Doha crown puts icing on Basilashvili's Federer triumph
3 years, 9 months ago

Doha crown puts icing on Basilashvili's Federer triumph

Hindustan Times  

Nikoloz Basilashvili arrived in Doha without any expectation, having won just two of his previous 16 matches, but the Georgian managed to not only cut short his idol Roger Federer's return to the tour during the week but also clinched his fourth title. Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili plays a shot against Britain's Cameron Norrie in their first round men's singles match of the ABN AMRO world tennis tournament at Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Monday, March 1, 2021. The 29-year-old, who reached a career high ranking of 16th in 2019, defeated Spain's former top-10 player Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 6-2 in the final on Saturday. Bautista Agut defeated two top-10 players in Dominic Thiem and Andrey Rublev in consecutive matches but could not find a way past the aggressive and big-hitting Basilashvili.

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Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Without a title for over six months, Novak Djokovic is now within touching distance of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy — with the all-conquering Serb saying Wimbledon always brings the best out of him. The 37-year-old lost in his Australian Open fortress at the start of the year, with his bid to win a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title …

I don’t like losing – Roger Federer left disappointed after Laver Cup defeat
2 years, 3 months ago

I don’t like losing – Roger Federer left disappointed after Laver Cup defeat

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic’s two victories help Europe take control of Laver Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s two victories help Europe take control of Laver Cup

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Federer looks forward to meeting fans on 'a different type of tennis court'; Nadal says 'part of my life is leaving too
2 years, 3 months ago

Federer looks forward to meeting fans on 'a different type of tennis court'; Nadal says 'part of my life is leaving too

Firstpost  

Federer, who brought the curtains down on his glittering career in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in London, promised fans this wasn’t the last they were going to see of him in the world of tennis. London: Roger Federer promised his fans they had not seen the last of him after bringing the curtain down on his glittering …

Fans get emotional after Roger Federer plays his last match in career – Tennis will never be the same again
2 years, 3 months ago

Fans get emotional after Roger Federer plays his last match in career – Tennis will never be the same again

India Today  

The legendary Roger Federer won’t be any anymore on a tennis court as far as the professional aspect of the game is concerned. On Friday, September 23, the 41-year-old bid goodbye to tennis after playing a doubles match with Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup 2022. Federer and Nadal lost the match to Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances …

Roger Federer hails 'amazing journey' in retirement interview: Watch entire on-court speech
2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer hails 'amazing journey' in retirement interview: Watch entire on-court speech

Firstpost  

Roger Federer broke down multiple times while speaking to Jim Courier on court after playing his farewell match at the Laver Cup. London: A tearful Roger Federer said he had been on an “amazing journey” after the final match of his outstanding tennis career ended in a defeat partnering long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles at the Laver Cup …

Federer signs off with doubles loss at Laver Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Federer signs off with doubles loss at Laver Cup

The Hindu  

Roger Federer wrapped up his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday night. Let’s go!” during the concluding moments of a match that lasted more than two hours and ended at about 12:30 a.m. Federer announced last week that this team event founded by …

Wimbledon: Tranquil Federer ready for another title run
3 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon: Tranquil Federer ready for another title run

The Hindu  

There are very few things that Roger Federer has not excelled at during a career spanning more than two glorious decades. REPORT - Federer enters Wimbledon fourth round The silky racquet skills have earned him 20 Grand Slam titles but, with the last of those coming at the 2018 Australian Open, Federer has seen that record haul equalled by Rafael …

Roger Federer says he expects battle to get back to the top tier of sport ahead of 'comeback'
3 years, 7 months ago

Roger Federer says he expects battle to get back to the top tier of sport ahead of 'comeback'

Firstpost  

Federer begins his comeback-proper on Swiss home soil in Geneva on Tuesday, with the 39-year-old legend starting a run of tournaments including the French Open, Halle, Wimbledon and then the Tokyo Olympics. Federer begins his comeback-proper on Swiss home soil in Geneva on Tuesday, with the 39-year-old tennis legend starting a run of tournaments including the French Open, Halle, Wimbledon …

Roger Federer's Conqueror Nikoloz Basilashvili Beats Roberto Bautista Agut to Win Qatar Open
3 years, 9 months ago

Roger Federer's Conqueror Nikoloz Basilashvili Beats Roberto Bautista Agut to Win Qatar Open

News 18  

Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili, who ended Roger Federer’s comeback in the quarter-finals, beat Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6, 6-2 to win the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday and secure a fourth career title. Basilashvili, who arrived at the Qatar Open with a 2-13 record since the resumption of the sport in August, penetrated 2019 champion Bautista Agut’s defences in the …

Federer's Conqueror Basilashvili Beats Bautista Agut to Win Qatar Open
3 years, 9 months ago

Federer's Conqueror Basilashvili Beats Bautista Agut to Win Qatar Open

News 18  

Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili, who ended Roger Federer’s comeback in the quarter-finals, beat Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6, 6-2 to win the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday and secure a fourth career title. Basilashvili, who arrived at the Qatar Open with a 2-13 record since the resumption of the sport in August, penetrated 2019 champion Bautista Agut’s defences in the …

