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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 join Wawrinka in Swiss Davis Cup quest; Plays Serbia on this weekend

Switzerland's former world number one Roger Federer will join Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka in their Davis Cup first-round tie against Serbia on this weekend. "I can confirm that Roger is in Serbia and will play in the Davis Cup," Swiss Tennis Federation spokeswoman Sandra Perez told Reuters by email on Wednesday. "He will take part in the press conference tomorrow (Thursday) when the draw takes place," she said. ''Federer's...

Why Roger Federer is the best player in Tennis history despite what so called Nadal's inconsistent prime time

The easiest and most superficial way to compare tennis players is the number of grand slam tournaments they’ve won. Roger Federer is still the all-time leader with 17, and Rafael Nadal has some way to go before he catches up, stuck on 13. By that measurement alone Federer remains the greatest player of all time. But that doesn’t persuade those who are convinced Nadal is the best one ever. The rationalization? Nadal’s record against Federer,...

Federer hopeful of great year despite losing to Nadal in AO semis

Roger Federer is confident his best tennis remains ahead of him after what he labelled an "encouraging" start to the season following a difficult period on the ATP World Tour last season. After a tight first set, Federer was outplayed by the world number one, beaten 7-6(4) 6-3 6-3 as the Spaniard set up a final with another Swiss, Stanislas Wawrinka. Federer's only lingering regret from Melbourne, where he contested his 57th successive...

Federer grinds down Murray to set Nadal clash; Dreams of all-Swiss AO final

Roger Federer overcame a gutsy Andy Murray on Wednesday night in Melbourne to reach the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3 victory. The Swiss prevailed in the dramatic contest to reach the last four at Melbourne Park for the 11th year in a row and set a blockbuster clash with Rafael Nadal. "It's really a big pleasure for me being back in the semi-finals," said Federer. "This one feels different because of the tougher...

Vintage Federer takes out Tsonga; Books Murray quarter final

Roger Federer has set a quarter-final showdown with Andy Murray at the Australian Open after a straight-sets win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Melbourne Park. Generating additional power with his larger racquet, Federer's aggressive game plan took him to a 6-3, 7-5 6-4 win. In a vintage performance the 17-time Grand Slam champion clipped 21 winners in the second set alone, closing it out with an ace. Federer, who improved to 10-4...

Federer set for tougher tests after routine wins

Four-time champion Roger Federer coasted into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday before admitting that the hard work starts now. The sixth-seeded Swiss crushed Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-2 6-2 6-3 in one hour and 41 minutes to make it through to the last 16 of a grand slam without dropping a set for the 27th time in his career. Federer was barely troubled by Gabashvili, the world number 79, and though he knows he needs...

Roger Federer records 70th Australian Open win; Aims aggressive approach

Roger Federer won his 70th match at the Australian Open on Thursday as he defeated Blaz Kavcic 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(4) to reach the third round at Melbourne Park. With the Extreme Heat Policy in effect, the roof was closed on Hisense Arena as Federer prevailed in his first contest with Kavcic in one hour and 47 minutes. The Swiss hit 52 winners and limited Kavcic to just 11. He broke the Slovenian six times from 11 opportunities. Up until today,...

Roger Federer sets Grand Slam streak; Advances to second round of Australian Open

Roger Federer stepped onto Rod Laver Arena for the start of his record 57th straight Grand Slam tournament Tuesday afternoon, and dismissed 21-year-old Australian wild card James Duckworth 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. With coach Stefan Edberg watching from his box, the 32-year-old Swiss created 17 break point chances and capitalised four times to close out the win in one hour and 46 minutes. "It was not much rhythm out there," said Federer. "It was...

Edberg hopes to inspire Federer to more grand slams

Stefan Edberg believes his return to the Tour as a coach of Roger Federer can help the Swiss add to his record tally of 17 grand slam titles. The Swede will be a part of Federer's team for 10 weeks in 2014, including all four grand slam events. "I am doing it because I really think I can make a little difference," Edberg told a small group of reporters at Melbourne Park on Monday. "If I can make a little difference, maybe that will take...

Roger Federer - the legend has that winning feeling back ahead of Australian Open

The Swiss on how coach Stefan Edberg, a new racket and working harder than the rest of the leading players over the winter have lifted his confidence. Of Roger Federer's many qualities, his optimism is one of the greatest. The former world No 1 has suffered many setbacks in recent times - sliding down the world rankings, seeing his run of 36 successive Grand Slam quarter-final appearances come to an end, losing to some of the sport's journeymen...

Roger Federer and Friends night raises over $1 million

Certain ovations are reserved for the true legends of a sport so when Rod Laver was brought onto court to hit a few balls with Roger Federer on Tuesday night, it was enough to bring a tear to the eye of Roger Federer and his wife Mirka. The magnitude of Australian great Laver’s influence on the sport is not lost on Federer and the Swiss great was humbled to have his idol participate in the charity night celebrating 10 years of the Roger...

Roger Federer rallies with Rod Laver in rare Australian Open warm-up

Roger Federer traded shots with his hero Rod Laver on Wednesday in the stadium that bears the Australian great's name before promising that his hunger for grand slam titles remains as strong as ever. The 17-times grand slam champion beamed with pride after enjoying a few rallies with the 75-year-old, who was dressed in traditional whites and impressed a packed crowd with his movement ahead of Federer's exhibition match with French world...

Roger Federer: "Very hungry and eager to attack"

Roger Federer entered the New Year refreshed and fervently anticipating a resurgent 2014. Following a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 defeat to Lleyton Hewitt in Sunday’s final of the Brisbane International, the Swiss conveyed his impressions and reflected on the state of his game after the season opener, with the year’s first Grand Slam just a week away. “I’m very hungry and eager to attack. I’m not thinking too far ahead. I’m not thinking short term. I’m...

Hewitt stuns Federer in Brisbane final

Top seed Roger Federer and Australian Lleyton Hewitt added another chapter to their rivalry at the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Hewitt topped Federer 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, earning his his first ATP World Tour title since the 2010 event in Halle. "Congratulations Lleyton on a great week and a great finals today, way to tough it out. You guys make it very special for all of us, thanks very much for coming out and giving it everything...

Roger Federer's Australian Open 2014 Outfit

Details Roger Federer's Australian Open 2014 Nike Outfit: Nike Men's Australian Night Premier RF Polo, Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour Lt Crimson/Night Men's Shoe, Nike Men's Australian Open Premier RF Cover-Up Jacket, Nike Men's Australian Open RF V-Neck T-Shirt. Day session: Light Nike Men's Spring RF Polo Night session: Dark Nike Men's Spring RF Polo Date: 4th January 20...

Federer, Hewitt to clash in Brisbane final; Will resume their long-standing rivalry

Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt will resume one of the oldest rivalries in tennis when they contest the Brisbane International final on Sunday. Federer leads their Head to Head series 18-8 as the pair prepares to face off for the 27th time. The Swiss won their last meeting in four sets in the Davis Cup World Group play-offs in Sydney in 2011, but Hewitt won a year earlier when they clashed in the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, snapping...

Federer reached Brisbane semis after a one-sided match

Roger Federer stormed into the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Friday evening as he dismissed Marinko Matosevic 6-1, 6-1 in just 58 minutes. The Swiss served nine aces and broke serve five times in the pair’s first meeting. "Tonight I felt very good against Matosevic who can play very dangerous," said Federer. "He's got a good enough serve and return as well. But I was able to control most of the match except the very beginning....