Roger Federer

Roger Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena Williams

January 1, 2019Sports

Roger Federer emerged triumphant from an historic first meeting with Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.

Roger Federer thrashes Alexander Zverev to win his ninth Halle tennis title

June 25, 2017Sports

American John Isner serves during a match at the 2014 US Open. Isner is only one of two Americans among the top 50 men's players, and has never appeared in the final of a major tournament.

Why have the American men’s tennis stars disappeared?

September 5, 2014Sports

The "Sliderman," Gael Monfils, in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their fourth round match at the US Open on Tuesday.

Quirky French tennis star Gaël Monfils is wowing crowds at the US Open

September 3, 2014Sports

US Open heads into final rounds

May 14, 2014Sports

Where has Britain’s ‘stiff upper lip’ gone?

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Brits are known for having a certain stiff upper lip. Keep Calm and Carry On and such. But recently, that stiff lip has, well, slackened. Take Andy Murray, who cried his way into British hearts during Wimbledon.

Federer’s Wimbledon win generates six-figure donation to British charity

August 15, 2013

A British gambler bet that Roger Federer would win seven or more Wimbledon titles in his career. Though the gambler died in 2009, his bet lived on. And after Sunday’s victory, the betting agent paid off the bet to OxFam, who was the beneficiary of the man’s fortune.

Federer Wimbledon Triumph Nets Big Win for Oxfam

August 14, 2013Sports

A bet placed nearly a decade ago on Roger Federer winning seven or more Wimbledon titles, has netted more than $150,000 for Oxfam.

Wrapping up the first weekend of the US Open

August 14, 2013Sports

As the players ended the first week of the U.S. Open, many familiar faces moved on. Amy Eddings, host of “All Things Considered” on New York Public Radio, was at the U.S. Open on Sunday. She wraps up all the weekend’s action.

Federer’s grand slam streak ends

August 14, 2013Sports

Tennis great Roger Federer’s streak of 23 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals came to an end yesterday. Tom Perrotta is the senior editor at Tennis Magazine, and he has details of this major upset and the significance of one of sports’ greatest records.