Qatar Open: Beaten Federer hopes to be '100 percent' for Wimbledon
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar Open: Beaten Federer hopes to be '100 percent' for Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Looking ahead, Federer also said that he had not taken decisions on tournaments before Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics but hinted that he would likely be at Roland Garros. “I’ve come from so far away that I’m actually happy that I was able to play back-to-back three set matches against top players,” said Federer, a former world number one now …

Federer bows out in Qatar Open quarterfinals
3 years, 9 months ago

Federer bows out in Qatar Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Roger Federer’s comeback to the tour after nearly 14 months out ended with a 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 loss to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Thursday. SCORE CENTRE Georgian Basilashvili saved a match point in the final set and took advantage of a tiring Federer to reach the semifinals. He’s an unbelievable player.” Federer, 39, was pushed to …

Roger Federer Knocked Out in 2nd Match at Qatar Open Upon Return from Injury Absence
3 years, 9 months ago

Roger Federer Knocked Out in 2nd Match at Qatar Open Upon Return from Injury Absence

News 18  

Roger Federer squandered a match point and was knocked out of the Qatar Open by Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili on Thursday in just his second match since a 13-month injury absence. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old marked his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals in January 2020 by defeating Britain’s Dan Evans, also in three sets. …

Qatar Open: Roger Federer squanders match point in second match after return, knocked out by Nikoloz Basilashvili
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar Open: Roger Federer squanders match point in second match after return, knocked out by Nikoloz Basilashvili

Firstpost  

The 20-time Grand Slam title winner, who underwent two knee surgeries in 2020, secured the first set but eventually wilted and lost the quarter-final tie, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5. Roger Federer squandered a match point and was knocked out of the Qatar Open by Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili on Thursday in just his second match since a 13-month injury absence. On Wednesday, …

Federer saves seven match points in \'miracle\' escape
4 years, 11 months ago

Federer saves seven match points in \'miracle\' escape

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Swiss great Roger Federer said “I believe in miracles”, after he saved seven match points in a five-set nail-biter against 100th-ranked Tennys Sandgren to labour into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday. The six-time champion, struggling physically, saved three match points at 4-5 in the fourth set and four more in the tie-breaker to win 6-3, 2-6, 2-6, 7-6, …

Roger Federer relishing ATP Finals showdown with Novak Djokovic after defeating Matteo Berrettini
5 years, 1 month ago

Roger Federer relishing ATP Finals showdown with Novak Djokovic after defeating Matteo Berrettini

The Hindu  

Roger Federer is thrilled to be going head-to-head with world number two Novak Djokovic in what could be a pivotal ATP Finals encounter for both players. Federer bounced back from his opening defeat to Dominic Thiem by beating Matteo Berrettini 7-6, 6-3 on Tuesday, and will face Djokovic for the first time since losing in a five-set epic in this …

In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match
5 years, 2 months ago

In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match

The Hindu  

Roger Federer will check off another landmark on Monday when he starts his bid for a 10th Basel title by playing the 1,500th match of his career. “My preparation had to be a little faster than usual since I have to start Monday,” said Federer ahead of the Swiss Indoors tournament, which he first attended as a ballboy. I hope …

Sumit Nagal: Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more
5 years, 4 months ago

Sumit Nagal: Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more

The Hindu  

Fast-rising Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was ecstatic when he was drawn to meet the legendary Roger Federer in the opening round at the U.S. Open. Coming from not playing too many hardcourt tournaments this year and then qualifying for a slam, beating really good players in the qualies, then playing Federer and taking a set off him, playing in …

Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more, says Sumit Nagal
5 years, 4 months ago

Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more, says Sumit Nagal

The Hindu  

Fast-rising Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was ecstatic when he was drawn to meet the legendary Roger Federer in the opening round at the U.S. Open. Coming from not playing too many hardcourt tournaments this year and then qualifying for a slam, beating really good players in the qualies, then playing Federer and taking a set off him, playing in …

Basilashvili matches Federer feat as he retains Hamburg title
5 years, 5 months ago

Basilashvili matches Federer feat as he retains Hamburg title

The Hindu  

Nikoloz Basilashvili emerged victorious after a three-set battle with Andrey Rublev to successfully defend his title at the German Tennis Championships. The reigning champion claimed his 12th straight win in Hamburg 7-5 4-6 6-3, having also needed to come through a decider to beat Leonardo Mayer in the 2018 final. Basilashvili, who is the first player to win the event …

Wimbledon 2019: One of my favourite matches; it had everything, says Roger Federer
5 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2019: One of my favourite matches; it had everything, says Roger Federer

The Hindu  

Friday’s Wimbledon semifinal between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal may have lacked the mutual excellence of their previous grass match in 2008, but for Federer, the 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over his greatest rival Nadal ranks very high. It had everything.” Fewer unforced errors Even as the final numbers suggested a close contest — Federer won just nine points …

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