Federer – who is chasing his first success at Flushing Meadows since 2008 – will face Novak Djokovic should he reach the quarter-finals. The Swiss legend dispatched Nick Kyrgios in straight sets on Saturday evening to book his place in the fourth round. Federer has set his sights on claiming a 21st Grand Slam title […]
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Roger Federer hit one of the most astonishing winners of his career, and the reaction of his opponent was priceless
Getty Roger Federer hit one of the most stunning winners of his career against Nick Kyrgios in the third round of the US Open. He defied his 37 years to reach an acutely-angled Kyrgios slice and flashed a winner around the post of the net. Kyrgios’ reaction was priceless. He gasped and mouthed the words […]
Roger Federer shocked by Kevin Anderson in 5-set marathon match at Wimbledon
Kevin Anderson produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat eight-time champion Roger Federer 2-6 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4 13-11 in a quarter-final cliffhanger at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The big South African's hopes looked forlorn as Federer skipped through the opening two sets on Court One with his usual panache but he turned the match on […]
Federer breezes into fourth round
ROGER Federer has swept imperiously to within sight of a record 21st grand slam crown after demolishing Frenchman Adrian Mannarino to safely reach the fourth round. Blazing through the first set in 16 minutes, Federer underlined his reputation as the best front-runner in tennis with a controlled 6-0 7-5 6-4 success in 105 minutes. “It […]
Novak Djokovic offers advice on achieving Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal greatness
Djokovic, Federer and Nadal have won 48 Grand Slam titles between them while dominating tennis for well over a decade. The trio are beginning to reach the latter end of their careers and are expected to be replaced by the next generation aces. All three stars are competing at Wimbledon over the next fortnight in […]
Federer downs Kyrgios in thriller, regains top spot
Australian No.1 Nick Kyrgios has lost his showdown with Roger Federer as the Swiss great reclaimed the world No.1 ranking by booking his place in the final of the Stuttgart Open. Federer was pushed all the way by the fourth-seeded Kyrgios on Saturday, who fired down 23 aces in another battling performance at the German […]
Roger Federer retirement discussed by Rafael Nadal: 'This is what I will do'
Federer, who this week returned to action in Stuttgart after skipping the clay-court season, admitted that “the end is closer than ever before” but also that he still does not know when he will hang up his racket. And his long-term rival Nadal has insisted that he will not suffer the drop-off in motivation John […]
This is the biggest style mistake Roger Federer has ever made — and it still haunts him to this day
Getty Images Roger Federer, renowned for his style, has reflected on his biggest fashion faux pas. Federer made a glaring wardrobe malfunction over 10 years ago and it was picked up by the British press. The error still haunts him to this day. Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer is renowned for his finesse […]
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal prediction made for 2019… could this be true?
The legendary duo, aged 36 and 31 respectively, are still dominating the sport despite being in the latter stages of their career. The pair have won all five of the last five Grand Slams with Nadal the short-priced favourite to make it six at the French Open next month. However, the Spaniard was downed by […]
Roger Federer is about to hit yet another massive career milestone
AP Images Roger Federer has reached yet another massive career milestone — he has spent a total of 900 weeks ranked within ATP’s list of top current male tennis players. From Monday, Federer will also have spent 900 consecutive weeks in the top 25. This is something no other male player has ever managed to […]