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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's new coaching collaboration not a surprise, says Annacone

As Roger Federer's coach at Wimbledon in 2012, Paul Annacone remains the last man to have guided the Swiss to a Grand Slam singles title, and he has as good an understanding as anyone as to how the player thinks and operates. The Californian has told Wimbledon.com how Federer's long-standing friendship with his new coach Ivan Ljubicic will allow them to have a "successful partnership", which could mean adding to his 17 majors. "Roger and...

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Federer set to play mixed doubles with Hingis at Rio Olympics

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Federer lost to Djokovic in ATP World Tour Finals

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Federer beats Nishikori in 3 sets

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Federer defeats Djokovic in straight sets

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Federer receives Fans Favourite and Sportsmanship Awards

Roger Federer was honoured in a special ceremony on opening night at the ATP World Tour Finals, receiving his two trophies in the 2015 ATP World Tour Awards. "I enjoy getting awards, especially the ones voted on by the fans and my fellow players," said Federer. "It's a very nice moment once again in my career. I try to do it with style and of course I play hard with everything. You guys give it the respect and it's very nice. Many other...

Federer battles past Berdych in London

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Federer loses to big-serving Isner in Paris Masters

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Federer still having too much fun to think about retiring

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Federer beats Nadal for seventh Basel crown

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Federer beats Kohlschreiber, advances to Basel QF

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