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In the final, Blake did not lack in effort and had 11 break points but Federer glided around the court to save all but one of them.

Federer said he learned that Sampras was coming late Saturday. He said that he actually felt nervous when Sampras entered the Royal Box.

Federer added that his assistance makes for 'a good flow of the match, so spectators don't have to wait so much.

It is not rare to see Federer be completely out of the point, then suddenly turn the tables at whim and hit a winner.

ROGER FEDERER: Sort of dominating the tiebreaker , and I guess my last service game.

Federer: Like I said: He was electrifying. . . He was electrified. . . (laughing) He is in such a good shape at the moment! Fantastic!

But if you finish in front of Federer in a year then there's not many people the last five six seven years that have been able to say that.

Soderling's strategy was to bombard Federer on the first serve and if the ball was a fault, bombard him just as hard on the second.

ROGER FEDERER: No, I mean, I am just sort of disappointed not to see my name, playing in the finals.

It seemed as if fate had intervened and, in order to help Federer fulfil his destiny, removed Nadal from his path.

It seemed as if Federer had finally cracked when, his mouth crumpling, he just managed to get the words out: "God, it's killing me. "

It was exciting to see Federer challenged, forced to respond to his pursuers and search for answers.

"The match could have lasted a few more hours, " Federer said. "It was a crazy match. My head is still spinning. "

Improvement as a player does not always signify greater results, though, as Federer has found out this year.

It seemed then that the tennis age of Roger Federer was at an end, driven down by the new and irresistible force of Rafael Nadal.

From his Dubai sanctuary, Roger Federer talks about his search for the perfect adversary and his friendly rivalry with Tiger.

Although it was an exhibition, Federer, who's 10 years younger than Sampras, needed all of his strength for the victory.

We found out in Australia that it was twins, and we were very worried, to be honest, '' Federer said.

But since Nadal has now beaten him in five of their seven grand slam final meetings, Federer needs to explore new avenues.

"I said hello to him [after he arrived], " Federer said. "I don't usually do that, but I didn't want to be rude. "

He seems to have been around for ages, but is still only 21 while Federer is 26.

It was an unbelievably important shot, said Federer, but at that point it was simply what I had to do.

It was a generous statement from a brilliant and unforgiving young contender who had played Federer to the very edge of his limits.

Even at the age of 30, sixteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer believes he is still improving as a tennis player.

In the meantime, Federer said he was enjoying the building excitement.

Roger Federer is delighted to be welcoming his first child while still in the prime of his tennis career, the Swiss star said on Saturday.

ROGER FEDERER: Well, I enjoy being the big favorite, you know, not just the favorite but the big one.

"He's a great counterpuncher, " Federer said of what made the young Scot such a tough opponent.

At Wimbledon, the two rivals played one of the best matches ever, and even though he was only a point away from winning, Federer lost.

In an uncharacteristic display, Federer argued with chair umpire Jake Garner during a changeover in the U. S. Open final Monday.

Ferrer, as runner-up in Group A, will meet third seed and five-time champion Roger Federer during the afternoon session.

"I'm not happy with this tournament. I wish I could have done much more, " said Federer.

That 2008 setback ended Federer's streaks of 40 consecutive wins at Wimbledon and 65 in a row on grass, and he is ready to start anew.

Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five years of dominance at Wimbledon, beating the top-ranked player.

Im not happy with this tournament. I wish I could have done much more, said Federer.

And so it was, amid mounting excitement and with Federer beginning to show the first signs of uncertainty.

The only other active player to achieve that feat is Roger Federer, who has already qualified for his seventh straight trip.

In their last meeting, Djokovic saved two match points as he came from two sets down to beat Federer in the US Open semi-finals.

Roger Federer's forehand is the most beautiful, versatile, and powerful weapon in pro tennis. It may also be the most misunderstood.

I think Roddick will push Federer and give him a match, but at the end of the day you have to go with the greatest player of all-time.

In Melbourne, surely he thought he had the definitive mental edge over Federer?

In the first round, he nearly knocked off Roger Federer in what would have ranked among the greatest upsets in Grand Slam history.

In his obsessive pursuit of Sampras's record number of grand slam victories, Federer had crashed into the muscled wall of Nadal.

