Federer wraps up World Group berth for Swiss
September 21, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
Roger Federer helped his country wrap up a 20th consecutive World Group berth in Davis Cup, ensuring it with a straight set 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 over Italian replacement Potito Storace in reverse men’s singles Sunday in Genoa, Italy. The 28 year-old grand slam record holder cameback after a day off to put away the Italians, [...]
Federer Rests and Italy Stays Alive
September 20, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
It didn’t matter to host Italy that Roger Federer was out for doubles. With Switzerland opting to rest the men’s grand slam record holder, the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Potito Storace took advantage posting a straight sets 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over sub Marco Chiudinelli and Stanislas Wawrinka Saturday. “We all know [...]
Federer Sharp As Swiss Go Up 2-0
September 18, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The Swiss Maestro was sharp. In his first Davis Cup singles match against Italy Friday, Roger Federer made quick work of Simone Bolelli, taking it in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. “We knew these were key matches, and that we were able to get both gives us a great opportunity on the weekend,” a pleased [...]
Federer Returns to Davis Cup Action
September 17, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
All is not lost for Roger Federer. Sure. The grand slam record holder probably would like a do over of the epic five-set U.S. Open he lost to Juan Martin Del Potro that ended his five-year reign in New York. However, the 28 year-old world No.1 has moved on preparing to help his country Switzerland [...]
Federer Makes Another Open Final
September 13, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
Is there anything Roger Federer can’t do with a racket? They don’t call the men’s grand slam record holder The Maestro for nothing. In advancing to another U.S. Open final where he’ll meet sixth seeded Juan Martin Del Potro for a chance to match Bill Tilden’s six consecutive titles, the world’s top player pulled out [...]
Federer Hangs Tough Over Soderling
September 10, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
For two sets, it wasn’t a contest. Roger Federer was making quick work of Robin Soderling, looking like a lock for a grand slam record 22nd straight semifinal. Perhaps it came too easy because his U.S. Open quarterfinal match against the No.12 seeded Soderling completely changed, suddenly becoming a whole lot more interesting with the [...]
