Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame´s class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. With a terrific forehand and serve, an attacking, […]
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Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win men’s French Open
Novak Djokovic fought back from two sets down to beat Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 to win the French Open title for the second time on Sunday. The Serbian world number one increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men’s record held […]
Federer withdraws from French Open
PARIS: Roger Federer said Sunday he was withdrawing from the French Open despite having reached the fourth round, opting to focus on his primary objective of winning a ninth Wimbledon title. “After discussions with my team, I’ve decided I will need to pull out of Roland Garros today,” the 39-year-old said. “After two knee surgeries […]
Federer eases into second round on French Open return
PARIS: Roger Federer marked his return to the French Open with a straight-sets defeat of Uzbekistan qualifier Denis Istomin on Monday. The 39-year-old Federer, the champion in Paris in 2009 but playing the event for only the second time since 2015, won 6-2, 6-4, 6-3. It was his eighth win in eight meetings with Istomin. […]
Federer expects battle to get back to the top
Switzerland: Roger Federer said Monday he expects to return to the top tier of tennis even though the next generation of players will have gained ground during his lengthy injury lay-off. Federer begins his comeback-proper on Swiss home soil in Geneva on Tuesday, with the 39-year-old tennis legend starting a run of tournaments including the […]
Federer faces Isner in final for Miami Open crown
Roger Federer is gearing up for a Miami Open final shootout with John Isner on Sunday after blowing away young-gun Denis Shapovalov in straight sets. Federer produced a 6-2, 6-4 masterclass at Hard Rock Stadium to leave up-and-coming star Shapovalov, who grew up idolising the Swiss, chasing shadows during a difficult first set. The Swiss […]
Federer cruises on while Halep advances to semis of Miami Open
Roger Federer edged closer to his fourth ATP and WTA Miami Open title on Wednesday, swatting aside Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-2 in only 61 minutes. In a clash postponed from Tuesday due to heavy rain, the 20-time Grand Slam champion – celebrating 20 years at the South Florida event – sealed a last-eight meeting […]
Federer eyes ninth Wimbledon title but wary of Nadal threat
Having seen longtime rival Rafael Nadal tighten his iron-grip on Roland Garros, Roger Federer aims to extend his personal dominance of Wimbledon by claiming a ninth title at the All England Club. Despite his 37th birthday fast approaching, and having been stunned by Borna Coric in the Halle grasscourt final last weekend, Federer will still […]