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Marat Safin’s retirement at the end of 2009 means there will only be three Australian Open singles champions active in the draw in 2010. Foremost of these has to be three-time title-holder Roger Federer. Full Article at AustralianOpen.com
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You can be certain that Roger Federer (left) will face a slew of Tiger-related questions at his first press conference in 2010. Preliminary programming note for our off-season 'Bag this week. Full Article at Sports Illustrated
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Why does Roger Federer serve double faults? Every double fault is a failure – it gives a precious point to his opponent. He could easily cut out all double faults by slowing down his second serve to ensure that it lands safely in the service box. Full Article at BQF Innovation
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ABU DHABI Roger Federer, the world number one, will return to Abu Dhabi later this year refreshed and looking to start his season in the perfect way when he takes on a superstar line-up of the worlds best at the Capitala World Tennis Championship. Full Article at Khaleej Times
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Roger Federer is hoping to get his Australian Open bid off to the best possible start with an ace showing at the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Full Article at 7 Days
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For Justine Henin, life was good until June, when Roger Federer won the French Open. She was an ex-tennis player — a busy, fulfilled, very happily ex-tennis player — and she had it all worked out until that day Federer started messing with her head. Full Article at Times Online
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Good mornin', er, afternoon. . . Full Article at Peter Bodo's TennisWorld
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Last year, when Roger Federer failed to win a medal at the Beijing Olympics, I asked in a blog post whether he, along with Tiger Woods and Thierry Henry, may somehow have offended the gods of sport by appearing together in this television ad for... Full Article at The New York Times
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The actors Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman have also been added, as have the comedian Ricky Gervais, the actress Anna Friel and the writer Mariella Frostrup. The 162nd edition of Who’s Who includes more than 33,000 entries giving biographical information. Full Article at ResourceShelf
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Five more who won’t be winning any end-of-year TV awards this week. Five splendid should’ve-been, could’ve-been, in another life might’ve-been winners. All very much winners in their own right. Full Article at Times Online
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A month ago, during simpler times, Tiger Woods was presented with a tricky question: Who would he pick as the athlete of the decade? Full Article at Wilkes-Barre Weekender
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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho are among new entries in 'Who's Who', the British guide to society's most influential people published Monday. Full Article at iAfrica.com
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I have it linked to Biz of Baseball because… NOTE: The Biz of Baseball will be reporting on the ground from Indianapolis for this year’s Baseball Winter Meetings. Full Article at Baseball Think Factory
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When we catalog the many historic accomplishments of this decade, we’ll need a serious tennis historian to remind us of Spain’s run in Davis Cup. Full Article at Peter Bodo's TennisWorld
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In a calender year which spans through 11 months and six continents, choosing one stand out match from the 68 tournaments played is a daunting task to say the least. Full Article at Bleacher Report
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Record performances Take a look at players who have won and put themselves in the record books at the U.S. Open. Career highlights Take a look back at key moments in Roger Federer's tennis career. Who's hot on Twitter? Full Article at MSNBC Sports
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Roger Federer of Switzerland poses next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris after he broke through in June with his first French Open title. The top 10 in the rankings won 34 of 64 titles: The last time ... Full Article at USA Today
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A month ago, during simpler times, Tiger Woods was presented with a tricky question: Who would he pick as the athlete of the decade? Plenty of possible choices — Lance Armstrong, Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant, Barry Bonds, Tom Brady, among them. Full Article at The Morning Call
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London - Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho are among new entries in Who's Who, the British guide to society's most influential people published on Monday. Full Article at News24
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Thinking about Switzerland conjures up a range of images (think Swiss chocolate, bank accounts, Roger Federer and Heidi), not least the magnificent mountains, the sophisticated and international cities of Zurich and Geneva or the famed high quality of... Full Article at International Business Times
About Roger Federer
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Roger Federer (pronounced /ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər/; born on August 8, 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 ranked player, a position he held for a record 237 consecutive weeks. He is currently ranked World No. 2. Full Article
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Rodger Federer of Switzerland (L) and Rafael Nadal of Spain pose for pictures in London, on November 20, 2009. The two players will take part in the ATP World Tour Finals which begin in London on Sunday November 22, 2009.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Rafael Nadal of Spain and Andy Murray of Great Britain chat in front of a London Bus during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals - Media Day at the County Hall Marriot Hotel on November 20, 2009 in London, England.
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Rodger Federer of Switzerland, (L) Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) and Andy Murray of Scotland, (R) pose for pictures in London, on November 20, 2009. The three players will take part in the ATP World Tour Finals which begin in London, on Sunday November 22, 2009.
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Rodger Federer of Switzerland, (L) Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) and Andy Murray of Scotland, (R) pose for pictures in London, on November 20, 2009. The three players will take part in the ATP World Tour Finals which begin in London on Sunday November 22, 2009.
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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, left, follows Editor-in-Chief of US Vogue Anna Wintour, center, and his wife Mirka Vravinec, right, as they arrive for the the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2010 fashion collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 24 , 2009.
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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, left, follows Editor-in-Chief of US Vogue Anna Wintour, second from right, as they arrive for the the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2010 fashion collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 24 , 2009.
