Roger Federer
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Federer withdraws from Dubai after Qatar exit
Mar 12, 2021Roger Federer on Thursday withdrew from next week’s Dubai ATP tournament, claiming “it’s best to go back to training” as his comeback from 13 months on the sidelines ended after two matches at the Qatar Open.... -
Federer tops the list of highest earners as a sportsperson
May 30, 2020Roger Federer has topped Forbes Magazine’s list of the world’s top 100 highest-paid athletes. Federer topped the list for the first time, earning $106.3 million. The Swiss, a 20-time record Grand Slam winner, topped the list... -
Nadal, Federer target second week at Roland Garros
May 31, 2019Roger Federer continues his first French Open campaign in four years on Friday with a third-round match against Norway’s Casper Ruud, while reigning champion Rafael Nadal faces Belgian David Goffin. Here, AFP Sport takes a look... -
‘On edge’ Roger Federer marks Paris return with victory
May 27, 2019Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he “felt on edge”, as Angelique Kerber’s hopes of completing a career... -
Federer starts 100th title bid with Kohlschreiber win in Dubai
Feb 26, 2019Roger Federer began his charge for a 100th career title by dispatching Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 on a windy centre court in the first round of the Dubai Championships. Second seed Federer had to deal... -
Federer dominates Nishioka to reach US Open 2nd round
Aug 29, 2018Five-time champion Roger Federer eased into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Federer, who claimed his last title at Flushing Meadows back in 2008, needed an... -
Federer, Serena aim to advance on Wimbledon’s ‘Manic Monday’
Jul 8, 2018Roger Federer and Serena Williams will be expected to maintain their flawless progress at Wimbledon as the title favourites head into the fourth round looking to survive the tournament’s giant-killing carnage on Monday. Federer has been... -
Federer eyes ninth Wimbledon title but wary of Nadal threat
Jun 26, 2018Having seen longtime rival Rafael Nadal tighten his iron-grip on Roland Garros, Roger Federer aims to extend his personal dominance of Wimbledon by claiming a ninth title at the All England Club. Despite his 37th birthday... -
Swiss marvel Federer still proving himself
Mar 9, 2018Roger Federer says even though he reclaimed the No. 1 ranking and captured his 20th career Grand Slam title in January he still has plenty to prove on the ATP Tour. “You always have. As much... -
Federer’s phenomenal indoor record leaves Cilic in the shade
Jan 29, 2018The moment organizers decided to shut the roof on Rod Laver Arena, Roger Federer already had one hand on the Australian Open title. On Sunday in withering Melbourne heat, Federer survived an onslaught from first-time finalist...