Q. Can I just ask you how you think he compares to Roger Federer in general terms?

Robin Soderling looms in the quarters, but I think Federer will be ready and pull out a close win.

Federer did little to help himself reverse that trend, with an uncharacteristic 32 unforced errors.

"Novak was the player of the year, which goes without saying, " reflected Federer.

Nadal beat Federer in five sets in one of the greatest matches ever witnessed last Sunday.

She says, "Federer is a more complete player. But Nadal has the heart. "

Federer plays with a one-handed backhand which over the course of the past few years has improved tremendously.

After the newscast Kurtis told the blogger Robert Federer that he decided to speak out because Loughner's story seemed so familiar.

Since parting ways with Swede Peter Lundgren in December 2003, Federer has opted not to work with a full-time trainer.

Federer's playing style is relaxed and smooth, with no apparent technical weakness in any particular area of his game.

Federer couldn't watch, rushing to the side of the court to begin packing away his racquets.

Not for her the calm of Federer's pregnant wife Mirka one row in front.

"Sport has to be beautiful to be enjoyed, " as my son put it to me while watching Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

In 2005 Federer was the first Swiss to win the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award, naming him the World Sportsman of the Year.

I think Federer is playing really well, but I think he's at that age where on a given day his game can just go off out of nowhere.

The most famous sport person from Switzerland at the moment is none other than the current World Number 1 men tennis player, Roger Federer.

Soderling wasted that with a mis-hit and then netted a return into the net two points later to hand Federer the title.

Tennis star Roger Federer will be the flag bearer for the Swiss delegation at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Lundgren says Federer, as a young player, was not the complete champion he is today.

ROGER FEDERER: Yes, but not all that fantastic because he's injured.

To lose to Roger Federer, meant you were woven into the fabric of sports history and what a history he wrote.

But although this set was to go all the way to the tiebreak, Federer looked worryingly comfortable from the start.

Much has changed since Australia; the remainder of 2009 saw Nadal down and hurting while Federer was up and soaring into history.

ROGER FEDERER: I feel like I put myself into position. This was very, very big tournament and match for me today.

"I'm happy I broke the record here because this is always the tournament that meant the most to me, " Federer said.

I read an article that said that your haircut looks like Roger Federer's now. Were you aware of that? Sneha, Canada.

Federer let that slip by pushing a forehand long, then set up Djokovic's first match point with a forehand into the net.

The top three trio of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic have won six of the past seven editions of this tournament.

"You already won five, " Andy and Federer bantered during the presentation as the two congratulated each other.

LONDON (Reuters) - The tears streaming down Roger Federer's face during the Australian Open presentation ceremony told their own story.

Has never been aware of the use of Federer's hitting action can greatly improve the level of tennis.

Nadal is completed the greatest sporting history, not only overthrew the reversal of the rule, majesty, federer is robbing his kingdom.

Federer held up the trophy, kissed it and held it close to his chest.

Roger Federer is one of the best-known personalities in the world of tennis.

That was part of why everyone was expecting to see the 22nd career meeting between Federer and Nadal.

Five sets never looked likely today, although it was late in the second set before Federer got a break point.

Adding to the tension, Federer was dealing privately with the tightly guarded news that he and Mirka were expecting twins in the summer.

In 2008 he broke through at Wimbledon, beating Federer to win the men's singles title in a spectacular fashion.

ROGER FEDERER: Well, all of a sudden maybe I'll be serve and volleying first, second serve, you never know.

As sports fans, we applaud excellent performances from any sports by any athletes: Kobe Bryant, Roger Federer, David Beckham, and Wang Nan.

In the first singles match of the tournament Sunday afternoon, Federer will meet Tsonga for the seventh time this year.

Federer and Nadal will get a head start on Djokovic on the clay when they compete at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.

Nadal and Federer have played in seven Grand Slam finals: three at Wimbledon, three at the French Open and one at the Australian Open.

With remarkable skills and great confidence , Swiss Roger Federer can dominate today's ultra- competitive men's tennis world .

"Summer is a big word, yeah, " said Federer. "I'm not going to say any more. "

Vergeer's favorite able-bodied tennis player is Roger Federer, who in his pomp also ruled over his sport.

But with a refined game thanks to coach Larry Stefanki, Roddick made Federer work hard for his record 15th major.

