Tag: Federer
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Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal
Rafa Nadal says an important part of him was also leaving the men’s Tour with the retirement of the Swiss tennis star Roger Federer. Sitting courtside Nadal cried as his great rival, Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday.
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Federer announces retirement after Laver Cup [See achievements]
Tennis great Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from the sport following the upcoming Laver Cup. The 20-time grand slam singles champion, seen by many fans as the best men’s tennis player ever, has been out all season after knee surgery.
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Dimitrov knocks out Federer in US Open shocker
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Roger Federer in five sets at the US Open quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Dimitrov, who is called Baby Fed because he plays like Federer prevailed 3-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-2, ended the Swiss great’s hope of winning a 21st career Grand Slam.
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Federer downs injured Isner for 101st career title
Roger Federer defeated a hobbling John Isner 6-1 6-4 for his 101th career title at the Miami Open on Sunday. Holder Isner struggled to continue late in the second set, hampered by pain in his left foot. Federer, who won his fourth Miami title, broke Isner three times in a blazing opening set. But the…
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Federer surges into Miami Open semi-final
Swiss tennis master, Roger Federer hardly made a mistake on Thursday night against Kevin Anderson in the Miami Open 2019. The three-time Miami champion was in top form during his 6-0, 6-4 rout versus the sixth seed and looks like the man to beat heading into the final weekend of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.…
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Federer wins in historic clash with Serena
Roger Federer emerged triumphant from a historic first meeting with Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday. But tennis was the true winner as two of the game’s greats treated fans worldwide to an unforgettable evening. Defending champions Switzerland sealed a 2-1 victory over six-times winners U.S. which left them bottom of Group B.…
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Federer, Serena win Laureaus World Sports Award
Roger Federer and Serena Williams on Tuesday won the Sportsperson of the Year award at the 2018 edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards. The event took place at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Where Federer won the World Sportsman of the year award, Serena won the World Sportswoman of the Year…
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Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic, wins Australian Open for 20th Grand Slam title
ROGER FEDERER beat Marin Cilic in five sets in the Australian Open final to win Grand Slam No.20. Cilic recovered from two sets to one and a break down to force a fifth set but Federer proved stronger in the end to win 6-2 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 3-6 6-1 and join Novak Djokovic and Roy…
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Roger Federer wins 2017 BBC Overseas Sports Personality award for record fourth time
Tennis star Roger Federer has won the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year for a record fourth time after a public vote. The 36-year-old Swiss topped the poll ahead of five other shortlisted nominees. Federer became the first man to win Wimbledon eight times and extended his record to 19 Grand Slam titles in…
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Federer beat rival Nadal, claims Australian Open title
Roger Federer edge out his old rival Rafael Nadal in a sensational Australian Open final to take his eighteenth Grand Slam title at 35. Federer winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in three hours and 38 minutes after dramatically turning round the fifth set from a break down. Federer afterwards paid tribute to his opponent…