Category: Roger Federer

Dubai Tennis Championships: Federer off to smooth start

Roger Federer took the opening step in his bid for a record eighth title at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Benoit Paire. Federer, playing his first match since winning a record 18th Grand Slam title a month ago in Melbourne over Rafael Nadal, had been unsure of his form after dealing with a leg injury picked up at the Australian Open combined with a month off court after his title triumph.

Federer enjoys his 1st day at the races as Vonn, Feuz excel

Lindsey Vonn of the United States, left, Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player, right, and his wife Mirka, center, look on during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Lindsey Vonn of the United States, right, Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player, left, and his wife Mirka, center, look on during the men downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 12, 2017.

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Beat Feuz of Switzerland reacts in the finish area during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Beat Feuz of Switzerland reacts in the finish area during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.

Did Nick Kyrgios just say that Roger Federer stole his iconic shots?

Nick Kyrgios of Australia shakes hands at the net after his three set victory against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their second round match during day five of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 6, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. Australia registered a comfortable win over the Czech Republic during the round one of world group of Davis Cup.

Federer’s tribute to late Australian coach

Roger Federer has paid homage to his trusted former Australian coaches for helping shape the most prolific grand slam performer men’s tennis has seen. In a poignant tribute to Peter Carter, who died in a car accident in South Africa a week before Federer’s 21st birthday, the ageless maestro says the South Australian moulded him as a man and player and remains the most influential mentor of his storied career.

Sport24.co.za | Melbourne master Federer back in Top 10

Roger Federer has climbed back into the ATP top 10 on the strength of his epic 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The 35-year-old Swiss great defied old rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday in a thrilling five-setter in Melbourne to move up seven spots to 10th in the latest rankings released on Monday.

Sport24.co.za | No 18 was Federer’s greatest triumph

Sunday’s Australian Open men’s final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will go down in history as one of the greatest ever tennis matches. It was the dream final tennis enthusiasts had longed for: Two giants of the game – both in the twilight of their careers – duelling on the biggest of stages one more time.

Federer savors unexpected title over long-time rival Nadal

Federer savors unexpected title over long-time rival Nadal Roger Federer always believed he had more Grand Slam titles left in him Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jM07y4 Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal during the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. He just didn’t think it would happen like this, playing in his first tournament following a six-month injury layoff.

Federer savors unexpected title over long-time rival Nadal

Switzerland’s Roger Federer kisses his trophy after defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal during the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal during the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beaten by Roger Federer, but wins self-belief for claycourt campaign

Rafael Nadal’s hopes of a 15th grand slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger Federer in the Australian Open final on Sunday but the rejuvenated Spaniard was already rubbing his hands together with the prospect of a “special” season on clay. Nadal battled back twice from a set down and held a 3-1 lead in the deciding fifth but was powerless to stop Federer’s victory charge and bowed out 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena.

Protests Build Across the Country Against Trump’s Immigration Order

The linebacker stands at 6-2 and 220 pounds. He didn’t have a high number of offers, but the skills are there for W… — Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in five sets to win the Australian Open at Melbourne Park Sunday morning.Federer takes home the first Grand Slam sing… — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sounded a warning on President Trump’s decision to temporarily ban immigrants from seven predominantly Musli… — Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Phillipa Soo, original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Hamilton: An Americ… — President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration are not sitting well with many leaders in the business community, particularly in the tech industr… — When a precious baby calf ended up in this family after losing its mom, little Kinley Gray took her in with open arms.”

Protests Build Across the Country Against Trump’s Immigration Order

The linebacker stands at 6-2 and 220 pounds. He didn’t have a high number of offers, but the skills are there for W… — Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in five sets to win the Australian Open at Melbourne Park Sunday morning.Federer takes home the first Grand Slam sing… — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sounded a warning on President Trump’s decision to temporarily ban immigrants from seven predominantly Musli… — Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Phillipa Soo, original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Hamilton: An Americ… — President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration are not sitting well with many leaders in the business community, particularly in the tech industr… — When a precious baby calf ended up in this family after losing its mom, little Kinley Gray took her in with open arms.”

Healthy and confident Nadal hoping for resurgent season

Spain’s Rafael Nadal answers question at press conference following his loss to Switzerland’s Roger Federer in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, early Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer, right, Spain’s Rafael Nadal, left, and Rod Laver pose for photographers after Federer won the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Australian Open men’s final: WAGs watch on nervously

And you thought it was tense ON court! The faces of Roger Federer’s wife Mirka and Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello say it all as they watch their partners battle it out at the Australian Open But for the first time ever Roger Federer’s wife Mirka and Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello have faced off in the stands at the Australian Open men’s final. The two glamorous WAGs have been courtside regularly over the past fortnight, but their faces told of the importance of Sunday night’s highly-anticipated final – with both women appearing far more nervous as they sat in the stands.

Leading ladies are the star turns: Serena

Tennis: Serena Williams has know won more Grand Slam titles than any other woman, after defeating her sister, Venus, in straight sets. Names like men’s finalist and 17-time grand slam winner Roger Federer and Australian legend Rod Laver are often thrown up, but Williams – who won her 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday night – said that she, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf all deserve to be top of the discussion.

Nadal vs Federer: Dream final becomes reality in Australia

Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating compatriot Stan Wawrinka during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. MELBOURNE, Australia – As Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won match after match at the Australian Open, making their unlikely way through opposite sides of the draw, tennis fans couldn’t help but look ahead.

Australian Open: All-Williams final as Serena faces sister Venus

On Australia Day at the Australian Open, Americans ruled in the women’s semifinals.More specifically, two resilient, legendary players who’ve long carried the torch for US tennis — Serena and Venus Williams. On Australia Day at the Australian Open, Americans ruled in the women’s semifinals.More specifically, two resilient, legendary players who’ve long carried the torch for US tennis — Serena and Venus Williams.

Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final

Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka, edging his former apprentice 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 in a Melbourne Park classic to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday. On the same day the Williams sisters booked their place in the women’s final, 35-year-old Federer continued the march of the veterans, becoming the oldest man to reach a grand slam final in nearly 40 years.

Federer edges Wawrinka thriller to reach final

Roger Federer edged a five-set thriller against his fellow Swiss and close friend Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open on Thursday to become the oldest Grand Slam finalist in 43 years. The 17-time Grand Slam champion saw off the world number four 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours and five minutes and will face either Rafael Nadal or Grigor Dimitrov in Sunday’s final.

Federer, Williams sisters – 30s in vogue in Australian semis

Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Germany’s Mischa Zverev during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Germany’s Mischa Zverev during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

Nadal wins, keeps prospects of Roger-Rafa final alive

Spain’s Rafael Nadal yells while playing Canada’s Milos Raonic during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Spain’s Rafael Nadal throws a ball back to a ball boy during quarterfinal against Canada’s Milos Raonic at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

The Latest: Consistent Nishikori into 4th round in Melbourne

Kei Nishikori advanced to the fourth round at the Australian Open for the sixth straight year with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Lukas Lacko, a qualifier ranked 121st. The 2014 U.S. Open finalist has not lost to a player ranked outside the top 100 since he was beaten by 179th-ranked qualifier Daniel Evans in the first round at the 2013 U.S. Open.

The Latest: Roger Federer advances to 3rd round in Melbourne

After winning the first two sets of his second-round match, Roger Federer had to really go to work in the third, recovering from 5-2 down and fending off two set points to defeat American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 . He held serve at love to force the tiebreaker and, after it got to 3-3, reeled off the last four points to clinch the match in 2 hours, 4 minutes.