Federer remains atop men's tennis rankingsSeptember 28th, 2009 HAMBURG - Roger Federer continues to lead an unchanged top 10 in the latest ATP tennis rankings issued Monday. Federer has 11,255 points, followed by Spain's Rafael Nadal (8,845) and Andy Murray (8,390).
Swiss Roger Federer arrives in Italy for Davis Cup, 2 days after loss in US Open finalSeptember 16th, 2009 Roger Federer arrives in Italy for Davis CupGENOA, Italy — Top-ranked Roger Federer has arrived in Italy to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup. The Swiss team had left Federer the option to decide on his plans after his loss to Juan Martin del Potro in Monday's U.S.
Roger Federer posts first baby twins pics on FacebookAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Roger Federer has uploaded the first picture of his baby twins with wife Mirka on popular social networking website Facebook. The Wimbledon tennis champion posted the first photo of three-week-old twins Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, born in the star's native Switzerland.
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.
Roger Federer wants to play in Davis Cup playoff in Italy, says Swiss captain Severin LuethiJuly 29th, 2009 Federer wants to play in Davis Cup playoffGENEVA — Roger Federer reportedly wants to play in Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff against Italy in September. Severin Luethi, part of Federer's coaching team, said the top-ranked player told him in May and again at Wimbledon that he intended to play in Italy.
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.
15-time Grand Slam champ Roger Federer's wife gives birth to twin girls, Charlene and MylaJuly 24th, 2009 Roger Federer's wife gives birth to twin girlsGENEVA — Roger Federer is playing a different kind of doubles. Tennis' top-ranked player became a father for the first time when his wife, Mirka, gave birth to twin girls Thursday.
Roger Federer, wife welcome twin girlsJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Wimbledon tennis champion Roger Federer and wife Mirka have become proud parents of twin girls. The happy news came on Thursday.he twins are the first children born to the couple, who were married in April.
Federer stays top, Roddick moves up in ATP rankingsJuly 13th, 2009 HAMBURG - Wimbledon champion Roger Federer stayed ahead of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the top of the men's tennis rankings, issued by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Monday. The leading 10 was largely unchanged, with losing Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick of the United States moving up one place to fifth, exchanging places with Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.
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.
Sampras reckons Federer as greatest tennis playerJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis legend Pete Sampras considers Swiss player Roger Federer, who will overtake his record of 14 Grand Slams if he beats Andy Roddick in today's Wimbledon final, as the greatest tennis player of all time. "What he's done over the past five years has never, ever been done and probably will never, ever happen again.
Roger Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon final by beating Tommy Haas in semifinalsJuly 3rd, 2009 Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer has reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Federer won five consecutive titles at the All England Club before losing to Rafael Nadal in last year's final.
IOC president Jacques Rogge lauds Roger Federer as arguably 'the best ever player' of all timeJune 8th, 2009 Rogge calls Federer's achievement 'unique'BRUSSELS — IOC president Jacques Rogge says Roger Federer is now arguably "the best ever player in the world of all time."
Federer won the French Open final on Sunday to complete a career Grand Slam and earn a record-tying 14th major singles championship to tie Pete Sampras, a feat described by Rogge on Monday as a "unique achievement."
Playing in his fourth final at Roland Garros, Federer became the sixth man to win all four Grand Slam championships. Rogge told The Associated Press on Monday that he hoped the 27-year-old Federer would still be playing at the 2012 London Olympics.
Roger Federer easily beats Gael Monfils at French Open to reach semis for 5th straight yearJune 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.