Roger Federer

ROGER FEDERER is yet to return to tennis since undergoing a third bout of knee surgery in August 2021.

Many pundits have tipped a 23rd appearance at SW19 next summer to be a fitting swansong for the tennis icon. Initially, hopes had been high of a fairytale return at Wimbledon, but that also failed to materialise as he continued his rehabilitation. Roger Federer's long-awaited comeback is set to take place next month as fans grow fearful over just how many chances they'll get to see the all-time great in action again.

The Swiss legend has lost all his ranking points for the first time in 25 years since he has not played competitively in more than a year. He first gained ...

- WTA Tour - WTA Tour - WTA Tour - WTA Tour - WTA Tour He later played in four of those Bossonnens events, his first in main draws of professional events.

Decades into his career, Roger Federer remains one of the world's most celebrated tennis players. As he celebrates his birthday today, revisit his early ...

After all they have accomplished, no one in this august trio seems eager to quit the game. Good.

She retired from three times, most recently in April. Like divorce, retiring loses some of its sting the third or fourth time around. Deep down (as he explained to me in the autobiography, A Champion’s Mind,) Sampras had a nagging feeling that his work was unfinished—even though his ranking was down to No. 17 and he hadn’t won three matches at a tournament since the early spring. No member of this august trio has used the “R” word except when prevailed upon—and why should they? That’s one reason why so many players un-retire to give the game another whirl. Appreciation for doubles is on the upswing, and new events like Laver Cup (is there a “Williams Cup” in tennis’ near future?) offer elite players continued visibility. Williams also lost a fiercely-contested first-round match to Harmony Tan at Wimbledon, after which a reporter asked if she was “okay” with that loss as her final memory from Wimbledon. She replied, “Obviously not. Her prep work began in Toronto today, when she earned her first singles match win since the 2021 French Open, a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Nuria Parrizas-Diaz. National Bank Open National Bank Open National Bank Open National Bank Open National Bank Open

Roger Federer, a man who needs no introduction turns 41 years of age today (August 8) 2022. The Swiss tennis legend has been on top of the world for almost ...

1 when he was 36 years and 320 days, which is the record of being the oldest player to be on the top. Between 2005 to 2007, Roger Federer played ten Grand Slam finals consecutively, it's a feat that is highly difficult to achieve in the modern era of Tennis now. Federer holds an extraordinary record of being on top of the world for 237 consecutive weeks as the no.

Their polar-opposite personalities and playing styles show that there's no single way to succeed in this solo game.

But those of us who play also know that beneath the surface politeness, tennis is a war, one in which your job isn’t to play elegantly, but to vanquish your opponent. Watching Federer in full flight, seeing him rise up on his right toe like a ballet dancer and sweep through the long arc of his one-handed backhand, is to see that freedom in action. “It is as if he plans for being in the moment, which is something I think all of us can learn from him. He really overcame something that was in him, and he got rid of it and he got the steel focus. If Serena brought a new audience to U.S. tennis, Federer brought in new and old fans wherever he went. According to Christopher Clarey, author of The Master: the Brilliant Career of Roger Federer, Federer’s longevity can be attributed to his knowledge of himself. Federer was so blazingly dominant in the mid-2000s—he won 11 of the 16 majors held between 2004 and 2007—that many fans still consider his two younger rivals, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, to be usurpers of his rightful throne. He played the game the way so many thought it should be played.” For a time, Federer had all the makings of an underachiever. Federer didn’t hit the hardest serve, but few have bailed themselves out with that shot as reliably as he has. “With her standing, and her empire, she’s created a counter-voice and a new perspective,” Bryant says. That diversity has extended to those who watch the game.

When Roger Federer makes a pinky promise, it's a game-changer for one young fan. During the 2017 US Open press conference, Federer was challenged by a fan ...

A young ambitious player with passion for the game to follow in the future. There was no margin for error as the aim of the film was to show a candid moment between a top athlete and an excited fan. Zizou is currently ranked No. 1 in the USA in the 12 and under age division in both singles and doubles.

