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As Nadal plays his last tourney, Federer sends an emotional note from 'your fan, Roger'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Nadal plays his last tourney, Federer sends an emotional note from 'your fan, Roger'

NPR  

As Nadal plays his last tourney, Federer sends an emotional note from 'your fan, Roger' toggle caption Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images When we face big Life Moments, it's often the people close to us who put things in perspective. So with tennis great Rafael Nadal about to retire after one final Davis Cup tournament, who better than Roger Federer …

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Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed

ABC  

The King is dead, long live the King. If this was to be Rafael Nadal's last match at the French Open, the Spaniard leaves a legacy that will forever remain unmatched. Nadal bids emotional farewell to Roland Garros Photo shows Maria Perello cries as she holds Rafael Nadal Jr in the stands during Rafael Nadal's final match at Roland Garros. …

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Novak Djokovic Makes Stylish Return at Laver Cup as Roger Federer Watches On
2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic Makes Stylish Return at Laver Cup as Roger Federer Watches On

News 18  

Novak Djokovic made an impressive return after two months out of action as the Team Europe star thrashed Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-3 with Roger Federer cheering him on at the Laver Cup on Saturday. Federer’s fitness issues meant he could only play one doubles match, so Berrettini was called into the Team Europe squad to replace the Swiss legend after …

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Roger Federer bids adieu: It has been a perfect journey, I would do it all over again
2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer bids adieu: It has been a perfect journey, I would do it all over again

India Today  

Swiss maestro Roger Federer termed his glittering career "perfect journey" after he bid adieu to competitive tennis following his last dance at the Laver Cup. Federer played his last match alongside longtime on-court rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles event at the O2 Arena in London. "It’s been a perfect journey," Federer said in his on-court interview. Federer then confirmed …

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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 …

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Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal break down in tears after Swiss star bids adieu to tennis
2 years, 3 months ago

Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal break down in tears after Swiss star bids adieu to tennis

India Today  

Roger Federer, on Friday, September 23, played his last match on the ATP tour. He partnered Rafael Nadal, the winner of as many as 22 Grand Slam singles titles, in a doubles match of the Laver Cup 2022. The duo were Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in tears next to one another pic.twitter.com/3cuNijL5A3 — ClutchPoints September 23, 2022 Never I …

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Watch: US Open superfan pays tribute to Roger Federer by hyping up crowd during final match
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: US Open superfan pays tribute to Roger Federer by hyping up crowd during final match

India Today  

US Open superfan Cameron Hughes paid a special tribute to Roger Federer by getting the crowd hyped up by taking off 11 RF shirts as a part of his act. LAVER CUP LIVE UPDATES The former World No.1 instantly recognized Hughes and watched on as he got on with the act. The video has now been published on Laver Cup's …

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Watch: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal step out to a round of applause ahead of doubles match in Laver Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal step out to a round of applause ahead of doubles match in Laver Cup

India Today  

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, on Friday, September 23, stepped out on Centre Court amidst a round of applause. The two legendary stars are currently taking part in the doubles match of Laver Cup 2022 for Team Europe against Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. Earlier, Federer looked forward to teaming up with Nadal for the doubles match. "For …

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Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer gears up for Last Dance with Rafael Nadal by his side
2 years, 3 months ago

Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer gears up for Last Dance with Rafael Nadal by his side

India Today  

Roger Federer might not play another Grand Slam match but he will be in London, one of the most memorable venues for the 20-time major champion who is preparing for his Last Dance in the city. The London crowd gave Federer a rousing reception as players from Team Europe and Team World graced the court on Friday afternoon ahead of …

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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 …

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Aus Open: Federer injury update- it's just pain and problems
4 years, 11 months ago

Aus Open: Federer injury update- it's just pain and problems

The Hindu  

Roger Federer is hopeful over his injury sustained in the Australian Open quarter-final, labelling it "just pain and problems" after his epic win over Tennys Sandgren. Federer saved seven match points in a thrilling 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6 6-3 victory over Sandgren in Melbourne on Tuesday. "Hopefully we'll find out that it's actually nothing bad, that it was just the …

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Roger Federer breezes into Australian Open second round
4 years, 11 months ago

Roger Federer breezes into Australian Open second round

Daily Mail  

Roger Federer showed no signs of rust from his lack of match practice ahead of the Australian Open as the third seed launched his campaign for a record 21st Grand Slam title by hammering American Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the first round on Monday. Roger Federer celebrates after hammering American Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in Melbourne The …

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Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match
5 years ago

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said on Wednesday. Tennis Australia last week announced a fundraising exhibition match at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena -- centre court at the Australian Open -- for January 15, the week before the opening Grand …

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ATP Finals: Tsitsipas defeats Federer 6-3,6-4 to reach final
5 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Tsitsipas defeats Federer 6-3,6-4 to reach final

