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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 face Nishikori in Miami quarterfinals

Roger Federer, the two-time Key Biscayne titlist and fifth-seeded player in the 2014 Sony Open Tennis had the Stadium Court crowd on the palm of his hands while clinching a spot in the men’s quarters, thanks to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Richard Gasquet. With plenty of pro-Federer support at his back, the Swiss star needed just 49 minutes to notch career victory No. 44 in Key Biscayne - second all-time behind Andre Agassi (61) - and run his record...

Roger Federer: I worked harder than rest of the world's top eight to recover my form

Roger Federer puts his return to form down to working harder than the world's best during the off-season after recovering from a lingering back injury. The 17-time grand slam champion endured the toughest season of his career in 2013, failing to reach the final of a major for the first time since 2002 and sliding to seventh in the ATP rankings, his lowest position in the standings in over a decade. His ranking slipped to eighth despite reaching...

Federer reaches Miami fourth round

Roger Federer produced yet another dominant performance at the Sony Open Tennis on Sunday. The fifth seed and two-time former champion lost just seven of his service points in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over qualifier Thiemo de Bakker in 63 minutes. Federer, who won 49 of his 52 service points against Ivo Karlovic in the second round, improved to a 43-12 record in Miami, where he lifted the 2005 (d. Nadal) and 2006 (d. Ljubicic) trophies. He is attempting...

Federer outlasts ace king Karlovic in Miami opener

Fifth seed Roger Federer defeated the ATP World Tour’s ace-leader this year, Ivo Karlovic, 6-4, 7-6(4) on Friday for a place in the Sony Open Tennis third round. It was his 20th win in 23 matches this year. Federer, who is making his 15th appearance at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 hard-court tournament in Miami, lifted the trophy in 2005 (d. Nadal) and 2006 (d. Ljubicic). He will next play Thiemo de Bakker who defeated No. 28 seed Fernando...

Confident Federer on the right track

According to Roger Federer, his season is on the right track. The 32 year old returned to the Top 5 in the ATP Rankings on Monday after his runner-up finish at the BNP Paribas Open (l. to Djokovic) and he hopes to continue the upward trend this week as he chases after his third Sony Open Tennis title. “I'm happy to be healthy again, and I'm playing good tennis. That leads the ranking into the right direction,” said Federer in a press conference...

Roger Federer: The fire still burns

Roger Federer’s fire to win is burning once again. Novak Djokovic may have successfully exacted revenge on the Swiss maestro in Sunday’s BNP Paribas Open final, after a three-set defeat in Dubai two weeks ago, but an upbeat Federer was not discouraged and expressed his desire to continue building on a great start to the season. “A few weeks ago, months ago, a few people said I couldn't play tennis anymore,” Federer said.  “So for me...

Djokovic denies Federer to win Indian Wells title

Novak Djokovic rallied past Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3) for his first title of the year and third at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday. Djokovic and Federer were squaring off for the 33rd time, with the second-seeded Serb snapping Federer's 11-match win streak. The Swiss now holds a 17-16 lead in their closely contested ATP Head 2 Head series, with Djokovic exacting revenge after dropping their most recent encounter 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 just two...

Federer to renew rivalry with Djokovic in Indian Wells

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will lock horns with a title on the line for the ninth time when they duel in Sunday’s BNP Paribas Open final. It will be their second meeting in Indian Wells, with Djokovic prevailing in their 2011 semi-final encounter, and while Federer leads the Head 2 Head rivalry 17-15, the Serb is looking forward to the challenge. “He played great in Dubai," said Djokovic. "We had a tough, interesting match in semi-finals....

Roger Federer reaches Indian Wells final

Roger Federer will play for his fifth title at the BNP Paribas Open, after ending the run of Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov in the semi-finals Saturday in Indian Wells. The Swiss raced to the 6-3, 6-1 victory in 61 minutes. The seventh-seeded Swiss went on a five-game run to build a set and 2-0 lead. He converted on his first break point chance and closed out the opening set in 30 minutes with his sixth ace, then broke Dolgopolov to start...

Roger Federer says 'No' to on-court coaching

Roger Federer has restated his position against on-court coaching after being asked about the idea at Indian Wells. "Yeah, I hope we stay far away from that idea," he said. On-court discussion with coaches is currently banned at ATP Tour events, but female players are allowed to call for a coach under certain circumstances. Federer warned against rules changes in tennis following an effortless 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal victory over South...

Peya/Soares stop Federer/Wawrinka to reach final

Second seeds Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares ended Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka’s doubles run at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating the Swiss duo 6-4, 6-1 on Friday afternoon in Indian Wells to set up a final with top seeds Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan. The Austrian-Brazilian duo broke Federer’s serve to clinch the opening set and won six straight games to close the semi-final match. Federer and Wawrinka had been looking to reach the Indian...

Roger Federer fans make sure 'genius' sign travels the globe

Tennis fans have been in awe of what Roger Federer has accomplished over the years on the court, but off the court there’s a special banner that travels with him to several tournaments every year. The “Genius Banner” as it’s known, which states “Shhh!! QUIET! GENIUS AT WORK” is often seen waving or hanging in the audience during Federer’s matches. The banner’s origin is right here at Indian Wells. The red banner was initially created by...

