News for 'Roger Federer'

Federer, Nadal storm through

Federer, Nadal storm through

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

If it is so dark that Hawkeye stops working, then matches should be called off at Wimbledon, Roger Federer said.

Djokovic overpowers Federer to win US Open crown

Djokovic overpowers Federer to win US Open crown

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win the US Open title at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

Djokovic over-runs Federer to win in Rome

Djokovic over-runs Federer to win in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Novak Djokovic won the Rome Masters for the fourth time by outwitting old rival Roger Federer on Sunday.

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer won the first set but Sandgren rallied to bag the next two against the error-prone Swiss

Federer, Roddick progress

Federer, Roddick progress

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The problem with addictive TV box sets is that when the credits roll on the final episode it leaves a void.

Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title

Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Second seed Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic Wimbledon final to claim a record 15th Grand Slam title.

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

17 is an incredible number. I want to enjoy the moment, says Nadal, who also admits he thought he would have retired by now.

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open on Friday with a crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.

Federer comfortably through

Federer comfortably through

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The world number one beat compatriot Ivo Heuberger 6-1, 6-3 to ease into the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open.

Ahead of Davis Cup final, Federer-Wawrinka play down London row

Ahead of Davis Cup final, Federer-Wawrinka play down London row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

With the Davis Cup final against France looming, Roger Federer and his Swiss team mate Stanislas Wawrinka on Tuesday played down talk of an internal row, sparked by the pair's fiery clash at the ATP World Tour Finals last week.

Federer is the best, Djokovic tougher to beat: Nadal's uncle Toni

Federer is the best, Djokovic tougher to beat: Nadal's uncle Toni

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'When we play against Djokovic, many times we didn't know exactly what we had to do. This is more difficult, for me. I prefer to play against Federer'

Federer tips GenNext youngsters to win Slams

Federer tips GenNext youngsters to win Slams

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The new crop of young players are poised for a Grand Slam breakthrough and New York's bright lights could provide the inspiration that finally gets one of them over the top, five-times US Open champion Roger Federer said on Friday.

Federer wins Toronto Masters

Federer wins Toronto Masters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Federer thrashes Fish

Federer thrashes Fish

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

World number one Roger Federer crushed sixth-seeded American Mardy Fish in the final of the Halle Open.

Federer not pressured by Sampras's prediction

Federer not pressured by Sampras's prediction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Switzerland's Roger Federer has fended off Pete Sampras's suggestion that he could win up 10 Wimbledon titles.

Sampras hails Federer as greatest

Sampras hails Federer as greatest

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A jetlagged Pete Sampras paid a surprise first visit to Wimbledon for seven years on Sunday to watch Roger Federer overtake his record for grand slam wins, and then hailed the Swiss as the game's best-ever player.

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Roger Federer won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th Grand Slam crown Sunday, shattering tearful Andy Murray's dream of ending Britain's 76-year wait for an All England Club men's champion.

Djokovic enthusiastic about Bhupathi's tennis league, Federer cautious

Djokovic enthusiastic about Bhupathi's tennis league, Federer cautious

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has expressed enthusiasm about the inaugural International Tennis Premier League, which is modelled on the lines of the lucrative Indian Premier League.

Federer swats aside Safin

Federer swats aside Safin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Roger Federer stayed on track for a record-equalling 14th Grand Slam title when he swatted aside former champion Marat Safin in the third round. The anticipated clash of tennis juggernauts failed to materialise as the Swiss totally dominated the match between former world number ones to win 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 under floodlights.

Federer, Sharapova eye resurgence

Federer, Sharapova eye resurgence

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The duo appear to have shaken off their respective ailments and return this week for the Pacific Life Open where they both triumphed in 2006.

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard was beaten by Grigor Dimitrov.

Federer wins Dubai Open

Federer wins Dubai Open

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The world number one beat unseeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-4, 6-3 in the final.

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The eight seeded South African fought back after losing the first two sets to defeat the Swiss ace 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11.

Federer thwarts Nalbandian

Federer thwarts Nalbandian

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

The second seeded Federer will take on Juan Carlos Ferrero in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

French Open: Federer equals another record

French Open: Federer equals another record

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Roger Federer netted a record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam victory when he beat German Tobias Kamke 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"It has been a long time since I had to ask myself the question 'how can I beat this opponent?'," said Federer.

Federer leads seeds surge

Federer leads seeds surge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Roger Federer joined Marat Safin, Rafael Nadal and Guillermo Coria in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters.

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Roger Federer overcame some feisty resistance from Alexandr Dolgopolov to safely advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory.

Federer produces masterclass

Federer produces masterclass

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

A gale force in the shape of Roger Federer blew aside local favourite Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 on a blustery Tuesday at the French Open as the Swiss set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic.

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Champion Roger Federer will be number one seed for next week's Wimbledon championships despite being overtaken in the world rankings by Rafael Nadal. Federer, who claimed a sixth Wimbledon title in the absence of the injured Nadal last year, has benefited from the All England Club's unique seeding policy that takes in grasscourt pedigree and does not always stick rigidly to world rankings.

Federer flays Blake again

Federer flays Blake again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Andy Roddick ran out of firepower and was dumped by David Ferrer at the Nasdaq-100 Open.

Faultless Federer hammers Haas

Faultless Federer hammers Haas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Roger Federer beat Tommy Haas 6-1, 6-3 in the fourth round in Miami.

Federer wary of Safin

Federer wary of Safin

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

Nalbandian upsets Federer again

Nalbandian upsets Federer again

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Eleven days after beating Federer in the Madrid Masters final, the unseeded Argentine beat the elegant Swiss in the third round of the Paris Masters.

PHOTOS: Federer routs Nadal in Shanghai Masters final

PHOTOS: Federer routs Nadal in Shanghai Masters final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Roger Ferdrer came up with a solid all-round display to beat world No 1 Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-3 in the final and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

Images: Federer crashes out, Nadal in semis

Images: Federer crashes out, Nadal in semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon, on Wednesday.

Federer breezes past Istomin

Federer breezes past Istomin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

The world number one began his Australian Open campaign in impressive form dismissing Uzbek Denis Istomin 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.

Istomin keeps Federer guessing

Istomin keeps Federer guessing

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

The world number one admitted he is concerned about finding out something about his first round opponent, Uzbek Denis Istomin.