Tag: Roger Federer
More heartbreak for Federer
Fresh from a heart-breaking loss at the All-England Tennis Club, the abrupt end to Roger Federer’s US Open on Tuesday raised questions whether the 38-year-old can deliver on a record-extending 21st Grand Slam title.
Federer wants better prize money distribution
Roger Federer is prepared to champion the cause of lower-ranked players on the ATP Tour and said at the US Open on Wednesday that he would fight to ensure a bigger share of the prize pot for them in future.
Lack of love fuels Djokovic
Maybe when the fans start serenading Novak Djokovic in a Centre Court love-in it will be time for the Serb to call it a day.
Mind tricks help Djokovic to fifth Wimbledon crown
“When the crowd is chanting ‘Roger’ I hear ‘Novak’,” freshly-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said with a smile on Sunday.
Federer stardust touches Wimbledon
When it comes to Wimbledon, there is no hotter property than Roger Federer.
Djokovic, Federer, Nadal primed to tighten grip
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are set to tighten their private stranglehold on Wimbledon as rivals struggle to keep afloat as they bid to dethrone the sport’s A-list stars.
Federer seeded second at Wimbledon, Nadal drops to third
Eight-time champion Roger Federer was confirmed as the second seed for Wimbledon yesterday, bumping Rafael Nadal down to third despite being ranked below the Spaniard.
Nadal slams Wimbledon seeding system
Rafael Nadal has complained about Wimbledon’s seeding system after the Spaniard was placed at number three, behind Roger Federer, for next week’s grand slam in London.
Federer looks ahead to life after tennis
Roger Federer said Saturday that he is still unsure of what he will do when his playing days are finally up.
Federer hopes to break Rafa’s rhythm
Roger Federer has used just about everything in his vast armoury to try and beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
Nadal and Federer set up classic French Open semi-final
French Open fans will be treated to the semi-final they had always hoped for as great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal advanced in contrasting fashion on Tuesday to set up a last-four encounter at Roland Garros.
Federer looks to avenge 2015
Four years after his defeat to Stan Wawrinka in the Roland Garros quarter-finals prompted him to call a temporary halt to his Paris aspirations, Roger Federer renews his rivalry with his oldest friend with a place in the semi-finals at stake today.
Federer, Nadal power into third round
Roger Federer breezed into the third round of the French Open for the 15th time on Wednesday by seeing off German lucky loser Oscar Otte, while 11-time champion Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed.
Federer enjoying ‘outsider’ tag on his Roland Garros return
Roger Federer counts himself as an “outsider” for the French Open title this year.
Federer wins on clay return, Pella up next
Roger Federer shook off a brief bout of pre-match jitters as he returned to clay after a three-year absence, posting a 6-2, 6-3 win over Richard Gasquet at the Madrid Open.
Djokovic ready to skip politics
Djokovic dismisses any suggestion of friction with Federer and Nadal as tennis politics spilled over to the Miami Open.
Federer to make clay court return in Madrid
Roger Federer confirms his participation for this year’s Madrid Open.
Tsitsipas aims higher after semi-final success
Tsitsipas is thrilled that he can now set the bar even higher at the Australian Open.
Federer rues missed chances
If having his Australian Open title defence ended early was not painful enough for Roger Federer on Sunday.
Federer reaches third round
Federer weathered a stern test from the impressive Dan Evans but wore down the British qualifier 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3.
Evans shoulders slim British hopes
Nine months after returning from a doping suspension, Dan Evans will look for his biggest victory when he takes on holder Federer.
Federer to face Istomin in opener
Double defending champion Roger Federer will start his bid for a hat-trick of Australian Open titles next week.
Djokovic, Federer, and Serena remain favourites
The women’s draw looks more open even with Serena Williams back.
Federer, Serena click ‘greatest selfie of all time’
It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting.
Aussie Open director defends Federer scheduling
Australian Open director defends giving Roger Federer “prime time” treatment.
Djokovic has Federer’s back in Benneteau furore
World number one Novak Djokovic leapt to the defence of great rival Roger Federer.
Djokovic ousts Federer in epic semi
Novak Djokovic ruins Roger Federer’s ambitions of a 100th career title as he outlasted his great adversary 7-6(6) 5-7 7-6(3).
Team Europe retain Laver Cup
Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev won clutch singles matches as Team Europe beat Team World 13-8 to retain the Laver Cup.
Heat, age and Millman combine to floor Federer
Age and a relentless Millman combined to drive Roger Federer to the US Open exit.
