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Alexander Zverev set to join Roger Federer and Ivan Lendl on exclusive list when he becomes world number one

Alexander Zverev is already guaranteed to become the newest world number one; it’s now a matter of when rather than if. Having already had opportunities to claim that title and failed, Vienna represents his latest and easiest thus far.

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The seven players who beat Roger Federer in Basel despite him being a record 10-time champion

Roger Federer is the greatest player in the history of the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Federer was the home favourite at the Swiss Indoors, and he used that to his full advantage by winning a record 10 titles at the event.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 25

The tournament that made Novak Djokovic first believe he could beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

While his career is not over just yet, Novak Djokovic has pretty much cemented his claim as the greatest player of all time. The Serb holds almost every record there is to hold in the sport, including the most Grand Slam titles of any man in history with 24.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 25

The bold prediction Rafael Nadal made about Roger Federer in 2010 that he got totally wrong

Like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal spent most of his career chasing Roger Federer’s Grand Slam title tally. Federer was well ahead of his longtime rivals in the 2000s, having captured 15 of his 20 major crowns before the 2010 season, while Nadal had six and Djokovic just one.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 22

The idea Roger Federer once suggested for the ATP Finals that no other player agreed with

The ATP Finals is the showpiece of the men’s tennis season, with the world’s eight best players competing in a group stage format before the semifinals and final determine the year-end champion.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 22

Looking back at every time Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic faced each other in a Grand Slam final

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have been part of some of the biggest matches in Grand Slam history. Federer and Djokovic are two of the greatest men’s tennis players of all time, sharing a combined 44 Grand Slam titles between them.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 21

Stan Wawrinka set for star-studded farewell with Federer, Murray and Monfils

Stan Wawrinka will celebrate the end of his professional tennis career with a star-studded exhibition in Geneva on December 19, 2026. Roger Federer, Andy

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 19

'Roger was very surprised': Svetlana Kuznetsova shares Federer anecdote as she targets Hall of Fame place

Svetlana Kuznetsova received an unexpected compliment from her favorite player during this year's US Open, when Ivan Ljubicic told her that Roger Federer had been asking why she was not already in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 19

Data suggests who had the best forehand between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

At times, it’s easy to take for granted how lucky tennis had it with the Big Three. After all, it’s actually ludicrous to consider how blessed the sport was, with three generational superhuman athletes all co-existing during the same period.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 17

How Roger Federer reacted when asked if he wanted to ‘get even’ with Novak Djokovic in Belgrade after losing Basel final

Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2009 Swiss Indoors final, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6. Making his Basel debut, Djokovic took down the home favourite to lift the trophy 17 years ago.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 17

How Carlos Alcaraz compares to Roger Federer at the same age and why the next two years are especially important

Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer sadly did not coexist on the ATP Tour for very long at all, and we therefore never got to see them play. However, the mutual respect between these two legendary champions remains abundant, with the two waxing lyrical about one another whenever given the opportunity.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 17

How Novak Djokovic reacted after defeating Roger Federer at the Basel Open in his tournament debut in 2009

Novak Djokovic is set to appear at the Basel Open for the first time since 2011 as he continues his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals. The Serb, who captured his 102nd tour-level title at the China Open recently, received a wildcard for the ATP 500 tournament in Basel on Friday.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 16

Jannik Sinner joins elite list including Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors despite ending season early

Jannik Sinner’s season may be over, but the records don’t stop coming for the reigning world number one. The Italian will be frustrated to see his time at the top coming to an end, but that is through no fault of his own.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 16

'You’ve Got Enough Money'- Carlos Alcaraz Told to Learn From Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer Amid Schedule Complaints

Carlos Alcaraz has to stop moaning about the grueling ATP Tour schedule and just go with the plan that Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have done. That’s the view of former world No.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 16

Roger Federer joins three tennis legends for Shanghai return four years after retirement

The event will take place on Centre Court at the Qizhong Tennis Center following the day's scheduled matches. Although Federer retired from professional

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 15

Roger Federer’s victory over Novak Djokovic in 2015 that took him by surprise

Novak Djokovic recorded arguably the greatest season in tennis history back in 2015. Not many thought the Serb could have possibly surpassed his historic 2011 campaign, but he did exactly that four years later.

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Tennis News / Tennishead / October 14

What happened the last time Rafael Nadal ever played Roger Federer in an ATP final

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer met in 24 finals during their legendary rivalry. Federer won their first at the 2005 Miami Open. Battling back from two sets down, Federer defeated Nadal, 2-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-1 in Florida, having lost to the Spaniard 12 months earlier in the third round of the same event.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 12

Why a furious Roger Federer was once docked a point against Alexander Zverev at the Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer was once involved in a heated exchange with an umpire at the Shanghai Masters. Federer is a three-time champion at the Shanghai Masters, with only Novak Djokovic winning more titles than him at the event.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 12

Roger Federer’s former coach sends Jannik Sinner advice after he ended his season early due to injury

Jannik Sinner will not feature on the ATP Tour until at least 2027 after he ended his season early due to a recurring knee injury. Sinner has not played a professional tennis match since the Wimbledon final in July, when he beat Alexander Zverev to clinch his fifth Grand Slam crown.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 9

Why Alexander Zverev was once booed by the crowd during an interview after beating Roger Federer at the ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev has a very strong record at the ATP Finals, having won the prestigious year-end tournament on two separate occasions. The German’s most recent triumph came at the 2021 edition, when he defeated Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev en route to the title.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 8

Felix Auger-Aliassime states what he wants to learn from Roger Federer’s old coach after hiring him

Following his early exit from the China Open, Felix Auger-Aliassime announced he would start working with Roger Federer’s old coach, Ivan Ljubicic. Auger-Aliassime parted ways with his former coach of 10 years, Frederic Fontang, after his quarterfinal defeat at Wimbledon to Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 7

Tennis Graveyard: Tommy Haas - Former No.2 whose career was repeatedly interrupted by serious injuries

Tommy Haas was once a top German player threatening to challenge for all the major accolades and become a mainstay among the best competitors in the world.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / October 6

Novak Djokovic knocking on Roger Federer’s door as he continues unprecedented China Open perfection

Novak Djokovic has spent years chipping away at Roger Federer’s place in the record books. After moving past the Swiss for the most men’s singles wins at Wimbledon this summer, the 39-year-old captured the China Open title on Tuesday, his seventh in Beijing, and now sits one trophy behind Federer on the Open Era list.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 28

'One day he’ll be captain for sure': Roger Federer’s agent backs Swiss for Laver Cup role

Roger Federer could eventually add another major role to his long relationship with the Laver Cup, with his agent Tony Godsick backing the 20-time Grand Slam champion to become Team Europe captain in the future.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / September 25

Roger Federer Returns to the O2 Arena to Unveil a Room Named in His Honor

The O2 Arena in London opened its newest attraction on September 23rd, 2026, titled the RF Room (or the Roger Room). It opened exactly four years after Federer’s retirement at the 2022 Laver Cup, making it the venue’s first-ever space named after an athlete.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / August 29

How and Where to Watch Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels

Roger Federer officially enters the International Tennis Hall of Fame today, immortalizing a legendary career defined not just by his 20 Grand Slams, but by the effortless grace and artistry that captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / August 25

How & Where To Watch Roger Federer’s US Open Return Match? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels

The US Open Fan Week has become one of the most popular fan events on the tennis calendar, and with the introduction of mixed doubles last year, the engagement has only grown.