Defending champion Novak Djokovic and eight-time titlist Roger Federer were placed on opposite halves of the Wimbledon bracket in Friday’s draw, meaning they only could meet in the final—which would be a rematch of their epic 2019 title showdown. The reigning women’s champion, No. 3-ranked Simona Halep, pulled out of the field just before the…
Slowing Down? Federer Says No as He Advances at French Open
Roger Federer disliked the implication he’s slowing down. When the 39-year-old Federer drew a time violation Thursday at the French Open for not playing fast enough, he protested to the chair umpire and to his opponent, Marin Cilic. The warning in the second set came after Cilic twice complained to the chair that Federer wasn’t…
Le Grand Retour: Federer Wins Return to Paris, Slam Action
PARIS—They feted Roger Federer with as loud as applause gets from a crowd capped at 1,000 people in Court Philippe Chatrier—when he walked out with a wave, when he hit one of his 48 winners, even when he attempted a back-to-the-net ‘tweener and hit the ball out. This match bathed in sunshine Monday meant Federer…
Djokovic, Nadal, Federer Grouped in Same Half at French Open
Well, here’s a new one for the Big Three of men’s tennis: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer ended up in the same half of the French Open field. Thursday’s draw in Paris marks the first time in their long and distinguished careers that Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer all are on one side of…
Tennis-Federer Gets Serena’s Vote in GOAT Debate
While fans and pundits continue to debate who should be considered the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams says Roger Federer gets her vote. Rafael Nadal picked up a record-extending 13th French Open title in October to join Federer at the top of the list of men’s Grand…
Federer Gets Serena’s Vote in GOAT Debate
While fans and pundits continue to debate who should be considered the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams says Roger Federer gets her vote. Rafael Nadal picked up a record-extending 13th French Open title in October to join Federer at the top of the list of men’s Grand…
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