All Articles Tagged 'Federer' (68)

ROGER FEDERER IN MADRID: PLAYING MIND GAMES WITH RAFAEL NADAL

Roger Federer spoke to the press in Madrid on Sunday and was brimming with optimism about his chances at the Madrid Open and for the rest of the season. Roger said that he knows he can beat Nadal on clay, despite the head-to-head, and that his main goals for the year are winning Roland Garros and Wimbledon. He also mentioned that he isn’t actively searching for a new coach, but is always “open” for solid advice on ways to improve his… Continue

Added by FreakyFrites on May 11, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

THE MYSTERIOUS NADAL VS. THE APPROACHABLE FEDERER

There is a terrific article by Danielle Rossingh and Alex Duff in yesterday’s Bloomberg.com entitled: “Federer Fails to Deter Nadal in Fight to be Richest Tennis Star.” It’s about the two players’ earning powers and Nadal’s ever-increasing marketability. It’s chock full of fascinating details about the Nadal family’s business and personal dealings. (Click here to read the whole thing - you won’t be disappointed!)

Here are just some of the… Continue

Added by FreakyFrites on May 7, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

ROGER FEDERER TRAINS FOR MADRID IN ZURICH

Jet setter Roger Federer has been spotted in yet another “top secret” training ground - this time a clay court facility on the outskirts of Zurich, with a lovely view of Lake Zurich*.

Blick reports that he is training with his under-the-radar coach, Severin Luthi, and a sparring partner named Roman Valent, who won Junior Wimbledon in 2001 but has left the pro tour due to injury.

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Added by FreakyFrites on May 7, 2009 at 3:10am — 2 Comments

The AGONY and ECSTASY of Roger Federer

The future champion's rise is talked as much as is discussed the current champion's downfall. Roger Federer's string of losses to in-form youngsters is the talk of the town. From bursting into tears in Melbourne Park to racquet slamming in Miami, the man is in serious need of a rejuvenation....!

Napoleon Bonaparte once quoted - "My downfall raises me to infinite heights". Perhaps he wanted someone in the modern tennis world to draw inspiration from that thought. And… Continue

Added by Rohit Sharma on April 17, 2009 at 1:24am — 1 Comment

Roger Federer marries longtime girlfriend

World number two Roger Federer sent out a short yet meaningful message to his fans during the weekend, announcing that he married his longtime girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec in an intimate ceremony at his hometown of Basel in Switzerland. The couple announced last month that they are expecting their first child.

Here’s his message posted on his website:

Dear Fans

Earlier today, in my hometown of Basel, surrounded by a small group of close friends and family, Mirka… Continue

Added by Tennis Viewer on April 14, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

Great Scot!

If the enthusiastic Madrileños had had their way, Sunday’s final at the Mutua Madrileña Masters would have pitched the game’s two greats against each other, so that Rafael Nadal could conquer Roger Federer, and bring a repeat of this year’s epic Wimbledon final to Spain’s biggest tournament.

Nadal had started the week by finally receiving the ATP No.1 trophy, the first time the Spaniard has officially acknowledged his achievement since he toppled his erstwhile rival off the top spot… Continue

Added by Tennishead on October 20, 2008 at 5:56am — No Comments

Idiots' guide to the week ahead...

We preview the next seven days on the WTA and ATP Tours with events in Basel, Lyon, St Petersburg, Linz and Luxembourg.

ATP Davidoff Swiss Indoors

Where? Basel, Switzerland

Surface? Indoor carpet

Prizemoney? €891,000

Draw size? 32 singles, 16 doubles pairs

Big names? Roger Federer, David Nalbandian, Juan Martin Del Potro, James Blake, Stanislas Wawrinka

2007 champion? Roger Federer

Sub-plot? Up until late last week, it was all… Continue

Added by Tennishead on October 20, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

Belief = Tennis Equilibrium!

All Roger Federer really needs is to start believing in himself. He is the greatest player EVER and nothing is going to change that - not losing at the French, or at the Wimbledon, or second round in Toronto...nothing is going to change that. Absolutely Nothing!

Roger just needs to remember who he is - and I mean that in a positive sort of way. Once he starts believing in himself again, equilibrium will be restored again in the Tennis World!

My 2 Cents!

Added by Vishal Saboo on July 23, 2008 at 8:43pm — No Comments