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Federer finds consolations in defeat

Federer finds consolations in defeat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Roger Federer sought consolation in a golden summer rather than dwelling on defeat after his upset loss to Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final.

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.

Federer banishes painful memories

Federer banishes painful memories

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The world number one began his pursuit of a modern-era record sixth successive Wimbledon title by dismantling Dominik Hrbaty 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is quite extreme: Federer

Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is quite extreme: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Players' efforts over the years to get Wimbledon's "all-white" clothing rule relaxed got a boost when Roger Federer said he thought the policy as it stood was "quite extreme".

Federer reclaims Halle title

Federer reclaims Halle title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer cruised to his fifth Halle Open title in Germany on Sunday, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4. Federer was rarely troubled by his German opponent, extending his winning streak on grass to 59 matches ahead of Wimbledon which starts on June 23.

Federer stumbles into hometown QF

Federer stumbles into hometown QF

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Roger Federer stuttered into the quarter-finals In Basel after a tough 7-6, 7-6 second round win over Jarkko Nieminen.

Federer in Hamburg quarters

Federer in Hamburg quarters

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Holder Roger Federer continued his trouble-free progress at the Hamburg Masters with a 6-3, 6-2 in over unseeded Swede Robin Soderling on Thursday.

Federer, Roddick in quarters

Federer, Roddick in quarters

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber 4-3(3), 4-2 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.

Federer in Estoril final

Federer in Estoril final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

World number one Roger Federer recovered from one set down to beat unseeded German Denis Gremelmayr 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday to reach his first final of the year at the Estoril Open.

Federer in Estoril quarters

Federer in Estoril quarters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Roger Federer cruised into the quarter-finals of the Estoril Open with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Romania's Victor Hanescu in a match played in the rain on Thursday.

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Second seed Roger Federer continued to scythe through the men's draw with a 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 fourth-round victory over Sweden's Robin Soderling on Monday.

Federer heads Kooyong Classic field

Federer heads Kooyong Classic field

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Roger Federer will complete his preparations for next year's Australian Open at the Kooyong Classic.

IPTL: Easy day out for Japan; Federer leads Royals to victory

IPTL: Easy day out for Japan; Federer leads Royals to victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Japan Warriors did not have to break much sweat in getting past Philippine Marvericks 29-15 but it was a tough day out for UAE Royals, who edged out hosts Singapore Slammers 27-23 in their IPTL match, riding on Roger Federer's win in the deciding men's singles, in Singapore on Friday.

Princess Kate set to attend Wimbledon men's final

Princess Kate set to attend Wimbledon men's final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The princess, who is the wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William, made her return to public duties in June at "Trooping the Colour", the annual military parade to mark the official birthday of King Charles, and said she hoped to attend other events over the summer.

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Rediff.com15 May 2005

The world number one beat 18-year-old Richard Gasquet to avenge his defeat in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters last month.

Federer brushes aside Clement

Federer brushes aside Clement

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Age-defying Federer shrugs off retirement talk on 'tough night'

Age-defying Federer shrugs off retirement talk on 'tough night'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Unlike the women's US Open final there was no centre court retirement announcement on Sunday with Roger Federer putting aside the disappointment of losing to Novak Djokovic in the men's final to tell fans he will be back.

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal stands on the verge of becoming the best player in the world, even if Monday's rankings showed that he was still number two.

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

Sinner vs Medvedev: A new tennis rivalry you need to know about

Sinner vs Medvedev: A new tennis rivalry you need to know about

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Daniil Medvedev said he was enjoying his growing rivalry with world number one Jannik Sinner despite coming out on the wrong end of the scoreline

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Roger Federer used a dominant service game to beat Dutchman Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6(5) in Montreal on Saturday, setting up a Rogers Cup final against German Alexander Zverev.

Finally! Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep

Finally! Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Novak Djokovic finally clinched the title missing from his resume with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Roger Federer on Sunday to win in Cincinnati and become the first player to complete the sweep of Masters series tournaments on Sunday.

Federer calls for more out-of-competition dope tests

Federer calls for more out-of-competition dope tests

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

'I'm always surprised when I walk off court after a final and I'm like 'where is anti-doping?'

PHOTOS: Federer, Muguruza sizzle at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner

PHOTOS: Federer, Muguruza sizzle at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Gabrine Muguruza stole the show at the Wimbledon Champions' Dinner in London on Sunday.

Federer shocked by Gonzalez

Federer shocked by Gonzalez

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

World number one Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 defeat by Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in his opening match at Tennis Masters Cup on Monday. The Swiss, who had never previously been beaten in round-robin play at the season-ending championships, is chasing his fourth Masters Cup title.

Federer praises champion-slayer Soderling

Federer praises champion-slayer Soderling

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal's world laid to waste last year and now Roger Federer ruthlessly put to the sword, Sweden's Robin Soderling is clearly the undisputed champion-slayer of Roland Garros.

Federer marries pregnant girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec

Federer marries pregnant girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec

Rediff.com12 Apr 2009

"Earlier today...surrounded by a small group of close friends and family, Mirka and I got married," Federer said on his official website (www.rogerfederer.com).

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Spain's Rafael Nadal began his ATP Tour season by demolishing Frenchman Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 at the Qatar Open in Doha on Tuesday. Roger Federer, seeded second behind Nadal, and third seed Andy Murray also notched easy wins to reach the second round.

PIX: Uproar as Zverev stuns Federer to reach ATP Finals title match

PIX: Uproar as Zverev stuns Federer to reach ATP Finals title match

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The 21-year-old German upstart produced some dazzling tennis and thoroughly deserved his 7-5, 7-6 (5) win against the six-time champion in a captivating semi-final.

Federer's suggestion to end marathon sets

Federer's suggestion to end marathon sets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Roger Federer thinks a tie-breaker at 12-12 would be the best compromise following calls for Wimbledon to step into line with the US Open and scrap long deciding sets.

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will feature in an exhibition match ahead of this month's Australian Open to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts, organisers announced on Wednesday. All funds raised from the two-and-a-half hour event on January 15 at Rod Laver Arena -- called AO Rally for Relief -- will be donated to the relief cause with tickets priced at A$54 ($37.09).

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Sunday's final promises a fitting climax to a soggy Championships, especially if it scales anywhere near the dizzy heights of last year's classic won by Alcaraz in five sets.

Federer reigns in Munich

Federer reigns in Munich

Rediff.com5 May 2003

The Swiss ace claimed his third title of the year by crushing Finland's Jarkko Nieminen in the final.

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Andy Murray's tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot's golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray's hopes that day in July.

Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30

Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Roger Federer will turn 30 next week, but the Swiss winner of a record 16 Grand Slam singles titles said on Wednesday he will not pause for reflection since he is too busy plotting for more tennis success.

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Despite their contrasting playing styles -- Sindhu's calm demeanour versus Marin's fiery intensity -- the two aces share an undeniable bond. Their mutual respect for each other's abilities is evident in their interactions off the court.'

Federer falls, Safin survives

Federer falls, Safin survives

Rediff.com30 May 2004