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Analysis: Roger Federer sees 'end is near,' hopes for on-court bye

As of now, Federer is aiming to be able to jog in January and resume tennis work two or three months after that

Novak Djokovic beats Andrey Rublev to reach ATP Finals semifinals

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Finals by beating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-2. 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 to break him in the opening game. Djokovic broke twice in each set and won the match with his 12th ace. I knew that I had to be on my toes and start well, Djokovic said. I dropped my serve again like in the first match. It was quite a nervous start from both of us until 4-3, then with new balls I somehow managed to find the right shots at the right time. "Winning the first set I put additional pressure on him, and I started to maybe play more consistently from the back of the court. I served well, that helped tremendously. I wanted to put him out of his comfort zone, taking away the time and mix up the pace. Djokovic is now 2-0 in the Green Group. He beat Casper Ruud

Roger Federer to undergo more knee surgeries, to miss upcoming US Open

Federer was last seen playing in the Wimbledon, and after that, he also gave Tokyo Olympics a miss due to knee issues

Admire class and skills of Ronaldo, Federer and Serena, says P V Sindhu

Ronaldo recently won the Golden Boot at Euro 2020, following his five goals and one assist.

Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal with 20 Slams

Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title Sunday, coming back to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final.

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon, says Federer

"I really don't know if that was the last time I'll play Wimbledon," said Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer after losing to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday

Hubert Hurkacz faces idol Federer in first Grand Slam quarterfinal

Hubert Hurkacz was 6 years old when Roger Federer won his first Wimbledon title. On Wednesday, at the age of 24, Hurkacz will try to foil Federer's latest attempt at winning a ninth. As if playing in a first Grand Slam quarterfinal wasn't special enough, Hurkacz will be on Centre Court going up against the player that he and a generation of tennis players like him grew up idolizing. Roger, what he does, the way he plays, the titles he has won he has inspired so many people, Hurkacz said. Being out there playing quarterfinals against him, it's really amazing. The Polish player earned that matchup by coming from behind to beat No. 2-seeded Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. That match resumed Tuesday under the roof on Centre Court after being suspended overnight in the fourth set because of rain; it had started at No. 2 Court, which does not have a retractable cover. It was the only fourth-round match that wasn't completed Monday, which means Hurkacz is the only man wh

Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic, Osaka, Roger Federer among players on entry list

World number one Novak Djokovic, Japan tennis star Naomi Osaka, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer have made their cut in the entry lists for the Tokyo Olympics

Wimbledon: Roger Federer breezes past Gasquet to reach third round

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer breezed past Richard Gasquet to reach the third round of the Wimbledon here at the center court

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open 2021 before 4th round

Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open on Sunday to give himself a chance to recover after emerging from a tight third-round victory that lasted about 3 1/2 hours. After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it's important that I listen to my body and make sure I don't push myself too quickly on my road to recovery," the 20-time Grand Slam champion said in a statement released by the French tennis federation. "I am thrilled to have gotten 3 matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court. Federer, who turns 40 on Aug. 8, was competing in his first major tournament since the 2020 Australian Open. Shortly after that event, he had the first of a pair of operations on his right knee. He had played just three matches this season before arriving in Paris for the clay-court Slam, which he won in 2009. Federer had made clear last month that he did not see himself as ready to contend for the French Open title this time and instead had his sig

Nadal, Federer, Djokovic in the same half of draw for French Open

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal and his big rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, were on Thursday drawn in the same half of the French Open

Novak Djokovic ties Federer in weeks at No. 1; Gauff up to No. 38

Novak Djokovic is gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, and he's already caught Federer in another significant statistic

Roger Federer withdraws from Australian Open 2021 to allow knee recovery

Six-times champion and Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Australian Open 2021

Roger Federer, Serena Williams among entries for Australian Open

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer and women's singles legend Serena Williams were among the entries named on Thursday for the Australian Open.The mega-event will take place at Melbourne Park from February 8-21 and will feature singles, doubles, and wheelchair competitions.Serena Williams' motivation is unquestioned as she sets herself up to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles by winning an eighth Australian Open crown."There are so many great storylines for the Australian Open 2021. Serena is gunning for her eighth Australian Open title while Novak Djokovic, who often seems invincible at Melbourne Park, is going for a record ninth title," said Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley in an official statement."Our own world No.1 Ash Barty will return to Grand Slam competition, as will Roger Federer as he comes back from injury. And there's a new crop of rising stars coming up to challenge them all," he added.Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka (BLR) ...

Rafael Nadal ties Roger Federer at 20 Slams by beating Djokovic in Paris

Nadal, No 2 in the rankings, improved to 100-2 at the French Open, including a combined 26-0 in semifinals and finals, and picked up his fourth consecutive title in Paris

Wimbledon invents a time machine

Over the past fortnight, the All England Club has been live streaming via Wimbledon.com a retrospective of tennis matches dating back to its centenary in 1977

Pushing 39, taking a year off - is the end of Roger Federer's career nigh?

By employing instinct and reacting faster than his opponents, Federer, over the last two decades, seized control of what matters most in tennis: time

Federer to miss French, US Open over knee surgery; will return in 2021

The 38-year-old Federer had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in February

Forbes highest-paid athletes: All you need to know about Kohli's earnings

Forbes also reported that due to coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic almost every sport has seen a dip in the players earnings with America Football being an exception

Forbes highest-paid athletes: Kohli only Indian, Roger Federer tops list

With an estimated $106.3 million earned over the past 12 months, the Swiss maestro edged out Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from the top spot