Meeting Mandela my dream, says Federer

September 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Juan Del Potro had a few seconds to reflect on his momentous first Grand Slam title as he lay flat-out on the court after defeating Roger Federer to win the US Open. "It's difficult to explain this moment," said the 20-year-old Argentine, who prevented Federer from setting a modern record with six straight New York trophies with his 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 upset here Monday.

September 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Argentine Juan Del Potro secured his tennis dream at age 20 with a 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 defeat of five-time champion Roger Federer to lift his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open. The sixth seed, who said he had fantasised since childhood about claiming the honours at Flushing Meadows, withstood an assault from the Swiss top seed in just over four hours Monday night to end the weather-plagued major a day late for the second year in succession.

September 14th, 2009 NEW YORK - Juan Del Potro upset Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 to win the US Open title Monday and fulfill a career dream at age 20. The sixth seeded Argentine rode an early break in the final set to keep the top seed at bay.

September 13th, 2009 Federer tops Djokovic to move 1 win from titleNEW YORK — Roger Federer has moved one victory away from his sixth straight U.S. Open title with a 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-5 victory over Novak Djokovic.

September 10th, 2009 Federer reaches 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semiNEW YORK — Roger Federer has beaten Robin Soderling at the U.S. Open to reach a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.

September 5th, 2009 Federer recovers to beat Hewitt at US OpenNEW YORK — Top-seeded Roger Federer has overcome an error-filled first set to beat former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S.

August 31st, 2009 Federer stretches US Open streak to 35 matchesNEW YORK — Roger Federer has extended his U.S. Open winning streak to 35 matches with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 victory over NCAA champion Devin Britton in the first round.

August 24th, 2009 LONDON - Andy Murray is hoping to break his Grand Slam duck at next week's US Open. Murray, who won the Montreal Masters last week, will be seeded No 2 in New York - with Roger Federer taking top spot at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre.

August 7th, 2009 ZURICH — Roger Federer has posted the first public photo of his twin girls on the Internet. Federer wrote below the photo on his Facebook account on Friday, thanking friends and fans for their warm wishes.

August 7th, 2009 Net game: Federer's twins make Facebook debutZURICH — Roger Federer is showing off his new doubles team. The Swiss tennis great has posted the first public photo of his twin girls on the Internet.

June 24th, 2009 Federer eases into 3rd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer has beaten Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain in straight sets to reach the third round at Wimbledon. The five-time champion had early breaks in each set for a comfortable 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 victory Wednesday.

June 21st, 2009 LONDON - Tennis player Roger Federer is leaving no stones unturned to hit at the pivotal opponent British star Andy Murray at this seasons Wimbledon. On the eve of the tournament, Federer was not in a mood to miss any opportunity to belittle the No.2 seed.

June 7th, 2009 Federer ties Sampras' record of 14 major titlesPARIS — Roger Federer has won his first French Open championship to tie Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles and complete a career Grand Slam. The second-seeded Federer beat No.

June 5th, 2009 Federer rallies to reach 4th straight French finalPARIS — Roger Federer will get another chance to complete his career Grand Slam at this year's French Open. The 13-time major champion advanced to the final at Roland Garros by rallying to beat Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 3-6, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 Friday.

June 3rd, 2009 Federer into French semis for 5th year in a rowPARIS — Roger Federer moved within two victories of completing a career Grand Slam at the French Open by beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday. Federer reached the semifinals for the 20th consecutive Grand Slam tournament, extending his own record.