Roger Federer

'Young Federer' wins Australian Open boys' title

Bernet beat American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 on his 18th birthday to join the likes of Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios and Gael Monfils in lifting the Melbourne trophy.

A Look Back at 2024 / Arrives the changing of guard, at last

For over two decades, the "Big Three" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic dominated the sport, pushing each other to unimaginable heights. Now, a new story begins.

Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser

Fraser, a former world number one and winner of 19 Grand Slam titles during the amateur era, died aged 91 earlier this month.

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.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Novak Djokovic and the everlasting legacy of the Big Three

Djokovic’s astonishing number of slams in each court is what makes him, at the moment, the best player across all surfaces.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Federer thanks ‘magician’ Messi in a touching tribute

Messi has been named in TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2023 after captaining his team to World Cup victory and completing football.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

Isner becomes first man to win 500 tour-level tie-breaks

Isner's 500 career tie-break victories put him 34 ahead of Swiss great Roger Federer on the Open Era list, with Pete Sampras (328) third.

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.