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Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after beating Italy's Potito Starace after the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009.
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Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after beating Italy's Potito Starace after the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009.
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Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Italy's Potito Starace during the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009.
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Italy's Potito Starace vies during the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009. Switzerland's is qualified for the next round.
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Fans of Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrate during the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009. Switzerland is qualified for the next round.
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Fans of Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrate during the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009. Switzerland is qualified for the next round.
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Fans of Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrate during the Davis Cup Match Italy/Switzerland (Potito Starace (ITA) /Roger Federer (SUI) ) at Valleta Cambiasso sporting center in Genoa on September 20, 2009. Switzerland is qualified for the next round.
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From a tennis standpoint, winning that combination of Paris and Wimbledon back to back, coming from so far back in so many matches in Paris, that was the most memorable
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Anyone who starts their answer with, ‘I haven’t read the book, but . . .’, I hope that they would read it all and then speak. To Rafael Nadal, Marat Safin, Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer, I would say. If they do that and they still have the same opinion of me, I would be sad and disappointed. Do ...
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It was tough last year in Shanghai, too
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I am in agreement with Roger Federer, who wanted Hawk-Eye thrown out of Wimbledon, and (FIFA President) Sepp Blatter, who says that refereeing decisions are part of football.
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Milan is a short ride from Zurich ... So, it's a nice little mental break. And I'm learning from Anna along the way.
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Plus, Nike has a history of introducing innovations on a grand stage—from Michael Johnson's lightweight gold track spikes at the Olympics to Roger Federer's apparel at the US Open—so it made sense to introduce this latest football uniform during an important, big moment for Missouri.
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People like it still that I am the No 1 or the No 1 again so I have to make a hard decision, the one or the other [either the tour or the Davis Cup] because both together is not working, I feel it myself, it is consuming. If I hadn’t played the Davis Cup I maybe would have gone to Asia, so you see how m...
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I don't know what it is about our sport, but you go watch Tiger Woods play golf, Roger Federer in tennis, or you watch the Yankees win another World Series, it is just celebrated throughout the industry and [viewed as] an opportunity to see the best at the best and to see the best win multiple times in ...
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People like it still that I am the No 1 or the No 1 again so I have to make a hard decision, the one or the other [either the tour or the Davis Cup] because both together is not working, I feel it myself, it is consuming. If I hadn’t played the Davis Cup I maybe would have gone to Asia, so you see how m...
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You watch Roger Federer. You watch Tiger Woods. You watch the New York Yankees win another World Series and it's celebrated ... For some reason when it happens in our sport, people want to know what's wrong. Nothing's wrong. They're that good.
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After consultation with my team and doctors, I decided to take the difficult decision to withdraw from both tournaments ... This will allow me a chance to give my body a chance to rest, rehabilitate and recover from a physically challenging year. I'm disappointed that I have to withdraw from Tokyo and S...
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Maybe we should now see those Gillette commercials in which [Henry] stands alongside Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, of all people, as a reminder that football, no less than shaving, is a cut-throat business.
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I'm disappointed that I have to withdraw from Tokyo and Shanghai as they are two of my favourite cities ... The fans have been great to me over the years.
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If you're a tennis player it's like bringing Nadal or Roger Federer, or if you're a golfer, it's like bringing Phil Mickelson, it's that level of talent that we have brought to town here.
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I truly enjoy playing for my country, but I'll also have to see where I have my priorities for next season ... Of course, there are the Grand Slams, but there is also number one, which is a bit of a dilemma. If I want to play Davis Cup all the time, I might have to leave out some Masters 1000 tournament...
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Novak Djokovic has been playing well, Roger Federer for sure is going to play well in London. If Rafa Nadal is physically good, then he's one of the toughest competitors ever. All of the guys that are there are going to have a shot at winning it. That's why they're there
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It's definitely one of the goals. I've tried for many years. I've been on the team since '98. I started as a sparring partner and alternate, then I made my debut in '99 against Italy. In 2003, we had a good chance but Australia was very tough
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Every time I’m not playing cricket and have time off, I’ll be on the tennis court ... I got to go to the French Open this year — amazingly we weren’t playing a match that weekend — and saw Roger Federer win his 14th Grand Slam title.
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I obviously have to get over my jet lag, considering the fact that I'm coming from New York, but everything else is fine
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The same questions were raised time and again when tennis and ice-hockey were introduced ... Ask tennis players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ask NHL [ice hockey] players, ask the NBA basketball players. They all want to go to the Games.
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I'll try to go all the way. Since the Cincinnati final (against Roger Federer) I've been playing really well. I'm getting better and better
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We are naturally delighted to be able to name Roger Federer, an exceptional and well-known Swiss icon, as our brand ambassador ... Together with Roger Federer, we will become the foremost ambassadors for Swiss quality.
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We are naturally delighted to be able to name Roger Federer, an exceptional and well-known Swiss icon, as our brand ambassador ... Together with Roger Federer, we will become the foremost ambassadors for Swiss quality.
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With Jimmie, the criticism is a lot like what Roger Federer gets ... All he does is win.
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I will never be Martina Hingis or Roger Federer, I know that
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