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Roger Federer has gone down in tennis history not only for his ability, but also for his grace and elegance on the court. Smashing rackets was a rarity from the Swiss legend, who won 20 Grand Slam titles and reached world number one during his phenomenal career.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 25

Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer Australian Open record after Jakub Mensik’s stunning withdrawal

Novak Djokovic has a long way to go before he wins his 25th Grand Slam title. However, he has gotten an unexpected break as he has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open without having to hit a single shot in his fourth-round match.

Tennis News / HITC / January 25

Alexander Zverev says if he thinks tennis is better now compared to the era of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Alexander Zverev remains on track to claim his first Grand Slam title after reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals. Zverev is the third seed at the Australian Open, with the German currently ranked third in the world behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 21

Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete to earn $100 million in endorsements

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned Major League Baseball when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history.

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Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / January 21

Stephen Curry’s Sneaker Free Agency Gains Star Power With Roger Federer’s Support

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been setting the sneaker game on fire this season. After his split from Under Armour last year, the guard has been seen in shoes from across the landscape, including Nike, Li-Ning, and Adidas, among others, as he continues his ‘sneaker free agency’.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 19

Novak Djokovic joins Roger Federer in history after Australian Open opening-round win

There is no getting around the fact that Novak Djokovic is one of the most influential tennis players ever. In fact, he belongs to the same company as

Tennis News / HITC / January 19

Rod Laver posts message to Roger Federer after the first day of the Australian Open

Rod Laver and Roger Federer took in most of the action of the Australian Open’s first day on the Grand Slam’s main court. Federer has been a pivotal figure in the run-up to the Australian Open, having practised with Casper Ruud and played out an exhibition doubles match with Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Pat Rafter, and Ash Barty.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18

Patrick Mouratoglou explains what made Roger Federer’s forehand so special

Roger Federer is, arguably, the greatest tennis player of all time. During his legendary career, the Swiss Maestro collected 103 ATP titles; the second most of all time, behind Jimmy Connors.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18

Patrick Mouratoglou weighs up if Federer could beat Ruud at 44 in an official match

Roger Federer looked right at home back on Rod Laver Arena, taking a practice tiebreak against Casper Ruud ahead of the Australian Open. Federer returned to Melbourne for the tournament’s opening ceremony, where he took part in an exhibition match alongside Patrick Rafter, Andre Agassi, and Lleyton Hewitt.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18

Aryna Sabalenka makes special request to Roger Federer after Australian Open win

Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence at the Australian Open is off to a strong start, as she eased into the second round with a straight-sets win. She faced a wildcard entry in Rakotomanga Rajaonah, who proved to be an unfamiliar but intriguing first-round opponent.

Tennis News / HITC / January 17

What Andre Agassi learned from his first Australian Open meeting with Roger Federer

During the 2026 Australian Open Opening Ceremony, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer took to the court together for an exhibition match. Andre Agassi and Roger Federer shared the court again during the 2026 Australian Open Opening Ceremony, teaming up in a light-hearted exhibition on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / HITC / January 17

Lleyton Hewitt explains why he always struggled to play Roger Federer at the Australian Open

Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer’s rivalry at the top of the ATP Tour was one of the defining narratives of tennis in the 2000s. Federer and Hewitt met 27 times between 1999 and 2014, with Federer leading the head-to-head with 16 victories.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Jannik Sinner Responds to Roger Federer’s Hypothetical Match Comments

Jannik Sinner might not currently be the World No. 1 anymore, but he is back in Melbourne once again as the favourite to defend his Australian Open crown.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Casper Ruud responds on social media after losing to Roger Federer in Australian Open practise

Roger Federer made his return to the Australian Open this week. The Swiss legend is set to feature in an exhibition match alongside ATP legends Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt and Patrick Rafter during the opening ceremony, which takes place on the 17th of January, the day before the main draw begins.

Girona FC News / Tennis Infinity / January 16

Watch: Roger Federer thrashes Casper Ruud in Australian Open exhibition

The retired Roger Federer showed that his level remains high with an incredible performance against Casper Ruud in an exhibition at the 2026 Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Roger Federer responds to Australian Open wild card talk after Casper Ruud win

Roger Federer was back on Rod Laver Arena on Friday, much to the delight of fans. Now 44, Federer hit the court for a practice session with three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Novak Djokovic Watches On as Roger Federer Lights Up Rod Laver Arena

The year is 2026, and the scene at Rod Laver Arena felt like a fever dream for anyone who grew up watching the golden era of the sport. For the first time since 2020, Roger Federer stepped onto the blue hard courts of Melbourne, not just to wave to the crowd, but to pick up a racquet.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Roger Federer Returns to Melbourne Park with Classic Backhand Moment in Australian Open Practice

Roger Federer has made a memorable return to Melbourne Park during the build-up to the Australian Open, thrilling fans with a display of his historic shot-making ability.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Why Roger Federer was ‘emotional’ after winning his final Australian Open

In 2018, Roger Federer won his final Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The Swiss maestro, a winner of 20 major titles, defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

What happened when Jay Chou and Roger Federer met at the Australian Open

Jay Chou headlined the Australian Open’s groundbreaking new initiative this year: the One-Point Slam. He was one of many stars to take part in the event, where $1m was at stake for one lucky winner.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

'How I Would Play Against Jannik': Roger Federer Discusses Sinner Matchup Ahead of Australian Open Return

Roger Federer is back. Well, sort of. For the first time since his semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic in 2020, the 20-time Major champion will return to the Australian Open this year, more than three years removed from retirement, to take part in a “Battle of World No.1’s” event during the first-ever Australian Open main draw opening ceremony.

Girona FC News / Total Apex Sports / January 15