News for 'Roger Federer'

Federer starts with military precision

Federer starts with military precision

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova got off to winning starts on the opening day of Wimbledon.

Federer marches into quarters

Federer marches into quarters

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Roger Federer scored a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych in the fourth round

Davis Cup: Gael-force Monfils upsets Federer

Davis Cup: Gael-force Monfils upsets Federer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to help France level the Davis Cup final with Switzerland 1-1 on Friday.

Federer stunned by Tsonga

Federer stunned by Tsonga

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Roger Federer's dreams of a seventh Wimbledon title were shattered by an extraordinary comeback from Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who won an epic quarter-final 3-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.

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).

Federer beats Dimitrov, closes in on ATP Tour Finals berth

Federer beats Dimitrov, closes in on ATP Tour Finals berth

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Roger Federer ended Grigor Dimitrov's seven-match winning streak and showed the Bulgarian he has some way to go to live up to his 'Baby Federer' tag with a 6-3 7-6 (2) quarter-final victory at the Basel Open on Friday.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with a ruthless display that left the Australian talking to himself and waving the white flag.

Federer, Davenport top seedings

Federer, Davenport top seedings

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The two players were named as the top seeds for the men's and women's singles event at the Australian Open which starts on Monday.

Paris Masters: Djokovic beats Federer to reach final

Paris Masters: Djokovic beats Federer to reach final

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic won the battle of the former world number ones by subduing Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in an entertaining encounter to reach the Paris Masters final on Saturday.

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

Federer, Djokovic power through at Dubai Open

Federer, Djokovic power through at Dubai Open

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic strolled to easy victories in the Dubai Championships second round on Wednesday, keeping the world's top two players on course for a showdown in Saturday's final.

Federer reaches Miami final

Federer reaches Miami final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

Philippoussis, Federer in final

Philippoussis, Federer in final

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The big-serving Aussie beat Sebastien Grosjean in the first men's semi-final at Wimbledon.

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At 27, the second seed is still seeking his first Grand Slam title and hopes to become the first German man to win the Australian Open since Boris Becker in 1996.

Federer survives Blake magic

Federer survives Blake magic

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Champion Roger Federer took his place in the Australian Open semi-finals after fending off American James Blake 7-5, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday.

French Open: Federer scrapes past Simon

French Open: Federer scrapes past Simon

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Seeing the usually majestic Roger Federer down on his hands and knees -- literally -- is a rare sight in tennis but that turned out to be the least of his problems at the French Open on Sunday as he flirted with a last-16 exit.

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Dubai semi-finals

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Five-time champion Roger Federer brushed aside Lukas Rosol on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic in the Dubai Championship.

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but prevailed 7-6(5), 6-4 to take his record over the Frenchman to 11-0 and 26-0 in sets.

Federer to face Rusedski

Federer to face Rusedski

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The world number one crushed Spaniard David Ferrer in the first round of the Qatar Open to set up a clash with Briton Greg Rusedski.

Davis Cup: Federer to join Wawrinka as Switzerland battle Serbia

Davis Cup: Federer to join Wawrinka as Switzerland battle Serbia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Switzerland's former world number one Roger Federer will join Australian Open winner Stanislas Wawrinka in their Davis Cup first-round tie against Serbia next weekend.

Federer hands Berdych grasscourt masterclass

Federer hands Berdych grasscourt masterclass

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Berdych had beaten Federer at the Athens Olympics, but there was no repeat performance at Wimbledon on Monday.

Federer keen to put Djokovic mauling behind him

Federer keen to put Djokovic mauling behind him

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, who suffered a groin problem in the quarter-final against Tennys Sandgren, bowed out of the Australian Open after a comprehensive 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 defeat to the defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Top three seeds Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray continued their serene progress at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, reaching the quarter-finals with straight-sets victories.

Federer wins title again in Basel

Federer wins title again in Basel

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

Roger Federer won the Swiss Indoors title for the fifth time in six years when he demolished unseeded Kei Nishikori in the final on his home town tournament on Sunday.

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Federer's wizardry bamboozles court magician

Federer's wizardry bamboozles court magician

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Venus Williams cantered into the Australian Open third round and second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova also came through.

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

The gap between the leading four, which also contains Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray, and the chasing pack was again evident as Djokovic beat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-2 before Federer saw off fellow-Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6, 6-3.

Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Roger Federer has fallen outside the world's top 10 for the first time since 2002 but he could still win another grand slam title, according to former great Stefan Edberg. While Andy Murray's rise to world number one was the main talking point of Monday's new ATP rankings, 17-times major champion Federer's slide to 16th was largely overlooked. The Swiss ended his season in July in a bid to recover fully from knee surgery, although he is aiming to be fit for the Australian Open in January.

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday

Federer fights back to record 300th Masters win in Cincinnati

Federer fights back to record 300th Masters win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Roger Federer survived an opening-match fright by outlasting Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-2 on Wednesday to claim his 300th Masters Series win and reach the third round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Having stolen the limelight from Davis Cup stalwart Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer quickly turned attention towards his Switzerland team mates after securing the winning point in the final against France on Sunday.

US Open: Federer comes back from two sets down to reach semis

US Open: Federer comes back from two sets down to reach semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Roger Federer battled back from two sets down and double match point to defeat 20th seed Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Hewitt stuns Federer in Halle final

Hewitt stuns Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Roger Federer suffered a shock defeat by Lleyton Hewitt in the final of the Halle grasscourt event on Sunday, losing 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 to the Australian. The result was totally unexpected since six-times Wimbledon champion Federer had not lost a match at Halle since 2002, winning the title five times, and had beaten Hewitt in their last 15 showdowns.

Federer struggles past Blake

Federer struggles past Blake

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The top seed edged a 7-6, 7-5 victory over American James Blake in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters.\n

Federer completes hometown hat-trick

Federer completes hometown hat-trick

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Roger Federer won his hometown tournament for a record third straight year Sunday by beating Argentine second seed David Nalbandian 6-3 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors final. The world number two broke Nalbandian once in each set, easing through a one-sided encounter to maintain his dominance at the tournament where he once worked as a ballboy.

Federer rusty but wins

Federer rusty but wins

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Roger Federer overcame Radek Stepanek in four sets as Switzerland and the Czech Republic battled to 1-1 after the opening singles matches in their Davis Cup World Group playoff on Friday.

Federer eyes Masters Cup

Federer eyes Masters Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

World number one Roger Federer says winning the season-ending Masters Cup is his 2005 priority.

Federer, Murray on collision course

Federer, Murray on collision course

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Roger Federer and Andy Murray moved towards a likely showdown at the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday while Rafael Nadal took another encouraging step on his return from injury by joining them in the quarter-finals. Fourth seed Novak Djokovic also reached the last eight with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Jeremy Chardy of France.