Roger meets Haas next
Roger Federer30 June 2007
Roger Federer took another confident step closer to a fifth successive Wimbledon title today as Centre Court fell in love with an eyebrow-pierced, Russian literature-loving Serb called Tipsy.
Federer Silences Safin, Roddick Wins at Wimbledon
Roger Federer30 June 2007
World No. 1 Roger Federer and former No. 1 Andy Roddick marched on toward a potential semifinal meeting Friday at Wimbledon, both advancing into the round of 16 with efficient straight-set wins. Federer overwhelmed
Federer Makes It 50 Straight on Grass
Roger Federer29 June 2007
“If I wouldn’t make maybe that point, the whole match might turn out different today”
‘GOD MADE ROGER FEDERER.’ That sign, white block letters on a dark background, stands in front of a church in Wimbledon village, about a 20-minute walk from the All England Club. Told about it, Federer appreciated the sentiment.
‘I didn’t see it,’ he said. ‘Maybe now I’ll go have a look around.’
Federer had plenty of time for sightseeing Thursday, when he competed for all of 11 minutes. That was enough to finish off Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 for the Swiss star’s 50th consecutive victory on grass, in a match suspended overnight. Read more
Federer, Nadal Win on Same Day as Wimbledon Catches Up
Roger Federer29 June 2007
World No. 1 Roger Federer and No. 2 Rafael Nadal competed on the same day Thursday as Wimbledon made up for rain-delayed matches, and both easily advanced in their quest to repeat last year’s final.Federer resumed his m
Federer’s fast finish
Roger Federer28 June 2007
Roger Federer needed just 10 minutes to finish his rain-interrupted match against Juan Martin del Potro on Thursday, winning 6-2 7-5 6-1 to notch his 50th successive victory on grass.
Federer wins 50th straight grass match (AP)
Roger Federer28 June 2007
Roger Federer won his 50th straight match on grass Thursday, beating 18-year-old Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the third round at Wimbledon. The four-time defending champion had led 2-0 in the third set before rain halted play Wednesday. When they resumed, the top-ranked Swiss needed only 11 minutes to complete the match, winning three straight games before Del Potro…
Henman frustrated by the rain as Federer enforces generation gap
Roger Federer28 June 2007
“It’s difficult, don’t get me wrong”
If in future years the All England Club is ever called on to justify its investment in a new retractable roof over Centre Court, it will probably point back to the 2007 Championships. via The Belfast Telegraph
Roddick Through, Federer Rained On at Wimbledon
Roger Federer28 June 2007
Favorites Roger Federer and Andy Roddick were in action Wednesday at Wimbledon, with the American navigating the rains, but the Swiss held up to finish his match on Thursday.Roddick handled Thai Danai Udomchoke 6-3, 6-4,
Rampant Roger Runs Riot on Roofless Wimbledon
Roger Federer26 June 2007
Well maybe Roger Federer did not run riot during the opening match on centre court for the 2007 Wimbledon tennis event, however he did have comfortable victory over Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. The match lasted one hour 32 minutes.
Federer is the four time defending champion and later said he was happy to get off to a good start in his title defence. Following a tough French Open campaign Federer comes into Wimbledon without having played in a grass court lead up event. In a match that pitted the world number one against the 85th ranked player in the world Federer showed that he is still a master of grass.
Wimbledon is undergoing a major facelift as the old roof has been removed to make way for a high tech replacement that will provide cover to the entire court allowing play to continue when it rains at Wimbledon. […]
Federer, Roddick Win Wimbledon Openers
Roger Federer26 June 2007
World No. 1 Roger Federer and former No. 1 Andy Roddick began their Wimbledon title quests with wins Monday leading to a potential semifinal showdown, finishing amidst showers that suspended or cancelled the majority of