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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 meet Kaká in Basel for Gillette Ad

Two idols of the sports world had a meeting on Monday in Basel, Switzerland during the Gillette advertising campaign. Kaká , who was named the best player in the world in 2007, literally hit the ball with the tennis player Roger Federer , who was the World No. 1 for a record 302 weeks in his sport. Kaka signed in Federer’s racquet as “To Roger. Wish you only the best”. The number one player in the ATP rankings dropped his racket and took...

Federer to skip Paris Masters, rest for World Tour Finals

Defending champion Roger Federer has decided to withdraw from next week's Paris Masters, the world number one said on Sunday after the Basel final to rest for the ATP World Tour Finals in London. "It's just too much, I was trying to make up my mind and I had some little niggling stuff I didn't want to take a chance obviously before the World Tour Finals. I need some time to prepare," he told reporters. "I feel very disappointed. I had one...

Del Potro beats Federer to win Swiss Indoors title

Juan Martin del Potro took Roger Federer's Swiss Indoors title on Sunday, beating the hometown favorite 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3) in the final. Del Potro showed an impressive all-around game to help avenge a heartbreaking loss to Federer in the Olympic semifinals at Wimbledon in August. ''It's amazing for me,'' Del Potro, who never dropped serve, said in an on-court interview. ''Always, playing against Roger is a pleasure. We know he's the...

Federer, Del Potro to meet in Swiss Indoors final

Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro advanced to the Swiss Indoors final, setting up a rematch of their epic semifinal at the London Olympics. Top-ranked Federer brushed aside Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinals after Del Potro eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over third-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet. Victory for Federer saw him draw level with John McEnroe’s tally of 875 match wins, the fourth-best total in the Open Era....

Federer reaches 10th Basel SF

World No. 1 Roger Federer remained on course for a sixth Swiss Indoors Basel title on Friday, dismissing Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at his hometown event for the 10th time. "It was a good match for me and I'm pleased to be back in the semi-finals," said the world number one. "It cannot have been easy for him playing a top 10 player. I had to play aggressive, but by the fourth game of the match, I knew what I had to do." Federer...

Roger Federer Foundation accepts ATP ACES for Charity grant

World No. 1 Roger Federer accepted a €10,000 ATP ACES For Charity grant for the Roger Federer Foundation during his hometown tournament, the Swiss Indoors Basel. “It was very much appreciated, any size of donation to our Foundation,” he said. “It’s a big number and we thank the ATP very much.” The Roger Federer Foundation aspires to enable as many children as possible to take control of their future, and to actively shape it. It promotes...

Federer stays on course for title No. 6

Roger Federer advanced to the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday, beating Thomaz Bellucci as 6-3 6-7(6) 7-5 in Basel. Federer broke at the first time of asking against his Brazilian rival, manoeuvring the ball around the court with ease to move into a 3-0 lead. As is typical of a Federer performance, a solitary break was all he needed to close out the set, although he did have to save two break points against him as he attempted...

Federer opens bid for sixth Basel title with win

Roger Federer began his bid for a sixth title at the Swiss Indoors by beating substitute opponent Benjamin Becker 7-5, 6-3 on Monday to reach the second round. The German ranked 83rd with one career title had replaced injured Frenchman Jeremy Chardy as the first opponent for the Swiss home hero and world number one. Federer, who has won five of the last six editions at the St Jakobshalle where he got his start in tennis as a ballboy...

Roger Federer and Nationale Suisse extend their partnership

International insurer Nationale Suisse and the # 1 tennis player in the world Roger Federer have extended their six-year-long collaboration for a further four years. Roger Federer is the ideal brand ambassador for Nationale Suisse. Hans Künzle, CEO of Nationale Suisse, says: “We are proud to have been able to extend our successful partnership with Roger Federer for a further four years.” The global tennis star and philanthropist embodies...

Spotlight on hometown hero Roger Federer in Basel; Draw released

Roger Federer will claim the bulk of the spotlight when the Swiss Indoors Basel begins on Monday with his opening showcase match. The hometown tennis hero and world number one will miss the chance at possible revenge against Andy Murray after a Shanghai semifinal defeat a week ago as the Scot withdrew with back pain before the draw. It was Murray's second straight Basel pullout after he quit prior to his first match a year ago with a muscle...

Federer's press conference ahead of Basel

Yesterday, Roger Federer met the press to talk about the next tournament in Basel, but not only. Of course they could not miss any questions concerning the closing of the year by the 'King' of the ATP: "I do not know what are the chances that I have to finish the year as number one, is a big mountain to climb, it is no longer only in my hands. Firstly I want to finish the year off with tournaments in Basel, Paris and London. Later we will...

ATP World Tour Awards 2012: Roger Federer could make it 10 in a row

With the the year-end No. 1 still up for grabs by Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, the race to one of the top prizes in this year’s ATP World Tour Awards could go all the way to London in three weeks’ time. The prestigious ATP World Tour No. 1 trophy is one of the 11 awards - the nominations for which have just been announced - that will be made during the World Tour Finals which take place at London’s O2 Arena between 5 and 12 November. The...

Roger Federer's Childhood and Junior days photos

  A collection of Roger Federer's childhood and junior days photos. Date: 18th October 2012, Updated: 30th October 20...