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Federer cruises in hometown opener after layoff
26 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Roger Federer made a winning return from a six-week break on Monday, beating Olivier Rochus of Belgium 6-3, 6-4 at his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament.
The top-ranked Federer looked rested and refreshed after last playing Sept. 20, when he helped Switzerland beat Italy in the...
Number of Americans playing tennis reaches decade high
9 days ago by
Busted Racquet
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Tennis, everyone?A study commissioned by the USTA found that 30.1 million Americans laced up their tennis shoes and hit the court in 2009. That's a 12.5 percent increase from 2008 and almost 25 percent more than in 2003, back when Roger Federer was just that guy with the ponytail...
Federer Nets Big Deal with Credit Suisse
Who says all banks are pulling in their spending. Tennis great Roger Federer has landed a ten year deal, which should take him right into retirement, with Credit Suisse. The deal thought to be worth in the neighborhood of $2,000,000 per year, which puts it in line without...
ATP World Tour Finals 2009: Juan Martin Del Porto vs Robin Soderling Semifinals match
1 day ago by
Sports Blog Net
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US Open 2009 champion Juan Martin Del Potro once again proved that his win over world number one Roger Federer last September was no fluke when he outlasted the Swiss star once more in this year’s Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Now winning two matches in this prestigious year...
What Is Wrong With Our Angry Tennis Players?
September 15, 2009 by
Deadspin
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Federer, bitching to the umpire about a late challenge by eventual winner Juan Martin Del Potro: "Don't tell me to be quiet, OK? ... I don't give a **** what he said, OK?" Such grace! [YouTube, AP]
Questionable Poses: Roger Federer
July 07, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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Roger Federer is the greatest men's tennis champion of all-time, but his recent pre- and post match wardrobe has been questionable. Sure, Nike has high hopes for their new RF line but I suggest they can the Buckingham Palace guard like sweatsuit, its not working.Fan of No Guts...
Sampras says Federer still has Slams left in him
October 20, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Pete Sampras predicts Roger Federer still has a few more Grand Slam titles to win despite his recent loss in the U.S. Open final.
"Roger is going to win some more majors. Maybe he's not going to be quite as dominant as he once was," Sampras told a media conference...
After Paris loss, Federer turns focus to ATP finals
17 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The Paris Masters were cruel to Roger Federer yet again. But the world No. 1 has a bigger goal to worry about, Richard Evans says.
Murray runs out of gas in front of home fans
4 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Up a set on Roger Federer, Andy Murray had London buzzing. Two sets later, it was just another blown chance, Richard Evans says.
Nike 'Love 15' Commerical Celebrating Roger Federer's 15 Grand Slam Titles(Video)
July 06, 2009 by
Sharapova's Thigh
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On Sunday, Roger Federer set the record for most tennis grand slam titles won with his 15th, as he defeated Andy Roddick at Wimbledon in an unbelievable match.To celebrate his remarkable achievement, Nike released a very cool commercial paying tribute to Federer that includes Pete...
The 10 biggest upsets of the decade
4 days ago by
Busted Racquet
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As the decade winds down, Busted Racquet will celebrate the past 10 years of tennis with various top 10 lists. Today, we at look at the 10 biggest upsets of the 2000s: 10. Tatiana Garbin d. Justine Henin-Hardenne (1), 7-5, 6-4, second round, French Open, 2004Henin-Hardenne
was the...
Power rankings: Federer resting, remains No. 1
October 21, 2009 by
Busted Racquet
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Roger Federer says he's only 'midway' through his tennis career
12 days ago by
Busted Racquet
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It must be a scary thought to the other players on the ATP Tour that Roger Federer thinks he's only "midway" through his career. In an interview with Londay's Sunday Times, Federer said that he plans to play past the 2012 Olympics and hopes to extend his playing days...
Federer draws Del Potro, Murray in ATP Finals group
Top-ranked Roger Federer was drawn Wednesday to play both U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals.
Del Potro shocks Federer in five for U.S. Open title
September 14, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Roger Federer's reign is over. Juan Martin del Potro is the new U.S. Open champion after stunning the 5-time winner in Monday's final.
White, Gold and Glamorous. Roger Federer at Wimbledon.
June 22, 2009 by
Tennis Identity
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Roger Federer's clean Wimbledon style is an ideal match for the traditional look and feel of the prestigious event. A Wimbledon "twitterer" equated his jacket to a Sgt. Pepper kind of look which...
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Federer reaches quarters at Swiss Indoors
24 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday.
The three-time defending champion served solidly to make it six matches against the 51st-ranked Seppi without dropping a set.
Fifth-seeded Radek Stepanek of the...
Federer's latest loss just adds fuel to fire
September 15, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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His Aussie loss left him distraught. His loss Monday? Just made him mad. Now, Roger Federer's looking for revenge, Zack Pierce says.
Andy Roddick's Tragic Birthdate
July 06, 2009 by
Your Sports NightCap
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My co-host Paul posed the following question following Sunday's epic 5 set Wimbledon final in which Roger Federer garnered his record 15th Grand Slam title over American Andy Roddick: is Andy Roddick a tragic figure in men's tennis? As an A-Rod apologist I could have easily...
Winning U.S. Open title vs. Federer lifts del Potro
September 15, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Juan Martin del Potro can now hang with the big boys after his epic win over Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final, Matt Cronin says.
Win over Federer puts del Potro in elite class
September 15, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Juan Martin del Potro can now hang with the big boys after his epic win over Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final, Matt Cronin says.
Federer to play for Switzerland in Davis Cup
September 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Roger Federer has been chosen to play for Switzerland's Davis Cup team in the country's attempt to get back into the World Group.
The International Tennis Federation announced Tuesday that Federer will lead the Swiss team against Italy in Genoa on outdoor clay in the playoffs...
Video: Roger Federer Cusses at Chair Umpire After Delayed Challenge
September 15, 2009 by
Larry Brown
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Roger Federer has provided two youtubeable moments in the past two days. First he had an incredible between the legs shot to help him beat Novak Djokovic in the semis. Then on Monday he dropped a few cuss words on the chair umpire during his match against Juan Martin del Potro. When [...]
Game Point: The ATP goes GQ, Federer talks soccer
8 days ago by
Busted Racquet
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Game Point is Busted Racquet's roundup of facts, figures and links about the tennis world. Love -- The picture of the eight participants in the ATP finale isn't nearly as fun as the picture of the eight participants in the WTA finale. It looks like they're having a contest...
Federer drawn into same group as Del Potro
10 days ago by
Tennis News
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Top-ranked Roger Federer was drawn Wednesday to play both U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals.
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