Roger Federer: "Fans can count on me"

Ahead of contesting his eighth semi-final at the BNP Paribas Open, four-time champion Roger Federer reflected on how his season has unfolded thus far compared to 2013. "Last year was difficult," said Federer, who beat Kevin Anderson under the lights on Thursday. "I'm just happy playing enough matches where you feel like you have momentum, you have some confidence, and you're enjoying it at the same time. Last year, that wasn't always the...

Federer up to World No. 5 after reaching Indian Wells SFs

Roger Federer will play Alexandr Dolgopolov for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years on Saturday in the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals. Seventh seed Federer defeated No. 17 seed Kevin Anderson 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, venue of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament.  With the result he moves up to No. 5 in the ATP Rankings and into the Indian Wells semi-finals for the eighth time. Federer...

Federer cruised into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Roger Federer reached the quarter-finals for the ninth time at the BNP Paribas Open, capitalising on three of his 11 break points to record his 45th match win at the season's first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament. He improved to a 13-3 Head 2 Head record against the 35-year-old Haas, the oldest player in the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings who played an impressive and solid match. Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and Australian Open winner...

Federer anticipating new addition to his family

Roger Federer says he is ready for a new addition to the family. His wife, Mirka, is expecting their third child sometime this year. The couple had twin girls, Charlene and Myla, in 2009. "I think after having twins we're somewhat prepared," Federer said after reaching the fourth round at Indian Wells. "I think we know what it's all about now, you know... how to set up the rooms, sleepless nights, kind of thing. "So I think from that standpoint...

Federer, Wawrinka pull double duty in Indian Wells

Swiss duo Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka reached the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday in Indian Wells with a 7-6(3), 7-6(4) victory over Ernests Gulbis and Milos Raonic. Both Federer and Wawrinka had reached the singles fourth round earlier in the day. Federer and Wawrinka are pairing up at an ATP World Tour event for the first time since reaching the Indian Wells final three years ago (l. to Dolgopolov/Malisse). The 2008...

Federer, Wawrinka stay on course for their quarterfinal match up

Four-time champion Roger Federer edged Russian Dmitry Tursunov 7-6(7), 7-6(2) on Monday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open to reach the Round of 16. The 32-year-old Swiss will meet the German veteran Tommy Haas in the fourth round who defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 7-6(3) 6-2 in the last match on Stadium 1 Monday night. Federer won his third straight tie-break in the desert, including his defeat of Frenchman Paul-Henri Matheiu in his second-round...

Federer battles into third round at Indian Wells

Roger Federer carried his strong form from one desert to another, ousting Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2, 7-6(5) in his opening match at the BNP Paribas Open. A week after registering a record sixth crown at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Federer embarked on his quest for a fifth title in Indian Wells. The Swiss extended his impressive 2014 record to 15-2, defeating Mathieu for the seventh time since they first met 11 years ago. The champion...

Federer and Wawrinka advance in doubles

It was standing room only on Stadium 2 Friday afternoon when Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka reunited as a doubles team to defeat sixth seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi 6-2, 6-7(4), 10-6 at the BNP Paribas Open. Federer and Wawrinka, who won the 2008 Beijing Olympics doubles gold medal for Switzerland, reached the 2011 Indian Wells final (l. to Dolgopolov/Malisse). The duo had not teamed up since a Davis Cup tie versus The...

Roger Federer eager for desert delivery

There is something about the allure of a desert setting that energises Roger Federer. A week after adding a record sixth crown at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the most decorated player in BNP Paribas Open history seeks a fifth title in his return to Indian Wells. “I’m excited to play here in Indian Wells,” said Federer on Thursday. “I’m happy to see the hard work is paying off and the decisions I made midway through last year...

Resurgent Federer adds to Indian Wells buzz

Roger Federer will seek to back up his Dubai title win on Saturday with a record fifth Indian Wells crown starting this week which if successful would be his 79th career title. Federer, though, will face a top class field with defending champion Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as the top seeds. The $12 million ATP and WTA hardcourt event begins on Wednesday for the women -- where Maria Sharapova is the defending champion -- and Thursday...

Federer: Top players are almost too nice to each other

Roger Federer has called for top tennis players to "go after each other" and says he wonders how close his relationships with them will be when he stops playing. Despite being on good terms with Rafael Nadal, and admitting he is closer with him than other leading players such as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Federer says that it is difficult for today's professionals to be friends. In an interview with Australia's GQ, Federer said of tennis...

Federer wins sixth Dubai Championships title

Roger Federer won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the sixth time on Saturday as he rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. "I was happy I was able to use momentum, win that second set, and then it was a tough opening period in the third, wasting the Love-40 game on Tomas' first service game," said Federer. "Then saving break points myself. Anything could have happened there. "Things definitely...

Brilliant Federer defeats Djokovic to reach Dubai final

Roger Federer will bid for a sixth title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday after claiming a thrilling 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over defending champion Novak Djokovic in one hour and 46 minutes. Federer was hyper aggressive, hitting his backhand with conviction and backing up big serves with a lot of net approaches. He will face Tomas Berdych, who reached his second straight Dubai final with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. Federer,...