All Blog Posts Tagged 'roger' (68)

Federer Repeats with Twin Sets of Twins

Basel, Switzerland

Roger Federer and wife Mirka Vavrinec are expecting twins once again. Medical staff at Universitaets Kinderspital beider Basel have reported that Mirka is pregnant with another set of "identicals", but this time they are boys. …

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Added by Mark / The Mayor on April 1, 2013 at 11:00am — 8 Comments

Roger Federer Can't Beat Rafael Nadal

Rafa beats Roger Again

Another classic match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. If you are a Roger fan though it is the same old story close but no cigar. The two are so evenly matched and it really produces high drama scintillating tennis.

This match again had everything!!! Amazing points, huge momentum swings, and…

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Added by Peter Freeman on January 26, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

The motivation question

June 30, 2010 - Wimbledon, United Kingdom - epa02230950 Roger Federer of Switzerland gives a post match press conference following his defeat by Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their quarter final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 30 June 2010.

Check out my 3-part series on motivation and on why I believe that Federer is still motivated to play great tennis:

Part One…

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Added by tennischick on August 7, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

Federer, Serena claim top honours at 2010 ESPY Awards

Five of the brightest tennis players in the current circuit were awarded the 2010 ESPY Awards in various categories in a gala event that took place at the famous Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, USA....

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Added by TennisEarth on July 15, 2010 at 5:38am — No Comments

Toas Berdych: Reborn at 24

At 24, Tomas Berdych is enjoying the best phase of his career. Seven years after turning professional on the ATP circuit with a momentary elevation in form that resulted in a Masters event in Paris in…

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Added by TennisEarth on July 7, 2010 at 12:22pm — No Comments

2010 Wimbledon - Surprise to Supremacy

Another Grand Slam fortnight witnessed a successful finish with some of the best tennis players (ever) walking away with the silverware. Despite it's completion, the magic of Wimbledon will continue to enthrall the fans in the form of fond memories that will be long cherished.

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Added by TennisEarth on July 4, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

2010 Wimbledon - First Week report

The first week of the Championships at Wimbledon will be remembered for the top men's struggle and the royal presence. But nothing would be as memorable as the Isner-Mahut marathon which brought major changes in the history books with record-breaking achievements.

The Championships at Wimbledon started with a bang this year when the green grass....

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Added by TennisEarth on June 27, 2010 at 3:57am — No Comments

Wimbledon's Memorable Matches - Part 1

Wimbledon has always been the place for memorable matches. From big serves combined with gliding volleys to grinding rallies mixed with massive ground strokes, the Gladiators of tennis have always been fighting wars of great proportions to prove their metal over the other on the grass courts of Wimbledon. Every match is a blend of efforts and great determination put in by the players involved. However, a few matches at Wimbledon just stand out to be the most memorable matches ever…

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Added by TennisEarth on June 20, 2010 at 9:44am — No Comments

Wimbledon Men's Preview - Federer's legacy at stake

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Added by TennisEarth on June 18, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

2010 French Open - A Fortnight Dominance and Dreams

The fortnight at 2010 French Open brought a lot of surprises and witnessed the coronation of an emotional set of champions with Spaniard Rafael Nadal re-affirming his dominance and Francesca Schiavone realising a long-yearning dream with a Grand Slam triumph on Parisian clay.

The 2010 French Open finally came to a close in sensational style when some re-affirmed their supremacy and others rejoiced in that special moment that they dreamt of all their lives. TennisEarth.com…

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Added by TennisEarth on June 6, 2010 at 2:18pm — No Comments

2010 French Open - Contender in Focus - Robin Soderling

Swede Robin Soderling seems to have made it a habit to find his penultimate form on the red clay of Paris. Last year, it was the King of Clay- Rafael Nadal, and this year- the Greatest Ever- Roger Federer. Let's take a look at Swede Robin Soderling's contendership at the 2010 French Open.…

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Added by TennisEarth on June 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Nadal - Exclusively left-handed for on-court Destruction

Not many people know that where Rafa's left hand does all the talking on a tennis court, it's his right hand that gets him almost every other thing in life. But inevitably, the question arises, what if Nadal was a right-hander on court too...? Wanna know, read on to find out...!…

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Added by TennisEarth on May 29, 2010 at 9:09am — No Comments

Roland Garros Men's Preview - Nadal's homecoming or Federer's revival

With every year passing, the men's event in the premier claycourt championship at Roland Garros is becoming synonymous with one name - Rafael Nadal. Despite his 2009 success, World No.1 Roger Federer is entering the competition under the shadow of the "Mighty Mallorcan." Will Federer go against the odds to pick up his 17th slam trophy or is it Rafa's turn to take the centerstage again? Read on to find out...!

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Added by TennisEarth on May 21, 2010 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Australian Open Men's Semifinal 2 - Preview

It is almost insurmountable a task to beat Roger Federer when you are down 5-1 in the decider. Yet, a certain French Gentleman found the will and the determination to do just that and showed the world that he has arrived. We are talking about ATP star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who last year registered the biggest win of his career at Montreal Masters where despite trailing 1-5 in the decider, he bounced back to beat Swiss Maestro Roger Federer in a gruelling tie-break. This is what makes Jo-Wilfried… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 28, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Australian Open QF Day 2 - Preview

The Quarterfinal day at the 2010 Australian Open brings some of the best players in the world in action against each other. Both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer look to beat arch nemesises in their respective matches whereas Venus and Serena stay on course for an all-Williams semifinal.

Find out the expert opinion on favourites in today's exciting match-ups, click… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 26, 2010 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Federer - Soderling 2009 French Open Finals: The Calm Before the Storm

Less than an hour to go before the French final between Robin Soderling, and Roger Federer. Both players are certainly performing their final preparations before taking the stage...Most which are mental preparations, and you have to believe that the mindsets of each warrior is slightly different.

Whether Soderling likes it or not, this is uncharted territory. Robin has gone far further than he has (boldly) ever gone before in a slam, and he's got… Continue

Added by Mark Oskar on June 7, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Soderling Triumphs, to Face Federer in French Open Big Show

Soderling has done it again.

To many, this is probably one of the most improbable runs at a Grand Slam in recent memory. While he certainly isn’t the lowest ranked player to get this far, Robin Soderling has never made it past the 3rd round of any major, ever! The guy has not even won a clay event in his life...And here in France, Soderling has not only made it to the finals, he defeated arguably the greatest clay court player of all time, in what was one of the… Continue

Added by Mark Oskar on June 5, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Federer to Play 3rd Fiddle...Maybe

Roger Federer.

The ex-King of the tennis world.

The former invincible one.

The man with shots that never existed before.

Roger Federer, (on the brink of being) the #3 player in the world.

Wow.

That just sounds wrong, doesn't it?

But here we have it...Roger doesn't make the finals this week and Andy Murray takes over the #2 spot in the ATP rankings. Andy Murray will instantly hold a better position… Continue

Added by Mark Oskar on May 13, 2009 at 5:39pm — 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

Roger Federer: Spirit of a Champion

If you are a Roger Federer fan like I am, you will love this documentary my hubby found on Youtube. It's three parts in nine videos. I have put them all in a playlist so you can watch one right after another.

Check out Roger Federer: Spirit of a Champion.

Kristi
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Added by Kristi on April 26, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments