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.

July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer pulls out of next month's ATP Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto due to scheduling concerns.

March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018

Federer takes care of business, Djokovic crashes out

World number one Roger Federer finishes off Federico Delbonis in a rain-disrupted match to reach the third round at Indian Wells as five-time champion Novak Djokovic was toppled.

February 16, 2018
February 16, 2018

Federer 'never imagined' having chance to become oldest number one

Roger Federer can become the oldest world number one on Friday, a remarkable achievement for the 20-time Grand Slam title winner who admits he "never imagined" he'd get the opportunity.

January 24, 2018
January 24, 2018

Clinical Federer into 43rd Slam semi

Defending champion Roger Federer sweeps into a record 14th Australian Open semi-final with an immaculate straight sets win over long-time rival Tomas Berdych.

December 26, 2017
December 26, 2017

Federer, Nadal shine as rivals hobble into 2018

Written off as dead men walking, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal defied time to sweep the Grand Slams in 2017 while the injury curse which dogged their rivals looks set to be the new year's early storyline.

October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017

Federer into 13th Basel final, faces del Potro again

Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro crush opponents in quick-fire wins to set up their third final in six years at the Swiss Indoors.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

Kohli’s brand bigger than Messi’s

Virat Kohli comes out on top of Lionel Messi in Forbes's top 10 list of most valuable athletes in 2017.

October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017

Federer eyes ATP Finals title, top ranking after Shanghai triumph

Roger Federer is eyeing a seventh ATP Finals crown and has not ruled out pinching the world number one ranking from Rafa Nadal if he maintains the form that won him his second Shanghai Masters trophy.

October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017

Federer beats great rival Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer gets one over his old rival Rafael Nadal to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3 in a showdown between the two best players on the planet.

October 14, 2017
October 14, 2017

Federer, Nadal feast in 'China's most exclusive restaurant'

They call it "the most exclusive restaurant in China". There are absolutely no reservations and Roger Federer is apparently a big fan.