Both the twins and mother are doing well, said Federer who revealed the good news on his official website and Facebook page.

But, so far, in 2009, Federer has won two Grand Slam titles - including the one that had always eluded him: the French Open.

Soderling by that time had got over his early-match jitters but he could not halt Federer's juggernaut of a serve.

But Murray said last week that he knew the Federer of old wasn't close to dead, not yet. Now everyone else knows, too.

Swiss Post announced on 26 February 2007 that it would be issuing a Roger Federer stamp.

The Mallorcan won his first crown of the All England Club and halted Federer's run to five consecutive titles in the process.

This would be Federer's first year without a major title since 2002.

"Probably later on in life, I'll go, 'That was a great match, '" Federer said.

S. Open. Federer turns 28 next month, and you get the idea he might run up that number significantly.

Nadal has won 13 of their 20 matches and, most tellingly, five of his seven grand slam finals against Federer.

Soderling saved the first with an unreturnable serve but on the second, Federer unleashed a whipped backhand for the set.

Afterward, Nadal-who won the match-echoed Federer's words: "It was a fun way to pass two hours. "

It wasn't until the ultimate point -- the 436th of the match -- when Federer finally broke Roddick's serve.

Federer took advantage of those to break Sampras' serve and take the first set 6-4.

Q. With Federer and Nadal gone, which of the Grand Slams offers you your best chance of victory?

MARAT SAFIN: I prefer to have the career of Federer, of course.

Having someone as good in front also has positive things, I've had in front of the best in history, Roger Federer.

Federer, Williams sisters dumped out as rain hits Olympic tennis competition again.

The last point went 22 strokes, culminating with Federer sending a backhand wide.

In the Kingdom of Tennis, Federer lives in a palace with grass and a big car park.

Blake, playing at his first Olympics, offered a generous take on the Federer debate.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet once again at a Grand Slam final Sunday night.

Federer has been the champion in Halle for the last past four years.

Wintour first sought out Federer at the 2002 U. S. Open, before he won his first Grand Slam.

It was hard for me to lose when I had three or four break points in that fifth set [which Federer won 6-2].

ROGER FEDERER: What do you want me to say?

And since both are currently dealing with injuries, we won't see Federer or Nadal vs anyone this weekend.

The Centre Court crowd, accustomed to seeing Federer with the trophy, was in no mood to forget the man who finished second.

Federer doesn't relish being second best: It would be hard to find a classier guy in the sport of tennis than Roger Federer.

Back then, Federer had yet to reach the semifinals, let alone win a title, at any Grand Slam event.

Federer then cried openly, as Nadal consoled his vanquished opponent.

Many current players figure Federer is set to re-establish his supremacy at Wimbledon.

Murray meets the Croatian Maric Cilic in the semi-final on Thursday and, in all probability, Roger Federer in the final on Sunday.

Believe it or not, Canas is 2-1 lifetime against Federer, and that includes a victory in Toronto in 2002.

Serving for the match, Federer went break point down again to add to the drama.

ROGER FEDERER: Well, I was not even thinking about that match. I was thinking about my match against Moya.

Federer's first-rounder could prove difficult though. He drew Spain's Feliciano Lopez, who nearly beat him earlier this month in Madrid.

MARAT SAFIN: You winning four matches and now you're starting to challenge the Federer.

Of the 16 Frenchman in the draw (before qualifiers are added), a whopping nine are in Federer's quarter.

ROGER FEDERER: Well, there's a few moments.

ROGER FEDERER: Well, be nice to him. He's a great player himself, too, and I respect him very much.

Federer looking ahead meeting Andy Murray in the Australian Open final.

I'm an athlete, like Roger Federer or Tiger Woods, but with far loftier ambitions.

Is Federer at least safe at No. 2?

Nadal ended Federer's five-year hold on the trophy and his 65-match winning streak on grass.

I saw Roger Federer in the locker room after his singles match.

For comparison's sake, Federer is currently enjoying a . 810 career winning percentage.

Simon had beaten Federer twice before, and Wintour was uneasy.

"I won't watch, " Federer said, "but I hope he wins. "

CURRENT world No 2 men`s tennis player Roger Federer of Switzerland spent much of 2008 in a funk.

