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Roger Federer

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record
Article
/ 31 August 2011

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record

Novak Djokovic is convinced that he can match John McEnroe’s 1984 record of 82 wins against just three defeats.

By Dave James
Federer, Venus reach US Open second round
Article
/ 30 August 2011

Federer, Venus reach US Open second round

Five-time champion Roger Federer reached the second round of the US Open on Monday, beating Colombian Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

By Staff Reporter
Djokovic sails through Cincinnati Open
Article
/ 20 August 2011

Djokovic sails through Cincinnati Open

Novak Djokovic survived a scare before easing through to the semis, but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s US Open preparations have hit a snag.

By Staff Reporter
Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open
Article
/ 17 August 2011

Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open

Roger Federer has cast aside bad memories of his US Open defeat to Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro by beating him 6-3 7-5 at the Cincinnati Open.

By Simon Evans
Federer turns 30 but no retirement party planned
Article
/ 9 August 2011

Federer turns 30 but no retirement party planned

Roger Federer celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday but the Swiss tennis great has no intention of fading quietly away from the game.

By Steve Keating
For he’s a jolly good fellow: Federer at peace with age
Article
/ 4 August 2011

For he’s a jolly good fellow: Federer at peace with age

Roger Federer is relaxed about turning 30 on Monday and sliding to third in the world rankings — while clarifying he still has competitive fire.

By Staff Reporter
Roger Federer launches Malawi school project
Africa
/ 12 July 2011

Roger Federer launches Malawi school project

Top tennis star Roger Federer has launched a $3.3-million project that seeks to put 54 000 children in school in Malawi over the next 10 years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 July 2011

Tennis goes East

With the rise of Djokovic and Kvitova, the Eastern Bloc is at the centre of the game.

By Kevin Mitchell
Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit
Article
/ 30 June 2011

Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit

Rafael Nadal says he was saddened to see Roger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon as the 16-time Grand Slam title winner lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

By Dave James
Federer stunned by inspired Tsonga
Article
/ 29 June 2011

Federer stunned by inspired Tsonga

Roger Federer suffered his second straight Wimbledon quarterfinal exit after Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga made an extraordinary comeback.

By Mark Meadows
Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success
Article
/ 27 June 2011

Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success

Roger Federer insists he hasn’t been fretting about when or — perhaps more to the point — if he will win a 17th Grand Slam championship.

By Howard Fendrich
Serena in tears, Federer, Djokovic in flying starts
Article
/ 21 June 2011

Serena in tears, Federer, Djokovic in flying starts

On the second day of Wimbledon, Serena Williams made an emotional return, while Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic eased in to the second round.

By Dave James
Rafa plays down talk of matching Federer
Article
/ 20 June 2011

Rafa plays down talk of matching Federer

Rafael Nadal on Sunday played down his chances of matching Roger Federer’s Grand Slam haul.

By Staff Reporter
King Murray takes Queen’s title
Article
/ 13 June 2011

King Murray takes Queen’s title

Andy Murray has clinched his second Queen’s title with a victory over French fifth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.

By Steve Griffiths
Federer goes back to the start — Wimbledon
Article
/ 6 June 2011

Federer goes back to the start — Wimbledon

After Rafael Nadal equalled Bjorn Borg’s record of six French Open titles, Roger Federer is focusing on matching Pete Sampras’s seven Wimbledon wins.

By Samuel Petrequin
Nadal soars into finals, Murray falls
Article
/ 3 June 2011

Nadal soars into finals, Murray falls

Rafael Nadal has moved to within one win of equalling Bjorn Borg’s record of six French Open titles with a win over battling Andy Murray.

By Allan Kelly
Scorcher French Open semis: Federer-Djokovic, Nadal-Murray
Article
/ 2 June 2011

Scorcher French Open semis: Federer-Djokovic, Nadal-Murray

Even Rafael Nadal acknowledges his French Open semifinal against Andy Murray is not as intriguing as the one between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

By Howard Fendrich
Federer: Pressure all on Djokovic
Article
/ 1 June 2011

Federer: Pressure all on Djokovic

Roger Federer believes the pressure will all be on Novak Djokovic when the pair meet in the French Open semifinals on Friday.

By Tom Williams
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

Djokovic, Federer off to winning starts

Novak Djokovic took his unbeaten record in 2011 to 38 wins on Monday while Roger Federer demonstrated he is still a French Open force.

By Dave James
Djokovic eyes Nadal’s French Open crown
Article
/ 19 May 2011

Djokovic eyes Nadal’s French Open crown

Novak Djokovic is poised to deliver a blow to Rafael Nadal by shattering the Spaniard’s bid to equal Bjorn Borg’s record of six French Open titles.

By Dave James
Surging Djokovic has chance to claim top ranking
Article
/ 9 May 2011

Surging Djokovic has chance to claim top ranking

Novak Djokovic has a chance to claim the number one ranking for the first time if he wins this week’s Italian Open.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 March 2011

Federer holds off Monaco in Miami

Third seed Roger Federer beat Juan Monaco, clocking his 20th win of the season to advance at the Miami ATP Masters 1000.

By Staff Reporter
Murray grinds past Ferrer into Australian Open final
Article
/ 28 January 2011

Murray grinds past Ferrer into Australian Open final

Andy Murray ground down David Ferrer on Friday to reach his second consecutive Australian Open final.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 January 2011

Djokovic strips Federer of last Slam title

Novak Djokovic sensationally knocked Roger Federer out of the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

By Talek Harris
Federer, Djokovic set up semifinal face-off
Article
/ 25 January 2011

Federer, Djokovic set up semifinal face-off

Defending champion Roger Federer demolished fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka to reach his eighth straight Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday.

By Talek Harris
Federer into eighth straight Aussie Open semifinal
Article
/ 25 January 2011

Federer into eighth straight Aussie Open semifinal

Roger Federer cruised into his eighth consecutive Australian Open semifinal with a dominating straight-sets victory over his Swiss teammate Wawrinka.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 January 2011

Magic Murray triggers Austrian ‘Melz-down’

A red-hot Andy Murray destroyed Austria’s Juergen Melzer to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Record win for Federer as Henin crashes
Article
/ 21 January 2011

Record win for Federer as Henin crashes

Defending champion Roger Federer enjoyed a record 57th win at the Australian Open on Friday as former winner Justine Henin was defeated.

By Talek Harris
‘Lucky’ Federer survives five-set thriller
Article
/ 19 January 2011

‘Lucky’ Federer survives five-set thriller

Reigning champion Roger Federer was taken to five gripping sets by French nemesis Gilles Simon on Wednesday.

By Talek Harris
Federer fireworks warm up Australian Open
Article
/ 17 January 2011

Federer fireworks warm up Australian Open

Roger Federer fired up the Australian Open with a blistering start to his title defence on Monday.

By Nick Mulvenney
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Article
/ 15 January 2011

Nadal: Quest for Rafa Slam ‘almost impossible’

Rafa Nadal believes his quest for a fourth consecutive grand slam is mission "almost impossible".

By Ian Ransom
Nadal flirts with greatness at Australian Open
Article
/ 14 January 2011

Nadal flirts with greatness at Australian Open

Most eyes at the Australian Open will be on whether Rafa Nadal can succeed where so many great players before him have failed.

By Nick Mulvenney
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