Roger Federer
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Djokovic to face Federer after survival actBy Brian Homewood World number one Roger Federer survived a difficult first set before beating unseeded compatriot Marco Chiudinelli to reach the final of his hometown Swiss Indoors on Saturday. He will face third-ranked Novak Djokovic,... In this article: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, Radek Stepanek, and Basel |
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Sports Illustrated | 7 hours ago
Federer to meet Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final
...Updated: Saturday November 7, 2009 4:12PM Federer to meet Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, U.S. Open, Paris Masters, Radek Stepanek, Basel, and Switzerland
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Yahoo! News | 8 hours ago
Federer sets up Basel title showdown with Djokovic (AFP)
Federer sets up Basel title showdown with Djokovic AFP - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a ball to his compatriot Marco Chiudinelli during the semi-finals … by Scott Williams Scott Williams - 21 mins ago BASEL, Switzerland (AFP) -...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Basel, Marco Chiudinelli, Ivan Ljubicic, ATP, Radek Stepanek, and Switzerland
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AP Online | 9 hours ago
Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament. Federer defeated childhood friend Marco Chiudinelli 7-6 (7), 6-3 in one...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, Paris Masters, U.S. Open, Radek Stepanek, Basel, and Switzerland
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Yahoo! News | 9 hours ago
Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title (AP)
Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title AP - Switzerland's Roger Federer cheers after winning his semifinal against Switzerland's Marco Chiudinelli … By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer Graham Dunbar, Ap Sports Writer - 27 mins...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, Switzerland, Paris Masters, U.S. Open, Radek Stepanek, Basel, and Associated Press
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 9 hours ago
Federer to face Djokovic in Basel final
Roger Federer tamed childhood friend Marco Chiudinelli 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 on Saturday, winning his 19th straight match at the pair's home Swiss Indoors to set up a final with Novak Djokovic. Federer will be bidding for a fourth consecutive...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, ATP, Basel, Ivan Ljubicic, Radek Stepanek, and New York
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New Kerala | 18 hours ago
Federer lines up a childhood friend for Basle semis
Basle (Switzerland), Nov 7 : Friendship will be on the back burner when Roger Federer faces childhood mate Marco Chiudinelli in a battle of Basle boys for a place in the final of the Swiss Indoors. Top seed Federer has won the last three...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Basel, Marco Chiudinelli, Marin Cilic, US Open, ATP, Evgeny Korolev, and Richard Gasquet
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Federer breezes into semis as Djokovic rallies
BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer breezed into the Swiss Indoors semi-finals Friday but the home crowd's hopes of an all-Swiss final were dashed when Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stanislas Wawrinka. Federer overcame...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Marco Chiudinelli, Evgeny Korolev, Marin Cilic, Stanislas Wawrinka, Radek Stepanek, and Basel
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 3 days ago
Federer reaches Swiss Indoors quarters
Roger Federer has reached the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3 6-3. The three-time defending champion served solidly to make it six matches against the 51st-ranked Seppi without dropping a set. "It...
In this article: John Isner, Andreas Seppi, London, Paris Masters, Ivan Ljubicic, Fernando Gonzalez, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Marin Cilic, and Stanislas Wawrinka
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Reuters | 5 days ago
Federer resurfaces by beating qualifier Rochus
By Brian Homewood World number one Roger Federer, playing his first match for six weeks, beat qualifier Olivier Rochus in straight sets on Monday to open his defense of his Swiss Indoors ATP title. Federer, who has not played since the...
In this article: Olivier Rochus, U.S. Open, Davis Cup, ATP, Juan Martin del Potro, Andreas Seppi, Italy, and Belgium
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
Federer easily beats Rochus after 6-week break
BASEL, Switzerland -- Roger Federer made a winning return from a six-week break with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olivier Rochus of Belgium at his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament. The top-ranked player looked rested and refreshed Monday after...
In this article: Olivier Rochus, Ivo Karlovic, Wimbledon, Davis Cup, ATP, Rainer Schuettler, Radek Stepanek, Florent Serra, and Andreas Seppi
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Roger Federer (born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player. As of September 2009, he is ranked world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), having previously held the number one position for a record 237 consecutive weeks. Many sports analysts, tennis critics, and former and current players consider Federer to be the greatest tennis player of all time.
Federer has won 15 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other male player. He is one of six male players to have captured the career Grand Slam. Federer has appeared in an unprecedented 21 career Grand Slam finals, and as of September 2009, has reached the semi-finals or better of the last 22 Grand Slam tournaments, a streak that spans over five years. Federer also holds the record of reaching 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals and has appeared in 17 of the last 18. As a result of his successes in tennis, Federer was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for four consecutive years (2005–2008).
- Also Known As:
- Federer Express (FedEx)
- Swiss Maestro
- Birth Date:
- August 08, 1981
- Birthplace:
- Binningen (near Basel), Switzerland)
- Weight:
- 85.0 kg
- Residence:
- Wollerau, Switzerland
- Highest Ranking - Singles:
- No. 1 (2 February 2004)
- Highest Ranking - Doubles:
- No. 24 (9 June 2003)
- Career Record - Singles:
- 672–157 (81.1%)
- Career Record - Doubles:
- 112–72 (60.8%)
- Career Titles - Singles:
- 61
- Wimbledon Results:
- W (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009)
- French Open Results:
- W (2009)
- Fench Open Results (Doubles):
- 1R (2000)
- Australian Open Results:
- W (2004, 2006, 2007)
- Australian Open Results (Doubles):
- 3R (2003)
- US Open Results (Doubles):
- 3R (2002)
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