To win US Open, Murray must get aggressive: HenmanSeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former British tennis star Tim Henman has told Andy Murray he can win the US Open if he gets aggressive. Henman reckons Murray can go one better than last year, when he lost the final in straight sets to Roger Federer.
Roger Federer's twin girls photo published!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.
Playing doubles: Federer goes to the Net and posts photo of twin girls on Facebook accountAugust 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.
Federer becomes father of twinsJuly 24th, 2009 GENEVA - World's top tennis player Roger Federer and wife Mirka have become proud parents of twin girls Thursday night. Federer called it the best day of his life.
Federer pleased with his role in change of tennis guardJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Roger Federer and Pete Sampras were headed in different directions Monday, a day after the Swiss took over from the American as the most prolific Grand Slam winner in the history of tennis. The retired Sampras, 37, whose seven Wimbledon titles led him to 14 singles crowns overall at the majors was on hand for Sunday's changing of the guard on Centre Court as Federer lifted the new mark to 15, defeating Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14.
Rod Laver, last man to win calendar-year Grand Slam, thinks it could happen againJuly 5th, 2009 Laver: True Grand Slam is possibleWIMBLEDON, England — The last man to win a true Grand Slam in tennis thinks it could happen again. Rod Laver won all four of the sport's most prestigious tournaments in 1962 and 1969, and he said Sunday at Wimbledon that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both capable of matching the feat.
Sampras arrives to watch Federer play Roddick in Wimbledon finalJuly 5th, 2009 Sampras arrives to watch Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England — Pete Sampras has arrived at the All England Club to watch Roger Federer and Andy Roddick play in the men's final at Wimbledon. Federer is trying to win his 15th Grand Slam title on Sunday, which would better Sampras' mark by one.
Gracious Sampras Pays Tribute to King of the SlamsJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - A jet-lagged Pete Sampras added his congratulations to the man who stole his tennis throne after Roger Federer won a sixth Wimbledon trophy Sunday to set the all-time mark of 15 Grand Slam singles titles. "In my book Federer is the greatest," Sampras said.
McEnroe backing Murray against Federer to win WimbledonJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis legend John McEnroe is backing Andy Murray to win the Wimbledon saying that the 22 year old has already won his first points against experienced Roger Federer. McEnroe said commended Murray's game play and said that he is a thinking player.
Henman believes Federer will eventually tower over SamprasJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former World Number four tennis player Tim Henman believes Swiss Roger Federer is destined for further greatness and will become the first man to win 15 Grand Slams. Henman predicts that Federer will surpass Pete Sampras' in terms of tennis greatness.
Best ever? After finally winning French, Roger Federer says he's glad to be part of debateJune 8th, 2009 Roger Federer's win stirs debate about best everPARIS — With his first French Open title, Roger Federer strengthened the argument he's the best tennis player ever. He completed a career Grand Slam, something only five other men have done.
Federer wins French Open, ties Sampras' record by beating Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4June 7th, 2009 Federer wins French Open, ties Sampras' recordPARIS — Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling, tied Pete Sampras and won the French Open at last. Undeterred by an on-court intruder, Federer defeated surprise finalist Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 on Sunday to complete a career Grand Slam and win his 14th major title, matching Sampras' record.
AP Interview: His Grand Slam record tied, Pete Sampras calls Roger Federer 'greatest ever'June 7th, 2009 Pete Sampras calls Roger Federer 'greatest ever'PARIS — Pete Sampras already figured Roger Federer would go down as the greatest tennis player in history. That Federer tied Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles by winning the French Open on Sunday only reinforced that opinion.
Federer makes history with French Open title (Lead)June 7th, 2009 PARIS - Roger Federer wrote more tennis history as he defeated Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 Sunday, finally winning the French Open title to become the sixth man in tennis history to win all four majors. Federer also joined Pete Sampras as the biggest winner ever in the sport.
Federer ties Sampras' record of 14 major titles by finally winning French OpenJune 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.
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