Roger Federer

Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement

Retired Swiss star Federer and Nadal faced each other 14 times at Grand Slam tournaments with Nadal holding a 6-3 advantage in finals.

A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears and hand-holding in an emotional London farewell.

'Impossible': Alcaraz shoots down Federer comparisons

"I'm too far away from that level," he said. "I hope I'll reach it one day, but it's really impossible," said Alcaraz.

Retirement can make you feel 'like an alien' in tennis, says Federer

Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling "like an alien" ahead of this week's Laver Cup tournament in Berlin.

Djokovic is Wimbledon's Darth Vader: McEnroe

McEnroe, no stranger to love-hate relationships with fans throughout his career, said some supporters resent seeing Djokovic collect 24 Grand Slam titles, surpassing the achievements of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

French Open / Djokovic surpasses Federer to scale record 370 Grand Slam match wins

The Serbian pulled off another astonishing escape as he reached a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final.

Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot

Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday.

Prime Video announces documentary on Roger Federer's final days in tennis

Prime Video has officially greenlit a feature-length documentary chronicling the last 12 days of tennis legend Roger Federer's illustrious career. Titled yet to be announced, the documentary offers an intimate look into Federer's final moments on the court, originally captured as a home video never intended for public viewing.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Osaka joins list of big names missing Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka became the latest star to pull out of the opening Grand Slam of the year Sunday, leaving the tournament deprived of some of the biggest names in the game.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

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Roger Federer has only been retired for three months but the eight-time Wimbledon champion is having to get used to ordinary life including being turned away unrecognised at the All England Club.

October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022

Roger Federer: The legend, the person

Federer the person was even more important to me than Federer the tennis player.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Federer reacts to Kohli’s heartfelt message

Tennis legend Roger Federer on Thursday reacted to Virat Kohli's heartfelt message for him, following the Swiss great's retirement from the game earlier this month. 

September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022

Curtain falls on Federer and Nadal ultimate rivalry

When we think about Rafa vs Federer, we think elegance vs swagger, endurance vs aggression. The contrasting playing styles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has played a vital part in determining the competitiveness of their rivalry, Nadal with his heavy topspin centred ground strokes at the clay courts against Federer’s single-handed backhands at grass courts, it felt like they were destined to do this forever.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

‘This is the most beautiful sporting picture ever for me’

A tearful Roger Federer ended his historic career with defeat alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

‘Part of me leaves with Federer’

Sitting courtside Rafa Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men's Tour with the retirement of the Swiss.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Federer irreplaceable, says McEnroe

John McEnroe says Roger Federer and Serena Williams are "irreplaceable" but that tennis "goes on no matter what" as the Swiss prepares to play his final match on Friday.

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022

Federer to partner Nadal in his last dance

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafa Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Andy Murray said he was hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.