Unfortunately in 2020 fans will not have the opportunity to see tournaments on the grass-courts, nor the deeds of its greatest exponent, Roger Federer. But this surface has always impressed all fans of the Game. It is the surface of Wimbledon, the most ancient and prestigious tennis event in […]
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‘RG 2009 took Roger Federer’s career to another level’, says former Top 5
When a champion of Roger Federer’s caliber announces surgery, the world of tennis – and sports in general – wonders how long fans have to wait to see what they do. The identity card of the champion born on 8 August 1981 is merciless even towards those who have […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 25 vs. Andy Roddick
In the repeat of the last year’s final, Roger Federer claimed the third straight Wimbledon title in 2005 following a 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 triumph over Andy Roddick in an hour and 41 minutes. Twelve months earlier, Roddick won the opening set against Federer and stayed in touch until the […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 24 vs. Lleyton Hewitt
World no. 1 Roger Federer reached the third straight Wimbledon final in 2005, losing one set in six encounters and looking goof to lift the third title. In the semis, Federer toppled a former champion Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in two hours and eight minutes, getting broken once […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 23 vs. Fernando Gonzalez
Competing in his fourth Wimbledon quarter-final, Roger Federer advanced to the semis for the third straight time in 2005, ousting Fernando Gonzalez 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 in an hour and 51 minutes. As in the previous four encounters, Federer held everything under control in his games, suffering one break and […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 22 vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero
Playing in the fourth round at Wimbledon for the fourth time in the last five years, Roger Federer defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in two hours and 15 minutes to advance into the last eight. Like in the previous three matches, Roger served well and suffered one break […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 21 vs. Nicolas Kiefer
Following the semi-final losses at the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 2005, Roger Federer was eager to bounce back at Wimbledon and chase the third straight crown at the All England Club. The Swiss defended the title in Halle a couple of weeks earlier and was off to a […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 20 vs. Ivo Minar
Starting the 2005 season as the best player in the world, Roger Federer lost the Australian Open to Marat Safin who defeated him in five thrilling sets in the semi-final. Roger didn’t have any problems in other tournaments played in the first five months, winning the seventh ATP title in […]
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon wins – No. 19 vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu
In 2004, Roger Federer became world no. 1 and the dominant figure in men’s tennis, claiming three Majors and leaving the closest rivals far behind. At the beginning of 2005, Federer lost that epic semi-final clash with Marat Safin at the Australian Open, bouncing back to claim seven ATP titles […]
Marion Bartoli attacks Roger Federer’s earnings
Marion Bartoli continues to argue, and this time the target of her attacks is Roger Federer. In the last few days, the Frenchwoman’s statements about the doubles have raised a whirlwind of controversy on social media. According to the 2013 Wimbledon champion, doubles tournaments should undergo a reduction both in […]