The year’s second grand slam is next on schedule, Roland Garros (French Open). Roger Federer will be sporting a complete new Nike kit on the red clay in Paris. Part of the Nike tennis summer 2012 line, the Swiss maestro will be sporting an all black look, with RF smash clay polo, RF anthracite t-shirt, match woven shorts, and RF sma [...]
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Federer Nike kit: Roland Garros 2012
The year’s second grand slam is next on schedule, Roland Garros (French Open). Roger Federer will be sporting a complete new Nike kit on the red clay in Paris. Part of the Nike tennis summer 2012 line, the Swiss maestro will be sporting an all black look, with RF smash clay polo, RF anthracite t-shirt, match woven shorts, and RF sma [...]
Djokovic ends Federer’s run
Top seeded Novak Djokovic put an end to the Swiss maestro’s run Saturday night in Rome. Federer had come back from a six week layoff, winning the Madrid masters title and cruising into the semifinals of the Rome masters. The Serbian read the serve of the Swiss well and broke twice in the opening set alone to jump out to a one set le [...]
Federer breezes past Seppi
Back to back late night starts for Roger Federer, little past 10pm on Friday night, as he took on home crowd favorite, Andreas Seppi. The Swiss maestro stormed to taking the first set, losing only a handful of points before serving it out 6-1, in just 19 minutes. The home crowd had little to cheer behind the Italian Seppi, but early in th [...]
Federer defeats Ferrero
Beginning past 9:30pm in Rome, a delighted crowd at the Italian Open was treated to a vintage throwback match from a decade ago. Roger Federer took on Juan Carlos Ferrero, the 2003 Roland Garros champion. The match began one sided, with the Swiss maestro brushing aside one difficult service game to cruise toward the first set, 6-2. The se [...]
Roger Federer Quick Clip 2
Roger Federer is an ageless wonder in tennis, creating memorable moments with amazing shot-making. Continuing to display an element of surprise, the unique Swiss is the most popular and greatest tennis player of all time. Already in 2012, Federer has won four titles. He has shown he is still a threat at any tournament he enters, and havin [...]
Federer eases past Berlocq in Rome
Coming off his 20th masters 1000 title in Madrid on Sunday, the Swiss maestro was questionable to play the Italian Open in Rome this week. Confirmed early Tuesday that he would be playing, fans flocked to his practice session to cheer him on.
On Wednesday, he took on Argentine Carlos Berlocq. It was the first meeting between the two, and [...]
Roger Federer World Tour 2012
Posted today via his Facebook page, the Swiss maestro gave a glimpse of what is the “Roger Federer World Tour 2012 campaign.” The joint venture is with long time sponsor, Credit Suisse. Together, the campaign has given a video, and it includes a date, May 2012.
Federer’s message: Take a sneak peek at my new global campai [...]
Federer questionable for Rome masters
The Swiss maestro, who won a record tying 20th masters 1000 title at the Madrid masters Sunday, told reporters that he is unsure on competing at the Rome masters this week.
UPDATE: confirmed by source in the press, Federer said early Tuesday morning that he will play this week at the Rome masters.
Federer said he took some anti-inflammat [...]
Federer at Men in Black premiere
After defeating Tomas Berdych to win his third title at the Madrid masters (4th title of 2012, 20th masters 1000 title, 74th title of career), Roger Federer attended the premiere of Will Smith’s upcoming movie, Men in Black 3. The premiere was held nearby at La Caja Magica, and both Federer and Smith took part in the event. Actor Wi [...]
Federer twins in Madrid
Earlier today, Roger Federer won the 2012 Madrid masters, his 4th title of the year and 74th title of his career. In a record tying 20th ATP World Tour masters 1000 title, he also passed Rafael Nadal for #2 in the rankings come Monday.
In the Federer box were two special guests alongside wife Mirka, coaches Paul Annacone and Severin Luthi [...]
Rome 2012: Draw and schedule
The draw for the 2012 Rome masters was released on Saturday, May 12, prior to the conclusion of the Madrid masters. Roger Federer is playing well as of late, and he hopes to continue his level of play on the red clay in Rome. Taking a look at the draw, the Swiss maestro is again paired up with top seeded Novak Djokovic in the top half of [...]
