Federer Wins Australian Open Title with New BLX Racket

[CHICAGO] – New decade, new racket, new record. Playing with his new Wilson Six.One Tour BLX tennis racket, Roger Federer proved once again why he is the greatest tennis player of all time. Federer’s 2010 Australian Open win marks his 16th Grand Slam title, surpassing his own all-time record of 15 major titles.
Federer’s continued success [...]

Tearful Murray Accepts Loss

During the past two weeks, Andy Murray has played the best tennis of his life. On a roll, it looked like nothing could stop him.
Then he ran into Roger Federer in the Australian Open final.
And much like the last Grand Slam final when they met back in Flushing Meadows in 2008, the Scot was not [...]

Oz Just The Beginning For Roger

Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]

Tennis King Meets British Prince

With Prince William on hand to watch Roger Federer cruise into the third round, you have to wonder, who was more excited to see whom?
Although, not every day a member of the Royal Family comes around, the World’s No. 1 has met his share of stars and celebs over the years. And frankly, earlier in [...]

The Biofile: Roger Federer

Status: World’s #1 tennis player. Winner of this year’s French Open and Wimbledon.
Tennis Inspiration:  “Watching my idols play back at Wimbledon or at the U.S. Open, wanting to maybe be like them one day. Practice hard. Maybe when I was #1 junior in the world when I was 17 years old, I hoped to maybe [...]

Federer wraps up World Group berth for Swiss

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, who [...]

Federer Rests and Italy Stays Alive

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 he’s [...]

Federer Sharp As Swiss Go Up 2-0

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 [...]

A King’s Welcome for Del Potro In Argentina

Juan Martin Del Potro was given a hero’s welcome in Tandil City, Argentina. A he treated to a parade through the streets in front of thousands and for that he had this to say to the fans:
“I do not have any words but to say thank you,” he said according to reports. Tandil is my [...]

Federer Fined $1500 for Profanity At Open

NEW YORK – Now Roger Federer will have to pay for his mouth. After swearing at the chair umpire at the US Open Men’s Finals, the runner-up was fined $1500 for use of profanity.
Federer was arguing the allowance of use of instant replay after he held serve in the third set to make it 5-4. [...]

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