TOKYO (AP) _ Roger Federer pulled out of the Japan Open because he needs to rest after the U.S. Open and Davis Cup.
The top-ranked Swiss said his doctor told him he should not play in a tournament for at least 10 days to avoid the risk of serious injury.
“I’m so disappointed that I have to […]
I tried it again, and nothing bad happened. So here, for our third and final attempt at live-blogging the Open, I’ll be presenting a running account of the men’s final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic … via Observer.com - All Articles
“Yes, he had more mental abilities” Roger Federer is wearing black. It becomes him. Since he’s missing a bow tie, I know his outfit isn’t a tuxedo. via The Boston Globe
“Andy may be playing in Queens, but at Nobu he seemed to have his mind on Brooklyn [ Decker , the Sports Illustrated model].” For anyone not named Nadal or Djokovic , the notion of beating Roger Federer looms as one of life’s great pipe dreams, like dating Jessica Alba or trading checking accounts […]
NEW YORK (AP) _ Some advice, sports fans: Be sure to appreciate Roger Federer, to relish his brilliance with a racket, to understand exactly what a rare treat a champion of his calibre and character is.
Don’t just take my word for it.
Listen, instead, to someone who knows a lot more about tennis, someone who figures […]
NEW YORK (AP) _ Roger Federer sure gave Novak Djokovic chances, plenty of chances, to pull off a major upset in the U.S. Open final.
Federer knows how to win these things, while Djokovic is still learning, and that made the difference Sunday. Hardly at the top of his game, Federer came through, beating Djokovic 7-6 […]
NEW YORK (AP) _ To Andy Roddick’s credit, he played nearly flawlessly against Roger Federer, serving brilliantly, returning well, too, and giving tennis’ top player a tough time.
To Roddick’s dismay, it all added up to yet another loss.
In a match as tight as could be for 2{ sets Wednesday night, Federer was barely better on […]
NEW YORK (AP) _ Roger Federer figures there aren’t too many new things Andy Roddick could try in their U.S. Open quarter-final Wednesday night.
After all, they already have met in 14 matches, and Federer won 13 of them.
“I pretty much know his game. Yeah, I do. But, again, you know, he’s played in different ways […]
NEW YORK (AP) _ Roger Federer was scuffling against a Spanish lefty _ no, not that one _ at the U.S. Open on Monday night. He lost the first set to Feliciano Lopez, barely won the second, then trailed love-40 to start the third.
And then Federer did the sort of remarkable thing that only Federer […]
“Everyone wants to do well here. It’s the last chance in a Grand Slam to do something good” World number ones Roger Federer and Justine Henin will launch their US Open title quests on Monday against qualifiers they have never faced when the year’s last Grand Slam begins. via Raw Story
“I’m not saying I’m going to win, but I’m going to believe. That’s what I have to do.” WP: Roger Clemens ; LP: Josh Beckett ; Save: Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez’s homer in the seventh inning, his 44th of the year, proved to be the winning run, and Roger Clemens gave up two hits […]
When we left Wimbledon, everyone was buzzing about the classic Roger Federer - Rafael Nadal final. via ESPN
Silly as it sounds nowadays, there was a time when some in the tennis world wondered whether Roger Federer was equipped to handle the U.S. Open. via PR-inside.com
“I’m looking to play some matches. That’s my goal” If he makes it to the semifinals at the U.S. Open, James Blake could run into a familiar face. via Connecticut Post
“I always see 10-15 guys being able to win every Grand Slam” World number one Roger Federer takes aim at his fourth US Open title in a row and 12th career Grand Slam singles crown when the year’s last major tournament begins here Monday at Flushing Meadows. via Raw Story
“It’s not a goal I set for myself in my career, but it’s definitely a nice number to get to, especially in terms of titles” Roger Federer raised both arms triumphantly when his ace finished it off. After years of having everyone else’s number, he had a special one of his own. via Daily […]
Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, last year’s U.S. Open finalists, could meet earlier in this year’s final Grand Slam of the season with a potential quarterfinal match looming. via PittsburghLIVE.com
“A year later I feel like I made a lot of progress with Jimmy but I feel like we’re still building and working towards something” Roger Federer has four straight titles in his sights at Flushing Meadow. Roger Federer will chase a fourth successive US Open title next week in his ongoing quest to […]
“I actually think I played better today than I did yesterday” Roger Federer of Switzerland throws out tennis balls after winning against Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Cincinnati Masters in Cincinnati, Ohio, yesterday. via The Peninsula
By Tennis Week 08/22/2007 The U.S. Open is already on a record-setting pace before a single shot has been struck. via Tennis Week
World No 1 Roger Federer will have to overcome a path filled with revenge-hungry foes from other Grand Slam events in his attempt to win a 12th career Slam title and his fourth US Open in a row. via Independent Online
“He’s got pressure on him for the first time” Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, last year’s U.S. Open finalists, could meet earlier in this year’s final Grand Slam of the season with a potential quarterfinal match looming. On the women’s side, top-seeded Justine Henin found herself on the side of the bracket with both […]
“Djokovic is playing great, Nadal is gonna look for it” The last man to beat Roger Federer at the U.S. Open is having the worst year of his career. via Newsday.com
Roger Federer, who has a chance to become the first man to win four straight U.S. Opens since Bill Tilden won six from 1920-25, will play qualifiers in the first two rounds when the final Grand Slam of the year begins Monday.It was very unusual luck of the draw Wednesday when USTA officials plucked […]
“Djokovic is playing great, Nadal is gonna look for it” The last man to beat Roger Federer at the U.S. Open is having the worst year of his career. via NYNewsday.com
“I’m looking to play some matches. That’s my goal” If he makes it to the semifinals at the U.S. Open, James Blake could run into a familiar face. via Connecticut Post
Tune in Friday for our U.S. Open seed reports. Also, I’ll try and do daily “baguettes” from the Open starting Monday. via SI.com
NEW YORK (AP) _ Three-time defending champion Roger Federer was seeded No. 1 at the U.S. Open for the fourth consecutive year, and Justine Henin topped the women’s seedings Monday.
Thirteen players who have won Grand Slam titles are among the 32 men and 32 women seeded for the last major tournament of the year.
That includes […]
“From the start here I felt great” Federer Brutalizes Blake for Masters Cincinnati Title American James Blake went from contender to pretender Sunday in the final at the Masters Series-Cincinnati, stomped 6-1, 6-4 by world No. via Tennis Articles
Three-time defending champion Roger Federer was seeded No. 1 at the U.S. Open for the fourth consecutive year, and Justine Henin topped the women’s seedings Monday. via SI.com
