Davis Cup: Federer rolls over Bolelli to give Switzerland 2-0 lead over Italy in playoffSeptember 18th, 2009 Davis Cup: Federer gives Swiss 2-0 lead in ItalyGENOA, Italy — Roger Federer rolled to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win Friday over Simone Bolelli to give Switzerland a 2-0 lead against Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs. Playing four days after his five-set loss to Juan Martin del Potro in the U.S.
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.
Del Potro fulfils dream with US Open upset of FedererSeptember 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.
Federer lets expletive fly during argument with chair umpire at US Open finalSeptember 14th, 2009 Federer uses profanity in dispute at Open finalNEW YORK — Serena Williams isn't the only Grand Slam champion using profanity at the U.S. Open: Roger Federer let an expletive fly, too.
Federer beats Soderling at US Open to reach 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinalSeptember 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.
Federer erases early deficit to beat Hewitt and reach 4th round at US OpenSeptember 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.
Federer adjusting to fatherhood, Nadal recovering from knee problems as Cincy Masters beginsAugust 17th, 2009 Federer, Nadal looking to get back in swingMASON, Ohio — The temperature had already topped 80 degrees as Rafael Nadal pushed himself through his morning workout Monday, swatting balls around the court for a sweaty hour and 45 minutes. He wished for more.
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.
Hewitt says male tennis players need their wivesJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Lleyton Hewitt has conceded that behind every tennis playing dad there was probably a nappy-changing mum. Dad-of-two Hewitt, who stormed into the third round of Wimbledon with a straight sets win over fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro, said the support of his wife Bec - who rarely misses a match - helped him through.
Federer taunts MurrayJune 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.
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.
Federer wins French Open to complete Grand SlamJune 7th, 2009 PARIS - Roger Federer defeated Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 in the French Open final Sunday to become the sixth man in tennis history to win all four Grand Slam titles. The second-seeded Federer took one hour and 55 minutes to beat the 23rd-seeded Swede Soderling, who had upset four-time winner and world number one Rafael Nadal earlier in the tournament.
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.
Federer does not think Murray is French Open final materialJune 2nd, 2009 PARIS - Former World Number one Roger Federer has said that British tennis star Andy Murray is not his pick to reach the final of the French Open. The world No 2 is in the other side of the draw to third seed Murray, who meets Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the quarter-finals in Paris today.
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