Tag: Roger Federer

Federer, Zverev put Europe on top at Laver Cup

Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev powered Europe into a commanding 7-1 lead over the World team at the Laver Cup here, winning their respective singles matches in contrasting fashion.

September 23, 2018

Nadal maintains ATP rankings top spot

Spain's Rafael Nadal maintained the No. 1 spot in the men's Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released on Monday with 8,760 points, ahead of Switzerland's Roger Federer.

September 17, 2018

US Open champion Djokovic: ‘I owe Federer, Nadal’

Novak Djokovic was thrilled to match Pete Sampras with a 14th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, but he said it's Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who have made him the player he is.

September 10, 2018

US Open shocker | Five-time champion Roger Federer knocked out by Aussie John Millman

In his first Grand Slam fourth round victory, 55th-ranked Millman beats Federer in four sets — 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/3). This is Federer's earliest US Open exit since he fell in straight sets to Tommy Robredo in the fourth round in 2013

September 4, 2018

Federer out-maneuvers Kyrgios as Kerber, Zverev fall at US Open

Five-time champion Roger Federer found a new way to amaze Saturday as he reached the US Open last 16 with a 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Nick Kyrgios.

September 2, 2018

US Open 2018: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic advance

Kyrgios, 23, reached the third round by seeing off France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 6-0.

August 31, 2018

US Open 2018: Roger Federer moves into 2nd round

Federer, 37, winner of five consecutive US Open, will have as next opponent Frenchman Benoit Paire.

August 29, 2018

Novak Djokovic excited by prospect of Roger Federer doubles link

With Nadal missing this year's tournament, Djokovic is now expected to form a partnership with Federer.

August 23, 2018

Rejuvenated Novak Djokovic eyes US Open as ‘Big Four’ reunited

"He's a great champion," said Federer in praise of Djokovic in Cincinnati.

August 21, 2018

Djokovic wins men’s tennis title in Cincinnati, defeats Federer

Serbia's Novak Djokovic has defeated Switzerland's Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in the Western & Southern Open here, finally winning the tennis tourney that had eluded him.

August 20, 2018

‘Sad’ Federer hopes new Davis Cup lives up to promises

While unsure of the wisdom of this week's sweeping Davis Cup reform, Roger Federer has called on tennis officials to make good on promises regarding the new-look competition.

August 19, 2018

Cincinnati Masters: Federer beats Gojowczyk, qualifies for round of 16

Federer, seven-time champion of the Cincinnati Masters, will now face Argentina's Leonardo Mayer, who knocked out Frenchman Lucas Pouille.

August 15, 2018

Roger Federer ‘anxious’ ahead of return in Cincinnati

The 20-time major winner skipped Toronto last week to pace himself with the tournament at Flushing Meadows followed by the Laver Cup in Chicago in mid-September.

August 14, 2018

Wimbledon 2018: Defending champion Roger Federer sent packing by Kevin Anderson

It was Federer's earliest departure from Wimbledon since his shock second round defeat against Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2013.

July 12, 2018

Ten years on, Nadal looks back on ’emotional’ Wimbledon win over Federer

Ten years after out-duelling Roger Federer to win the greatest Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal returns to the All England Club still basking in the warm glow of that epic encounter. After losing to Federer in successive Wimbledon finals, Nadal finally got the better of the Swiss star in a thrilling 2008 clash many regard as …

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July 1, 2018

Federer to start Wimbledon campaign against Lajovic

Defending champion Roger Federer will begin his quest for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title when he takes on Dusan Lajovic in the first-round action on Monday. The 36-year-old Swiss top seed and world No. 2, who defeated that Serbian player en route to winning last year’s title, could later face two dangerous Croatians in his …

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June 30, 2018

Roger Federer eyes ninth Wimbledon title but wary of Rafael Nadal threat

Federer will be looking to bounce back from his defeat against Borna Coric in Halle.

June 26, 2018