Back in 2017 a young fan challenged Roger Federer to keep playing for a few more years so that he can play a match against the tennis icon before he retired ...

- WTA Tour The 21-time Grand Slam winner, who turned 41 on Monday, last played tennis at Wimbledon 2021 when he lost in the fourth round. Fast forward a few years and Federer has kept his promise.

Izyan "Zizou" Ahmad probably never imagined the question he asked the Swiss at the 2017 US Open would lead to the "best day of his life."

Ahmad’s magnetic smile never left his face, while the same could be said for Federer. When Federer stepped out, Ahmad’s emotions turned to disbelief. In June, Ahmad was flown to Zurich for a training session, or so he thought. News News News

Roger Federer has fulfilled a promise made five years ago by accepting a challenge laid out by one of his youngest supporters on behalf of sponsor Barilla.

First propositioned during a US Open press conference in 2017, Federer “pinky promised” young Zizou that he would hit the court for a one-on-one tennis match once he was older. Dio Santos, creative director at Boomerang, said: “Zizou’s reaction to seeing Federer was so heartwarming and he delivered much more than we expected. Federer previously took a starring role in a global campaign for Barilla Pasta to show that the kitchen is the life and soul of any house party.

It was the 2017 US Open press conference where a little boy named Izyan Ahmad, who also goes by his nickname “Zizou” asked Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer ...

Soon there was an announcement that proclaimed, “All the young people watching you playing finally against a worthy opponent. “Nice to see you. After that, Zizou was escorted to the clay court lined with children who were chanting his name.

Barilla and Boomerang present a heartwarming story of a young fan getting to meet his hero in a match.

Back in August 2017, during a press conference ahead of the US Open tournament in New York, Izyan 'Zizou' Ahmad was offered the chance to ask Federer a question ...

"Is that a promise?” the youngster asked, before Federer responded: “Almost. Pinky promise.” The youngster took to Twitter after the video went viral. After a polite introduction, Ahmad asked the former world number one: “You have been the most consistent player of all time.

In addition to having demonstrated an extraordinary longevity, the three sacred monsters have literally rewritten the book of records. Rafael Nadal currently ...

During an exclusive interview with Essentially Sports, the tennis Hall of Famer opened up about the rise of young talent in tennis while talking about Djokovic and Nadal’s chances at the US Open this year. In the morning he hits with you on the tennis court and in the afternoon he dresses up for an event downtown. The Swiss phenomenon has had to deal with a serious right knee injury in the last two seasons and now seems to be on the avenue of sunset.

When Roger Federer makes a pinky promise, it's a game-changer for one young fan. During the 2017 US Open press conference, Federer was challenged by a fan ...

A young ambitious player with passion for the game to follow in the future. There was no margin for error as the aim of the film was to show a candid moment between a top athlete and an excited fan. Zizou is currently ranked No. 1 in the USA in the 12 and under age division in both singles and doubles.

Roger Federer fulfills promise: Roger Federer fulfills 5 year old promise made to young fan, surprises Zizou by playing Tennis with him in beautiful video ...

In the year 2017, at US Open press conference, a little boy named Izyan Ahmad, whose nickname is Zizou asked a question to Roger Federer that left everyone in splits. The Swiss star surprised a fan named Zizou by playing against him in Zurich, delivering on a promise he made to the young boy at a press conference five years ago. Roger Federer fulfills promise: Tennis ace Roger Federer has fulfilled a promise he made to a fan in a most heart-warming manner.

There aren't many bigger names in the world of sport than Roger Federer. The tennis superstar has been at the top of the game for decades and…

Federer, as is his way, smiled and made a pinky promise to the young man, one that he recently fulfilled in the most wholesome way. And he once again proved why the world is so fond of him after recently keeping a ‘pinky promise’ he made to a young fan back in 2017. Over the course of his career, Federer hauled in a quite ridiculous tally of 20 Grand Slam titles and, while he may not be the market leader in that regard anymore, he will always be considered the GOAT by many a fan.