Tag: Roger Federer

Roger Federer Hoping for Another Chance at Wimbledon

Sharply dressed in a dark suit, Roger Federer stepped out onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Sunday as part of a 100-year celebration at the All England Club. And in an on-court interview, the eight-time champion made it clear that the next time he walks on the London court, he wants to be wearing traditional…


Rafael Nadal: The Goat of Tennis?

Commentary Rafael Nadal won his 14th Roland Garros tennis crown on June 5. It was also his 22nd Grand Slam victory, which sets him apart from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who each have 20 Grand Slams trophies. The Roland Garros singles final featured Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud; a 23-year-old Norwegian player ranked 8th…


Federer to Donate $500,000 to Support Ukrainian Children

Roger Federer said he will donate $500,000 to aid children affected by the war in Ukraine, while the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said it would donate a percentage of ticket revenue from their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Ukraine to a relief fund. The U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said earlier this week that…


Federer Says His Comeback Will Not Be Before Late Summer

LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland—Roger Federer said Saturday any tournament comeback from his knee surgery last year will not be until at least the late summer. The 40-year-old tennis great gave an update on his lengthy rehabilitation to Swiss broadcaster SRF when he attended a women’s World Cup ski race at Lenzerheide, where he has a home. It…


Djokovic Will Have to Be Vaccinated to Play in Australian Open

MELBOURNE—World number one Novak Djokovic and all other players will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to compete in the Australia Open next January, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Saturday. Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and said that he would wait until Tennis Australia revealed the health protocols before he…


Federer Is Very Important for Our Sport, Says Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January. Federer, 40, told Swiss media he is unlikely to return to competition until mid-2022…


Federer Set to Miss Wimbledon, Dreams of 1 More Slam Final

GENEVA—Roger Federer does not expect to return from his latest knee surgery in time for next year’s tournament at Wimbledon. The 40-year-old tennis great, who has won a record eight titles at the All England Club, said in an interview published Wednesday in Switzerland that it wouldn’t make a big difference to him if he…


Novak Djokovic Beats Rublev to Reach ATP Finals Semifinals

TURIN, Italy—Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Finals by beating Andrey Rublev 6–3, 6–2 on Wednesday. The top-ranked Djokovic is attempting to match Roger Federer’s record of six titles at the season-ending event for the top eight players in the world. Djokovic was again almost perfect on his serve, although Rublev managed…


Federer Says ‘Feeling Strong’ After Knee Surgery

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Federer, who pulled out of the U.S. Open, said in August he would be sidelined for many months because he needed more knee surgery in order to resume playing. The 40-year-old had two procedures in 2020…


Federer-Backed Shoemaker ‘On’ Aims for Over $6 Billion Valuation in US IPO

On Holding AG, a shoe firm backed by Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, is targeting a valuation of more than $6 billion in a U.S. initial public offering (IPO), a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday. The company plans to sell 31.1 million shares in the IPO, priced between $18 and $20 per share. It would raise…