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas shocked six-time champion Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final of the ATP Finals in his tournament debut on Saturday. Tsitsipas conceded a break point in his first game as cries of “Let's go Roger, let's go” rang around London's O2 Arena but he survived the scare and broke Federer in the next game, taking advantage of …

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Laver Cup: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios
5 years, 3 months ago

Laver Cup: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Roger Federer edged out Nick Kyrgios in a super tie-break to give Europe a 5-3 lead after the opening session of the second day of the Laver Cup in Geneva on Saturday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who won his first match alongside Alexander Zverev in Friday's doubles tie, beat Australian Kyrgios 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 to the delight of his …

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\'I had thoughts of giving up\': Sumit Nagal reflects back on his tennis career
5 years, 3 months ago

\'I had thoughts of giving up\': Sumit Nagal reflects back on his tennis career

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: From wanting to quit tennis a decade ago to making a dream Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer at the U.S. Open last month, Sumit Nagal calls himself a “survivor” and the Indian is hopeful his journey will become less arduous going forward. Nagal ultimately went down 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to the owner of 20 Grand Slam singles …

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Wimbledon 2019: Novak Djokovic revels in 'quite unreal' win over Roger Federer
5 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2019: Novak Djokovic revels in 'quite unreal' win over Roger Federer

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic described a "quite unreal" victory as he sympathised with opponent Roger Federer following Wimbledon's longest ever final. An epic clash that last four hours and 57 minutes concluded with Djokovic edging a historic fifth-set tiebreak to defend his Wimbledon, denying Federer the honour of becoming the oldest Grand Slam champion in history. RELATED| Djokovic outlasts Federer in record-breaking …

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Wimbledon Day 2, As it Happened: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams through; Thiem, Muguruza out
5 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon Day 2, As it Happened: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams through; Thiem, Muguruza out

The Hindu  

Wimbledon, Day 2 - As it Happened 02:12 am: USA's Alison Riske beats Croatian Donna Vekic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to enter the second round. The No.5 seed goes out… 2017 semi-finalist Sam Querrey defeats Dominic Thiem in the first round at #Wimbledon 6-7 7-6, 6-3, 6-0 pic.twitter.com/FieveEd767 — Wimbledon July 2, 2019 7:38pm: Lloyd Harris holds and he leads 5-2 …

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5 years, 7 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semifinals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years. A tally of just nine games meant it was Federer’s heaviest defeat in a Grand Slam match since managing …

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Roger Federer marches into French fourth round
5 years, 7 months ago

Roger Federer marches into French fourth round

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Roger Federer became the oldest man to reach the French Open fourth round in 47 years on Friday by winning his record 400th Grand Slam match in straight sets against Norwegian Casper Ruud, while women’s second seed Karolina Pliskova was dumped out. The 37-year-old Federer, playing at Roland Garros for the first time since 2015, saw off the 63rd-ranked …

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Madrid Open: Dominic Thiem saves two match points to beat Roger Federer and move to semis
5 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Dominic Thiem saves two match points to beat Roger Federer and move to semis

The Hindu  

Dominic Thiem progressed to the Madrid Open semifinal with a stunning comeback victory over Roger Federer at Caja Magica on Friday. The Austrian d. Roger Federer 3-6 7-6 6-4 to set up a semi-final clash with @DjokerNole!#MMOpenpic.twitter.com/9a1BjRLece — Tennis TV May 10, 2019 The Austrian, looking to reach the final for the third successive year, then completed the turnaround as …

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Federer defeats Gasquet in Madrid Open
5 years, 8 months ago

Federer defeats Gasquet in Madrid Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: In his first clay court match in three years, Roger Federer breezed past France's Richard Gasquet in the second round of Madrid Open on Tuesday. The Swiss player dismantled Gasquet 6-2, 6-3 in a match lasting just 52 minutes and marking his triumphant return to the clay court. The twenty time Grand Slam winner who was marking his return …

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Miami Open: Federer overcomes setdown to beat Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
5 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Federer overcomes setdown to beat Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3

Deccan Chronicle  

Miami: Roger Federer battled back from a set down to overcome 46th-ranked Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday and reach the third round of the ATP and WTA Miami Open. But the Swiss star's class and experience eventually shone through as he booked a round of 32 match with Serbian Filip Krajinovic who surprised three-time Grand Slam winner Stan …

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Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer’s biggest weapon turns into his biggest enemy against Stefanos Tsitsipas
5 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer’s biggest weapon turns into his biggest enemy against Stefanos Tsitsipas

Firstpost  

And when it was time to respond to Tsitsipas’ clutch play as Federer faced a break point of his own, he conceded the only break of the match through – you guessed it – a routine forehand error. But if Tsitsipas played his best tennis on the biggest points, there’s little doubt that Federer played his worst tennis on those …

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