Post Tagged with: "Roger Federer"
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Federer beats battling Goffin for a place in the QFs at Roland Garros
Roger Federer had to work hard for his quarterfinal slot at the 2012 French Open as the Belgian lucky loser David Goffin took him to four sets, the Swiss winning 5-7 7-5 6-2 6-4. World no.109 Goffin was playing his first ever Grand Slam, but he showed no signs of [...] -
Federer and Godsick leave top sports agency IMG
According to the Sports Business Journal, Roger Federer and his long-time agent Tony Godsick have both left the folds of the sports agency IMG amidst unclear reasons. Although it seems that the world number 3’s contract with the international management agency has simply expired, reasons are still unclear as to [...] -
Federer into last 16 in Paris after beating Mahut, Delpo also through
Roger Federer booked his place in the last 16 of this year’s French Open after overcoming Frenchman Nicolas Mahut 6-3 4-6 6-2 7-5. The Swiss former world no.1 dominated of the first set and in front of a jam packed Philippe Chartier stadium, he broke Mahut in the sixth game [...] -
Federer beats Ungur and sets superb Grand Slam record
16 time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer set another unbelievable record after beating Romanian Adrian Ungur 6-3 6-2 6-7 (6) 6-3 and booking a place in the third round of the 2012 Roland Garros. The Swiss surpassed Jimmy Connors’ record of 233 Grand Slam match wins and he will surely [...] -
Roger Federer secures Grand Slam Record
Despite not claiming a Grand Slam trophy in over two years, and with some tennis insiders believing that he is playing below par this season, today Roger Federer added a phenomenal new record to his already substantial list of career achievements. In his second round victory in the French Open, [...] -
Djokovic cruises into second round in Paris, Berdych also through
World no.1 Novak Djokovic, who would love to capture the Golden Slam this year, made a good start at this year’s French Open, overcoming Italy’s Potito Starace 7-6 (3) 6-3 6-1 and moving into the second round. Although Djokovic didn’t face a break point throughout the match, he couldn’t convert [...] -
Can Nadal Claim A Seventh French Open Title With His Three Top Rivals Hot On His Heels?
With day two of the French Open already getting underway the bookies have once more claimed Rafael Nadal as the favourite to win the Roland Garros crown for the seventh time. Nadal proves to be unbeatable on clay: the Spaniard defeated the Serbian world number one Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 in [...] -
Federer wins opener in Paris, matches Connors’ grand slam record
Swiss Roger Federer won his first round match at the 2012 French Open and matched Jimmy Connors’ record of 233 grand slam match wins. Federer defeated German’s Tobias Kamke in straight sets 6-2 7-5 6-3 and will be trying to at least match or best his last year’s result here [...] -
Becker on Federer – The Guy who Changed Tennis
Boris Becker has never been the shy and retiring type, and the former world number 1 can always be counted upon to offer his, occasionally unflattering, opinions and commentary on the players who make up the best in the world today. He’s not always so blunt, however, as his recent [...] -
2012 Roland Garros Draw Analysis
Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive major at the Australian Open in January but has since seen his lead in the rankings reduced with both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal gaining ground. While both former number ones have moved into striking distance, they will have to break Djokovic’s stranglehold at [...] -
Breaking Down the 2012 French Open Draw
Top Half Of the Top Draw Projected 4th round: Novak Djokovic vs. Fernando Verdasco. Projected 4th round: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. Gilles Simon. Both men have experienced an up and down year, so this will be a chance for either of them to capitalize on some success. Plus, it will be [...] -
French Open Powerhouses and Dark Horses
Rafael Nadal - After a 2011 clay court season slump, Rafael Nadal is back especially for revenge on Novak Djokovic. Rafa won on the clay in Rome and Barcelona, yet lost in the 4th round of the Madrid Masters to fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. Despite the loss, Nadal still has [...] -
Federer’s not Happy about the ITF Olympic Changes
It was never going to be a decision that would make every player happy, but now the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has incurred the wrath of world Number 3 – Roger Federer – over its decision to change the 2016 Olympic qualifying criteria. The current Olympic qualifying rules require players [...]
