnati trophies, defeating second-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6(7) in Sunday’s Western and Southern Open final. He becomes the first man ever to win a masters tournament without being broken his serve once. The Swiss top seed got through a perfect week without losing serve to capture his 76th career trophy. He will go into the US Open as the clear favourite ...

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Cincinnati final

World No. 1 Roger Federer and World No. 2 Novak Djokovic booked a showdown in Sunday's final at the ATP Cincinnati Masters with straight set semi-final triumphs on Saturday. Top seed Federer beat his friend and Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, while Djokovic, who quit last year's final against Andy Murray with a shoulder problem, advanced by defeating Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3, 6-2. "It will come down to a few points against...

Federer, Wawrinka to face off in Cincinnati SFs

World No. 1 Roger Federer defeated 10th seed Mardy Fish 6-3, 7-6(4) on Friday evening at the Western & Southern Open to set a semi-final clash with countryman Stanislas Wawrinka. The top seed won 88 per cent of his first serve points and did not face a break point en route to beating the American for the eighth time in nine meetings. He has now reached the semi-finals or better at 12 of the 13 tournaments he’s played this season. Friday's...

Quarters in Cincinnati

Roger Federer defeated Bernard Tomic 6-2, 6-4 today to earn a spot in the quarter finals of the Cincinnati Masters.Our champ was barely troubled by Tomic, starting with a break in the very first game and never giving away the lead but rather increasing the gap. Roger never had to defend any break points on the way to his victory today, breaking again in the second set to take a 4-3 lead and then wrap up everything nicely against the young...

Federer cruises in Cincinnati opener

World No. 1 Roger Federer began his campaign for a fifth Western & Southern Open title by cruising past Alex Bogomolov Jr. 6-3, 6-2 in his second-round match on Wednesday evening in Cincinnati. Federer wrapped up the victory in one hour, hitting 31 winners and breaking the Russian three times from four opportunities. He saved Bogomolov’s lone break point chance with an ace in the final game of the match. "I'm very happy. It...

Federer not surprised by Nadal decision about US Open

Roger Federer expressed his concern at the Cincinnati Masters that Rafael Nadal will be forced to miss the US Open due to left knee tendinitis. World No. 3 Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming US Open due to a knee injury. The Spaniard, who has not played since suffering a shock second-round exit at Wimbledon (l. to Rosol), broke the news to his fans on Facebook and Twitter. "I am very sad to announce that I am still...

Roger Federer ready for Cincinnati

Roger Federer would have hoped for more than just the few days of pause he managed after the London Olympic final, but will take what he can get as the world number one prepares for his start on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Masters. The top seed said even his few days away to celebrate his 31st birthday with his wife and twin daughters was worthwhile for recuperation as he lays the groundwork for his final sprint of the abbreviated summer...

Friendly draw for Federer in Cincinnati 2012

Four-time Cincinnati champion Roger Federer will be well-rested for the upcoming week after skipping Toronto. Federer also finds himself in a soft quarter of the bracket along with Juan Monaco and Mardy Fish. Roger Federer will be back in action at the Western & Southern Open after taking a week off and missing the rain-marred Canada Masters. Federer is kicking off his 2012 U.S. Open Series and looking to build on a great grass-court...

Roger Federer twin daughters loves Silver medal

World No. 1 Roger Federer insists that, his twin daughters Myla Rose and Charlene loves Silver Medal, where he won in the men’s singles final at London Olympic Games last weekend. 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, who has arrived back to home on Monday night, where he was welcomed by his beloved fans at Swiss House. Swiss star insists that one of his twin daughter asked to show Silver Medal immediately, when he reached home from...

Roger Federer and Michael Phelps ranked as greatest in history of their sport

There are two in London, one with 18 gold medals now, another with 17 Grand Slams who are two of the great stars and winners in the history of sports. That means Phelps and Federer. Use any marker or comparison you care to use on two athletes from amazingly different sports who have dominated the world stage the way they have over the past 10 years. Compare them to Babe Ruth, or Willie Mays, Ali or Pele or Michael Jordan. But know they...

Roger Federer won Olympic silver medal at London 2012 Olympics

Roger Federer won the Olympic silver medal today after losing against Andy Murray 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the final at Wimbledon. "For me, it's been a great month. I won Wimbledon, became World No. 1 again, and I got Olympic silver medal. Don't feel too bad for me." Roger started well, earining a break-point in the opening game, but Murray rallied to hold. And then, from 2-2  the match suddenly started slipping away for Roger as he lost every...

Federer withdrawn from Rogers Cup in Toronto

Tennis Canada announced that world No. 1 Roger Federer has withdrawn from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto. "I am very disappointed that I have to withdraw from Toronto as I love the city and the Canadian fans are amazing. I have always enjoyed playing there but after a long stretch of tournaments, I will need some time to recover,” said Federer. "I look forward to coming back to Canada next year." Federer have won the tournament twice...

Emotionally drained Federer eager to land Gold Medal for Switzerland

Roger Federer will play the gold medal match at the London 2012 Olympics Tennis Event on Sunday knowing that he has already retained the No. 1 spot in the South African Airways ATP Rankings. Federer said he was emotionally drained after beating eighth-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 3-6, 7-6(5), 19-17 in the semi-finals on Friday. “I'm extremely drained from serving against a match so many times, basically being down in the score...

Federer goes for Gold at London Olympics after epic win

Switzerland's Roger Federer will contest the gold medal match at the London 2012 Olympics Tennis Event on Sunday. The World No. 1 will now attempt to emulate Swisss Marc Rosset, who won the singles gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Top seed Federer defeated eighth-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 3-6, 7-6(5), 19-17 in a dramatic semi-final of the highest quality, on Friday, which lasted four hours and 26 minutes...

Federer edges big serving Isner; Reached semifinals

Roger Federer defeated John Isner as 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) in the quarterfinals of London 2012 Olympics. Roger has a habit of being able to raise his game at the business end of a set, and that’s exactly what he did against John Isner in windy conditions on Centre Court as he advanced to the men’s singles semifinals at the Olympic Tennis Event for the first time in 12 years. The first set was on serve until 4-4 with both players offering little...

Nirmal Balaji: Proudest moment in my life #RF287 tee shirt

To celebrate Roger Federer's 287 weeks as World No. 1, Roger requested Nike Tennis to a make him a custom "RF287 tee shirt" and 10 another RF287 tee shirt for 10 of his best fans in the world. So Nike Tennis made 11 RF287 tee shirt in total. These will NOT be sold. One will be for Roger Federer itself and remaining 10 will be gifted to his 10 best fans in the world. So these are pretty special. I'm so glad that I was selected as one of the...

Federer-Wawrinka lose Olympic doubles

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka joyfully embraced each other four years ago in Beijing, where they won gold in men's doubles. This year's Olympics brought them disappointment and an early exit. The sixth-seeded Swiss pair lost to Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram of Israel 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the second round on Court 18 at Wimbledon, where the somewhat disruptive wind and shadow at first seemed to favor Federer and Wawrinka. "I thought...

Federer downs Istomin to reach quarters

Roger Federer is through to the quarterfinals at the Olympic Tennis Event after defeating Denis Istomin 7-5 6-3, although it was far from a vintage performance from the world No. 1. “It was tough,” said Federer. “A very difficult first set. I was happy with the way that I was able to turn it around. Denis, I thought, played a very good first set. I didn’t play poorly to let him back into the match. In the second set, I guess I learned from...