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Roger Federer Won’t be Number One Again

Posted on 14 Feb, 2012, by in Tennis

Roger Federer, at 30 years of age, 16 grand slam titles and 70 singles titles, still has the hunger to pursue more titles, more money, and even regaining the ATP rankings number one spot which he held on to so easily and successfully during years past. The problem is the consistency and ability, compared to someone like Novak Djokovic, isn’t there anymore. More

Roger Federer – 15 Years of Hair in 40 Seconds

Posted on 9 Feb, 2012, by in Tennis

Roger Federer has been part of the Tennis World, a prominent one, for nearly a decade now. Erupting onto the scene by beating Pete Sampras, and soon following it with four years of complete dominance on all courts except for the Roland Garros, with the final loose end taken care of in 2009. More

Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Murray = The Beatles?

Posted on 7 Feb, 2012, by in Tennis

This photo-shopped version of the Abbey Road album cover, with Murray as George Harrison, Federer as McCartney, Djokovic as Ringo and Nadal as John Lennon doesn’t exactly describe the current state of power the correct way, but it’s awesomely cool to look at. More

No Problems For Roger Federer So Far

Posted on 22 Jan, 2012, by in Tennis

Roger Federer doesn’t fall before quarterfinals, and Bernard Tomic wasn’t about to change that tradition. Federer didn’t have many problems after the first set, beating the talented 19 year old Australian in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to his 31st consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal. More

Australian Open First Round no Problem for Federer

Posted on 16 Jan, 2012, by in Tennis

Roger Federer’s name has been in the news in recent days mostly for Rafael Nadal bad mouthing the all time leader in grand slam titles, but his 2012 Australian Open began postively with a straight sets win over Alexander Kudryavtsev in the first round on the first day at Melbourne, winning 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. More

Nadal Against Federer’s Neutral Stance on Tennis Schedule

Posted on 15 Jan, 2012, by in Tennis

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are big rivals on the tennis court, but usually seem like pretty good friends off of it. Well, it seems not all is perfect between them, as Nadal criticized Federer for not being vocal enough about the players’ battle to change the ATP tour schedule, preferring to keep a clean image. More

Active Grand Slam Champions

Posted on 14 Jan, 2012, by in Featured

Roger Federer won his first Grand Slam title in the summer of 2003, his first of six Wimbledon titles. Rafael Nadal won his first Roland Garros in 2005, his first of five in six years. The two have 26 grand slam titles between them, winning them in the last 34 majors, 76.4% split between two men. More

Eternal Greatness Waiting for Novak Djokovic in 2012

Posted on 23 Dec, 2011, by in Tennis

Novak Djokovic will find it hard to repeat his incredible 2011 achievements on the tennis courts. Still, anything close to that and staying at the no.1 spot on the ATP rankings throughout 2012 will cement his place among the all time greats instead of being just another very good player. More

Finishing 2011 With a Smile (Federer vs Tsonga)

Posted on 27 Nov, 2011, by in Tennis

Roger Federer completed his perfect November with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Final of the ATP World Tour Finals. It was his sixth trophy at the year-end championship and his 70th career singles title in his 100th final, moving him back to #3 in the ATP raknings. More

ATP World Tour Finals – Nadal Dropped by Tsonga, Federer Perfect

Posted on 25 Nov, 2011, by in Tennis

Rafael Nadal’s 2011 season on the ATP tour ended on a sour note, losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, eliminating him from the World Tour Finals. Roger Federer finished the group stage with a perfect record, beating win less Mardy Fish 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. More