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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 withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month's Rogers Cup in Montreal. A spokeswoman for Tennis Canada, Valerie Tetreault, wrote in an email to The Associated Press that Federer ''wants to make sure he will be in top shape for'' the U.S. Open, the year's last Grand Slam tournament, which begins August 31. “I am disappointed that I won’t be playing in Montreal because it’s a tournament and a city that I really enjoy and has...

Federer and Wawrinka in Swiss Davis Cup return

Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka have made themselves available for Switzerland's Davis Cup World Group playoff match against the Netherlands in September. "We are of course very happy for this positive decision so early in the day," a post on the SwissTennis website read. "It will allow us to prepare for this playoff under the best of conditions." The two Swiss stars won Switzerland's first Davis Cup crown last November when they defeated...

Federer says playing at the Rio 2016 Olympics will be wonderful

Tennis legend Roger Federer has expressed his excitement about competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, saying that it will be “wonderful” and that he hopes to do “something extraordinary” in Brazil. The Olympic singles title is the only major honour that the Swiss has not yet won. Considered by many as the greatest player of all time, Federer has won 17 Grand Slam titles - with Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras tied in second place on 14. Rio ...

Federer named world's most marketable sports star

Roger Federer has been named the world’s most marketable sports star, edging out Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and LeBron James in the Top 20 list released by the London School of Marketing. The study calculated the brand value of the athletes, taking into account their current income from sponsorships as a percentage of their total earnings, and also factored in their social media presence. "Roger is genuine, honest, down to earth, and...

Federer opens Malawi children's project

Tennis star Roger Federer on Monday swapped his racket for a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon at a new childcare centre in Malawi funded by his foundation. About 10 kilometres west of the capital Lilongwe, the windswept village of Lundu has neither water or electricity, let alone basic education facilities. But the new centre, Federer predicted, would be a "pre-school of excellence and an important milestone" in the lives of children. "Too ...

Roger Federer's visit to Malawi excites local tennis fans

The visiting of tennis Superstar Roger Federer to Malawi on Monday, July 20, 2015 where among other things he will launch Lundu Community-Based Childcare Centre has excited the tennis local fans that the nation must make use of his presence. According to the press statement, Action Aid Malawi released on July 13, 2015 available to The Maravi Post, the Swiss professional tennis player will hold a press conference soon after arrival at Kamuzu...

Federer aims to entertain in quest for 'Holy Grail'

Despite losing to Novak Djokovic 7-6(1), 6-7(10), 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, Roger Federer was grateful for having the chance to compete for an 18th major title in front of a lively and supportive crowd. “It's great. It's such a huge part of the game, the crowds. So to have so much crowd support around the world, but also particularly here at Wimbledon, which is the Holy Grail, it's beautiful,” said the World No. 2, who matched...

Bjorn Borg: Roger Federer favorite to win Wimbledon title

Bjorn Borg was so taken aback by the quality of Roger Federer's Wimbledon semifinal win against Andy Murray on Friday that the Swede is tipping him to defeat defending champion Novak Djokovic and win his 18th Grand Slam title on Sunday. After watching both Federer's and Djokovic's semifinal victories from the Royal Box on Centre Court, Borg claimed Federer was playing his best tennis in a decade and made him the heavy favourite...

Sublime serving sends Federer to 10th Wimbledon final

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer outlasted home hope and 2013 titlist Andy Murray 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 in a thrilling semi-final duel. "Andy's been playing very well for the season," Federer told the BBC following the match. "There is so much expectation riding on the match. I'm unbelievably happy. I played so well in the biggest occasion today. "I've been serving very well for the entire tournament. I wasn't broken against one of...

Red-hot Federer into 10th Wimbledon final

Vintage Roger Federer. It’s a phrase every commentator, scribe and fan has probably uttered at least once in their lives when discussing a winning performance from the Swiss champion. Incredibly, we’re still using it 12 years on from his first Wimbledon title. That year, in 2003, Federer’s silky smooth strokes - a throwback to the legends of the wooden-racket era - finally delivered him a Grand Slam title befitting his talents,...

