Federer hails ‘historic’ Nadal ahead of imminent retirement MÁLAGA: Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
Sports Retirement can make you feel ‘like an alien’ in tennis, says Federer BERLIN: Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid... Published 18 Sep, 2024 06:30pm
Sports Nadal’s 2007 French Open winning racket sells for $118k at auction Rafael Nadal’s championship point winning racket from his 2007 French Open final victory over Roger Federer was sold... Published 29 Jan, 2024 06:48pm
Sports Djokovic admits Federer tensions early in career MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic has opened up on how he riled Roger Federer when he broke onto the scene as a cocky... Published 20 Jan, 2024 10:07am
Sports Federer hopes to captain Team Europe in Laver Cup one day Roger Federer said he enjoys being a part of the tennis community after his retirement last year and expressed an... Published 21 Sep, 2023 10:40am
Perspectives Wimbledon 2023: new era, but the same charm? So here we are. Another season on the grass courts is over. One that seemingly made up for all the lost splendor,... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 03:22pm
Life & Style Brad Pitt respects F1 and thrills drivers at Silverstone Brad Pitt was full of praise and respect for Formula One and, in particular, the drivers on Sunday after spending... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 04:58pm
Sports Federer wows Wimbledon crowd from royal box LONDON: Wimbledon paid tribute to Roger Federer on Tuesday as the eight-time champion returned to the scene of his... Published 04 Jul, 2023 06:10pm
Sports Federer hails ‘unbelievable’ Djokovic but ‘hard to say’ who’s greatest BERLIN: Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic’s record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title achievement as “unbelievable”... Published 22 Jun, 2023 10:05am
Technology Federer serves up directions as latest voice on Waze navigation app After a career spent navigating the toughest opponents on the court, 20-times major winner Roger Federer will now... Published 01 Jun, 2023 12:27pm
Sports Djokovic says ‘Big Four’ rivalries made him tougher ROME: Novak Djokovic said his rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray had helped him become... Published 15 May, 2023 09:14am
Sports Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport: Federer Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a “brutal” blow... Published 08 May, 2023 10:33am
Markets UBS shareholders to weigh in on Credit Suisse mega-merger GENEVA: UBS shareholders get their first chance to grill the bank's bosses Wednesday over its shotgun marriage to... Updated 05 Apr, 2023 10:47am
Sports Swiatek, Shelton sign up with Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand On Women’s world number one Iga Swiatek has agreed a deal with Swiss sportswear brand On and will don their gear... Published 21 Mar, 2023 02:44pm
Sports Stan’s the man as veteran claims Davis Cup victory for Switzerland PARIS: Stan Wawrinka took Switzerland to the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday, winning a rollercoaster... Published 05 Feb, 2023 11:23am
Sports Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal LONDON: Sitting courtside Rafa Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at... Updated 24 Sep, 2022 12:35pm
Sports Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup LONDON: Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a “super special” match alongside... Published 23 Sep, 2022 07:53pm
Sports Federer and Nadal team up for doubles on Friday at Laver Cup Swiss icon Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with great rival Rafa... Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:07pm
Sports Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic LONDON: Novak Djokovic hailed the retiring Roger Federer as one of the greatest athletes of all time and said he... Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:32pm
Sports I won’t become a tennis ghost, says Federer, ahead of final bow LONDON: Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:30pm
Sports Federer admits he ‘stopped believing’ he could come back LONDON: Roger Federer said Wednesday that he decided to retire because he “stopped believing” he could continue... Published 21 Sep, 2022 12:49pm
Sports Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup Andy Murray said he was hoping for a “special” final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week’s Laver... Published 17 Sep, 2022 10:14pm
Perspectives Roger's ace goodbye The legendary sportsman announced on Thursday that he would retire from competitive tennis, following the Laver Cup... Updated 16 Sep, 2022 09:35pm
Sports Djokovic hails ‘incredible moments and battles’ with Federer PARIS: Novak Djokovic paid tribute to his long-time rival Roger Federer on Friday, hailing the “incredible moments... Published 16 Sep, 2022 07:54pm
Sports ‘God Save the King’: world media bows down to retiring Federer HONG KONG: From China to India, and France to the United States, world media hailed Roger Federer as one of the... Published 16 Sep, 2022 11:52am
Sports Serena welcomes Federer to retirement: ‘always looked up to you’ NEW YORK: Serena Williams welcomed Roger Federer to the tennis “retirement club” on Thursday, saying she has always... Published 16 Sep, 2022 10:09am
Sports Roger Federer to retire from the sport after next week’s Laver Cup Roger Federer broke the news fans across the world have long been fearing when he announced on Thursday he will... Updated 15 Sep, 2022 07:13pm
Sports Federer hails ‘grace’ of Queen Elizabeth II as Pele salutes ‘legacy’ LONDON: Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her “elegance” and “grace” as the world of sport stopped to pay... Published 09 Sep, 2022 10:23am
Sports Nadal ‘super excited’ for Federer return at Laver Cup Roger Federer has not played competitive tennis in more than a year and, like his legion of fans, Rafa Nadal also... Published 27 Aug, 2022 10:36am
Sports Federer says he hopes to play Wimbledon ‘one more time’ LONDON: Roger Federer said Sunday he hopes to play Wimbledon “one more time” despite being sidelined for a year with... Published 03 Jul, 2022 09:15pm
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