Juan Martin's U. S. Open victory over Federer has often been compared to the Safin-Sampras match of 2000.

Tomas Berdych celebrates after beating Roger Federer in the quarterfinals June 30.

Federer: Ehm yeah it was really nice once again!

Roger Federer of Switzerland has won the French Open Tennis Championship for the first time in his career.

He'll play four-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday's title match. "I've always wanted to play Roger, " revealed Nishikori.

ROGER FEDERER: Absolutely, I really do think, yeah.

When the babies arrived, so did new questions: Would Federer lose his focus?

WORLD No1 tennis player Roger Federer has already set a new goal-the Olympics Games in Beijing next year.

'I didn't really know who she was, ' Federer says.

Rafael Nadal returns to London next week for the first time since his epic victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final.

Appropriately, Federer will regain his world No. 1 ranking Monday, 46 weeks after Nadal took it from him.

He is reported to have said in the past, "Tennis has Federer, golf has Tiger Woods, Ding could do the same to snooker. "

I mean, anyway, there's a lot of weight off my shoulders since Paris, " Federer said. "

ROGER FEDERER: Well, we're both here to win the tournament.

It read: "Wimbledon women's champs in 2029-2040 . . . . the Federer girls: congrats to the new parents! "

Indeed, Federer has come close this season.

ROGER FEDERER: And Monaco and Hamburg. I'll see you there.

Q. Short of an injury to Nadal or Federer, how do you break into that rivalry? How does another player crack in?

In recent years, Federer has been dominant on grass-as has Nadal on clay.

THIS reviewer's wife loves Roger Federer.

Big-serving American Andy Roddick is confident he has what it takes to win Wimbledon, but thinks Roger Federer is a deserved favourite.

Don't get busy recite federer N possible in sit on stand before, visitors are actually many catty can do, such as bird watching, outing.

But not even Federer could come close to matching Vergeer's 8-year winning streak.

habit so concentrate on keeping a "still head" and your "head between your toes. " Maybe we can see more Roger Federer's on the tour.

What is matter with master cup? Federer had lost, Nadal had lost too!

Federer has an 18-2 record in 2011, with his two losses coming against Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals and the Dubai final.

But if Nadal does what he did last year -- Madrid quarterfinal, Paris final, Shanghai semifinal -- then Federer would have a chance.

Federer, 27, was cagey on exactly when the baby is due, saying only in the summer.

Nadal, 22, now has 14 Masters trophies, matching Switzerland's Roger Federer.

The Serb did little during the fall last year and, as mentioned, he could overtake Federer if he can outperform him over the next few weeks.

If Federer can improve, I can too for sure.

ROGER FEDERER: I didn't see it at all.

Getting the number one back is difficult, not just because of Djokovic but because Murray, Federer and Del Potro are also there.

Federer wound up with 66 unforced errors, 28 more than Djokovic.

The world No. 1's thrilling victory denied Federer a chance to equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.

Federer is the great genius of modern tennis, having won every grand slam title and a record 15 in total.

Yeah, he lost to Federer.

The 29-year-old Federer is bidding to win the coveted title for the first time, after three runner-up efforts from 2006-2008.

Federer gained an upper hand in the tiebreaker and won the set 7-2.

Switzerland's flagbearer, on the other hand, was the squillionaire Roger Federer.

And I'm glad I play again at the Gerry Weber Open can, "said Federer, who added with a wink, " We have wonderful weather here.

Federer holds a 2-0 record over Andreev.

All was forgiven after Federer went onto defeat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 7-6(3) to win his second title in as many weeks.

I like Federer, not only his good achievement, but then appreciate his attitude about life and something you know iteration.

"The Australian Open 2009 takes on a major significance for me, even more so after my illness last year, " Federer said.

Federer, running his match record for the year to 21-1, recorded a methodical 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mardy Fish on Sunday.

Maybe now have Federer thinking, oh, now I have chance to win Roland Garros my first time.

He beat the Swede Robin Soderling in straight sets. Federer has now won a record equaling 14 Grand Slam titles.

Last year at this time was very tough for me, '' Federer said.

You say you are not a federer-hater, then who is your favorite player in tennis world?

Although that Nadal has broken Federer's dream of mastering on grass court, Federer is still the best now for he is the most comprehensive

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