News for 'Roger Federer'

Federer claims hometown title

Federer claims hometown title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Roger Federer beat Finn Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 6-4 to defend his title in Basel and top the year-end rankings.

Special: Relive Federer's super 8 Wimbledon titles

Special: Relive Federer's super 8 Wimbledon titles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Here is a break-up of how the modern tennis great got to his 8 victories at the hallowed turf of the All England Club

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

Federer can beat me anytime: Nadal

Federer can beat me anytime: Nadal

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Rafael Nadal believes Roger Federer can beat him anytime on any surface

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Djokovic on why 'smart' Federer pulled out of French Open

Djokovic on why 'smart' Federer pulled out of French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Roger Federer made a smart decision by pulling out of this month's French Open, where he has less chance of adding to his 18 Grand Slam titles than on the sport's quicker surfaces, world number two Novak Djokovic said on Thursday.

WC Diary: Federer bleeds blue for Team India

WC Diary: Federer bleeds blue for Team India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Little notes from all the goings on around the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand...

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

Federer beats Djokovic

Federer beats Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Federer, Safin advance

Federer, Safin advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

PIX: Virat-Anushka catch up with Federer at Aus Open

PIX: Virat-Anushka catch up with Federer at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Captain Virat Kohli enjoyed his time off by catching the action at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday along with wife Anushka.

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra, who holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, admits that his long hair often raises eyebrows when he dons the uniform.

Swiss Indoors: Federer makes comfortable start at home

Swiss Indoors: Federer makes comfortable start at home

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Roger Federer bounced back to form with a quick-fire win over Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan on Tuesday as he began his bid for a seventh title at his hometown tournament in Basel.

Milestone man Federer completes the quartet

Milestone man Federer completes the quartet

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

It took Roger Federer some effort. For more than half the match it looked like Gilles Simon, the second seed's fourth round opponent at Roland Garros and someone who had beaten the 2009 champion before, would cause an upset. the win against Simon was Federer's 900th career singles win. Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra lists the players from the 900 wins club.

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Speculation is rife that all is not well in among compatriots Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka.

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Federer breaks another record

Federer breaks another record

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

He lists his favourite pastimes as sitting on the beach and playing cards but anyone who is acquainted with Roger Federer knows what his real hobby is -- collecting records.

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Roger Federer eased into the final of the Rogers Cup with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Saturday, putting the Swiss maestro on the brink of a landmark 80th career title.

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A look at the 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand Slam champion's career.

When Cilic aced Federer and handed him a 'tennis lesson'

When Cilic aced Federer and handed him a 'tennis lesson'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic handed Roger Federer "a tennis lesson" in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Saturday, his coach Goran Ivanisevic said.

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after holding match points since 1948 when John Bromwich failed to convert three of them against Bob Falkenburg.

Will record-breaking Federer return to his favourite Wimbledon next year?

Will record-breaking Federer return to his favourite Wimbledon next year?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'I guess you would have laughed if I told you I was going to win two slams this year'

Federer carries Nalbandian through

Federer carries Nalbandian through

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Roger Federer beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-6, 6-4 to bring David Nalbandian through with him.

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic dredged his tank of mental and physical resilience to claim a thrilling 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) win.

Slam-machine Federer looking to make history in Rotterdam

Slam-machine Federer looking to make history in Rotterdam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Federer, who has agreed to play in the Dutch hardcourt event for the first time since 2015, currently sits on the second spot in the world rankings.

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Men's second seed Rafael Nadal starts against Israel's Dudi Sela while three-time champion Novak Djokovic faces American Tennys Sandgren.

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Seven-time champion Federer faces last year's runner-up Milos Raonic in his quarter-final on Wednesday after defending champion Murray, who is chasing a third SW19 title, takes on big-serving American Sam Querrey for a place in the last four.

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The World No 4, recovering from a knee surgery, eyes January return for Hopman Cup, Aus Open

Federer oozes confidence

Federer oozes confidence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

-French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

Federer fires Indian Aces to victory against Singapore in IPTL

Federer fires Indian Aces to victory against Singapore in IPTL

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Roger Federer shone brightly on his first appearance on Indian soil as he fired the Indian Aces to a convincing 26-16 victory over Singapore Slammers in the Delhi leg of the International Premier Tennis League in Delhi.

Federer extends dominance over Roddick

Federer extends dominance over Roddick

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Roger Federer extended his dominance over Andy Roddick on Saturday, notching his 20th win in 22 meetings against the American as he won 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Federer, Sharapova win

Federer, Sharapova win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Federer, Hewitt advance

Federer, Hewitt advance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

New racquet-wielding Federer says never felt better before Wimbledon

New racquet-wielding Federer says never felt better before Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

- 'It's probably been the best preparation I've ever had for Wimbledon because we have a week more on the grass' - 'This year I feel my game is better'

Davydenko thanks Federer for his support

Davydenko thanks Federer for his support

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Russian Nikolay Davydenko, under investigation by the ATP over an alleged betting scandal, thanked world number one Roger Federer for his support on Thursday.

Federer strengthens bid for Tour finals with Pospisil win

Federer strengthens bid for Tour finals with Pospisil win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Roger Federer took a big step towards securing his endangered place in the ATP World Tour Finals by overcoming rising Canadian talent Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5 in the Basel Open semi-finals on Saturday.

Federer, Nadal storm through

Federer, Nadal storm through

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006