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Federer: Djokovic the favorite in Melbourne

Posted: January 6, 2019 at 9:22 am   /   Sports

Roger Federer declared Novak Djokovic the man to beat at the Australian Open. Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos

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Roger Federer enjoys impressive start to new season

Posted: December 30, 2018 at 9:22 am   /   Sports

Roger Federer started preparation for his Australian Open title defense in style with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Cameron Norrie at the Hopman Cup on Sunday. The 37-year-old Federer sent his 23-year-old opponent from Britain back to reality in a one-sided match lasting just 57 minutes. The No. 91-ranked Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule […]

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The Tennis Podcast: Booed by pro-Roger Federer crowd – was this the moment Alexander Zverev arrived?

Posted: November 18, 2018 at 9:21 am   /   Sports

Day seven at the O2 arena saw the 2018 ATP Finals finally deliver some on-court drama as Alexander Zverev defeated Roger Federer in the semi-finals. It was by far the best contest of the week, but the ending was overshadowed by controversy as the crowd booed Zverev following a hindrance caused by a ball Tennis […]

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‘The facts are not right’: Federer fumes over scheduling row

Posted: November 13, 2018 at 9:21 pm   /   Sports

Roger Federer has hit back at claims he gets preferential treatment from tennis tournaments due to his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. Federer was responding to controversial comments from French veteran Julien Benneteau, who said the 20-Grand Slam champion was able to use his reputation Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & […]

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Federer, Djokovic top the bill for London finale

Posted: November 9, 2018 at 9:22 pm   /   Sports

Roger Federer is aiming to complete a century of titles at the ATP Finals but will likely have to find a way past the irrepressible Novak Djokovic, who is looking to round off his astonishing season in style. The two men, with 34 Grand Slams between them, are the twin titans at the season-ending event […]

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Djokovic hails ‘phenomenal achievement’, Federer three wins from 100th title

Posted: November 1, 2018 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

Novak Djokovic described his return to the world number one ranking as a "phenomenal achievement" on Thursday as he and old rival Roger Federer coasted into the Paris Masters quarter-finals. Four-time Paris champion Djokovic made the last-eight when Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur retired injured Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos

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Federer ignored deadline set by ‘new’ Davis Cup

Posted: October 27, 2018 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

Roger Federer has revealed that organisers of the re-launched and condensed Davis Cup gave him three days to decide if he would commit to the controversial competition. Speaking at the Swiss Indoors tournament where he will play in Sunday's final against Romanian qualifier Marius Copil, the world Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos

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Roger, over and out? Federer ready to keep Father Time at bay

Posted: September 4, 2018 at 10:23 am   /   Sports

Roger Federer surveyed the wreckage of his US Open exit at the hands of John Millman, insisting there was "no shame" in defeat and challenging the wisdom of anybody brave enough to start penning his career obituary. Monday's defeat followed Federer's surprise quarter-final exit at Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos

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Federer opens with win over Gojowczyk, Kvitova ousts Williams

Posted: August 14, 2018 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

Roger Federer began his US Open preparation with a quick 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Peter Gojowczyk in his first ATP Cincinnati Masters appearance since 2015. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who turned 37 last week, is pacing his tennis year, playing a limited schedule and skipping events when he feels the Tennis News, Photos, Stats, […]

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Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Toronto next month

Posted: July 23, 2018 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

Roger Federer withdrew from the Rogers Cup in Toronto next month in order to be in peak condition for the U.S. Open. Federer is a two-time champion at the Rogers Cup, which alternates between Toronto and Montreal. ''Unfortunately with scheduling being the key to my longevity moving forward, Tennis News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & […]

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