WHY WAS ROGER FEDERER NAMED ROGER?

Aug. 8 | It was 29 years ago on August 8, 1981 that Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland. Why did Federer’s parents Robert and Lynette name him Roger? Writes Rene Stauffer in his book ROGER FEDERER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION ($19.95, New Chapter Press,...

ROGER FEDERER’S TRAGEDY

Aug. 1 | There has been much written this week about Roger Federer’s decision to “try out” former Pete Sampras coach Paul Annacone as his personal coach as the 16-time major tournament winner looks to regain his form after failing to reach the semifinals...

FEDERER’S FIRST MAGIC SUNDAY

Jun. 20 | It was seven years ago in 2003 that Roger Federer first tasted victory at Wimbledon. The Swiss maestro, who is seeking a seventh Wimbledon title in 2010, finally broke through to win his first major title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club by beating...

FEDERER PART OF 700 CLUB

May. 29 | Roger Federer is now a member of the 700 club. His third-round win over German Julian Reister marked the 700th win of Federer’s career. Who did the Swiss maestro beat for his career ATP World Tour level win? Rene Stauffer, the author of the book...

ROGER FEDERER’S GRAND SLAM DEBUT AT THE 1999 FRENCH OPEN

May. 22 | Roger Federer is playing in his 44th career Grand Slam tournament at the 2010 French Open. He is the most prolific winner of major titles, winning a record 16 major singles titles and has reached at least the semifinals of his last 23 major tournaments. Federer’s...

WHEN WILL ROGER AND RAFA MEET AGAIN?

May. 11 | By Randy Walker Many are speculating – and hoping – that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their epic rivalry soon. The two titans have not clashed in a year – since the final of Madrid last May, won by Federer 6-4, 6-4. The stretch...

ROGER FEDERER’S FITNESS GURU

Apr. 14 | Why has Roger Federer been able to achieve such incredible feats in tennis? Of course, his immense talent is a large reason, but his health and fitness is another major factor. Federer has been without serious injury for most of his career and his...

FEDERER-BERDYCH REPRISE IN KEY BISCAYNE

Mar. 30 | By Randy Walker Who is Tomas Berdych? That was the refrain from many people at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece when a 19-year-old Berdych, an relative unknown to almost anyone outside of Czech tennis circles, provided one of the biggest...

FEDERER SHOCKED BY BAGHDATIS IN INDIAN WELLS

Mar. 17 | World No. 1 Roger Federer wasted three match points and then lost to Marcos Baghdatis 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (4) Tuesday night in a third-round shock upset result at the BNP Paribas Open. A joyous Baghdatis bent down and kissed the court after his first...

FEDERER’S FIRST HISTORIC FEAT

Feb. 11 | Roger Federer first placed his names among some of the greatest players of all time back in 2001, when he accounted for all three points in a 3-2 win for Switzerland over the United States in the first round of the 2001 Davis Cup. Federer’s accomplishment...

FEDERER’S FIRST ATP TITLE

Feb. 4 | Nine years ago, on February 4, 2001, Roger Federer finally broke through and won his first ATP singles title. As documented in the book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY, Federer, then relatively uncertain19-year-old struggling to live up to the heavy expectations...

WHEN FEDERER FIRST BECAME NO. 1

Feb. 2 | February 2 is an historic day in the life and career of Roger Federer. As documented in the book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY, it was February 2, 2004 when Federer first became the No. 1 player in the world. It was one day after Federer won his first...