Federer to face Murray in Wimbledon semifinals

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer will contest his 10th semi-final at The Championships after beating Gilles Simon 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 in a match twice interrupted by rain on Wednesday at the All England Club. On Friday, Federer will play 2013 champion Andy Murray. The 33-year-old Swiss has a perfect 9-0 record in Wimbledon semi-finals and is looking to reach his 26th major final. Federer has only been beaten in the Wimbledon final twice:...

Federer doesn’t think injured Del Potro will try one-handed backhand

Roger Federer seriously doubts that Juan Martin del Potro will try to change to a one-handed backhand. The right-handed Argentine has been out for months after multiple surgeries on his left wrist. The 2009 U.S. Open champion hits one-handed slice backhands, but has always hit regular backhands with two hands. "He definitely could, but is it a goal to be ranked 80 in the world?" Federer said. "Not really. I think if you want Juan Martin back,...

Federer reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer dismissed No. 20 seed Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday for a spot in the quarter-finals. Federer has now reached the quarter-finals at the All England Club for the 13th time and his 45th Grand Slam quarter-final overall. The second seed converted both break point opportunities to grasp a one-set lead after 21 minutes. An early break in the second set...

Federer still not happy with Hawkeye

If it is so dark that Hawkeye stops working, then matches should be called off at Wimbledon, Roger Federer said on Saturday. For the second year running, Tomas Berdych found himself playing into the night at Wimbledon even though technology had given up the ghost. At least on this occasion, the Czech sixth seed won his first round match which concluded at 9.29pm on Tuesday even though barely anyone on Court One could see the yellow ball...

Federer moves into Wimbledon fourth round

Roger Federer extended his Grand Slam winning streak against Australians to 19 matches on Saturday when he booked his spot in the fourth round of The Championships. The second seed and seven-time champion beat Sam Groth 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 on Centre Court in two hours and 16 minutes. Groth claimed a mini-break for a 4/3 lead in the tie-break and went on to win two further points. Federer won back two of Groth's set point opportunities,...

Federer: Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is too strict

Players' efforts over the years to get Wimbledon's "all-white" clothing rule relaxed got a boost on Thursday when Roger Federer said he thought the policy as it stood was "quite extreme". Federer, whose remarks carry more weight than some other players because as a former champion he is a member of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) that runs Wimbledon, said he did not object to white clothing. But he said he thought the AELTC was...

Magician Federer pulls out the party tricks

It was not the first time Wimbledon had dissolved into a chorus 'oohs' and 'aahs' at the brilliance of Roger Federer but the Swiss ringmaster almost outdid himself when he flashed his racquet between his legs to lob Sam Querrey on Thursday. That individual moment of magic came midway through the second set of a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 second-round victory and summed up an effortlessly brilliant demolition job from Federer, whose bid for an eighth...

Federer flies into Wimbledon third round

Roger Federer notches his 75th match win at Wimbledon and continued his quest to become the first man in history to win eight titles with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory over American Sam Querrey. The second seed Federer will face Sam Groth in the third round. Earlier, Aussie Groth fired 24 aces as he beat compatriot James Duckworth 7-5, 6-4, 7-6(6). Federer fired 32 winners, won 19 of 22 net points and hit just 10 unforced errors in a 85 minutes encounter. "I'm...

Record-seeking Federer outclasses Dzumhur

With seven Wimbledon trophies, 15 titles on grass and 136 victories on the lush green surface, there is not much that fazes Roger Federer when he turns up at the All England Club. The same could not be said of his first-round opponent on Tuesday. Bosnian journeyman Damir Dzumhur arrived to face the most celebrated of Wimbledon champions without ever having played a match on grass. Just how ill-prepared Dzumhur was for his grasscourt baptism...