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Federer beats Mathieu in Swiss Indoors semifinals

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Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates his victory against France's Paul-Henri Mathieu  during his semi-final match at the Swiss Indoors ATP tennis tournament on October 27, 2012 in Basel. AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI

Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro advanced to the Swiss Indoors final on Saturday, setting up a rematch of their epic semifinal at the London Olympics.

Posted: October 28th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Tennis: I’ve achieved No. 1 goal, says Federer

Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Andy Murray of Britain in their semi-final match of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, on October 13, 2012. Murray won 6-4, 6-4. AFP FILE PHOTO

A relaxed Roger Federer says achieving the year-end number one ranking would be a bonus after a successful season but insists he has already achieved his goal, which was winning back top spot.

Posted: October 14th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Tennis | Read More »

Murray beats Federer to reach Shanghai final

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Andy Murray of Britain waves to the spectators after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in their semifinal match of the men's singles at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Saturday Oct. 13, 2012. Murray won 6-4, 6-4. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Two-time defending champion Andy Murray beat Roger Federer in a rain-affected semifinal Saturday to set up a rematch of the U.S. Open final against Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters.

Posted: October 14th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Tennis | Read More »

Federer v Murray, Djokovic v Berdych in Shanghai

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia wipes sweat during the men's singles Quarterfinal match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Friday October 12, 2012. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-3. AP/Kin Cheung

For the first time in the four-year existence of the Shanghai Masters, the top four seeds have reached the semifinals.

Posted: October 12th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Federer gets death threat from fan site

A Chinese state media report says security for the Shanghai Masters is being tightened after an online death threat against tennis star Roger Federer.

Posted: October 6th, 2012 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Other Sports,Section | Read More »

Shanghai ups security after Federer threat

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A Chinese state media report says security for the Shanghai Masters is being tightened after an online death threat against tennis star 1 Roger Federer.

Posted: October 5th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Shanghai Masters: Roger Federer targeted by Chinese death threat

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Shanghai Masters organizers have tightened security around Roger Federer after the top-ranked men’s tennis player was targeted by an online death threat, a report said Thursday.

Posted: October 5th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Tennis | Read More »

Serena Williams wins 6-0, 6-0 in US Open 4th round

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Serena Williams didn’t drop a game Monday as she moved into the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Roger Federer advanced with even less work when Mardy Fish pulled out of their fourth-round match for precautionary reasons.

Posted: September 4th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Tennis | Read More »

Roddick plans retirement; Tsonga exits early at the US Open

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Andy Roddick speaks during a news conference during the second round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in New York. Roddick says the U.S. Open will be the last tournament of his career. The 2003 U.S. Open champion and former No. 1 announced his plans to retire at a news conference Thursday, his 30th birthday.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

As Andy Roddick announced his planned retirement from tennis, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga made a very unplanned departure at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Posted: August 31st, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Other Sports | Read More »

Federer beats Djokovic for fifth Cincinnati title

Roger Federer, from Switzerland, hits a backhand against Novak Djokovic, from Serbia, during the men's final at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, in Mason, Ohio. Federer won 6-0, 7-6 (7). (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Roger Federer won his sixth title of the season as he beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (9/7) in a battle between the top two players in the world on Sunday at the Cincinnati Masters.

Posted: August 20th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Cincinnati final

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

World No. 1 Roger Federer and World No. 2 Novak Djokovic booked a showdown in Sunday’s final at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters with straight-set semi-final triumphs on Saturday.

Posted: August 19th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Olympics: Murray routs Federer to take gold

Britain's Andy Murray kisses his gold medal on the podium of the men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, in London, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Britain’s Andy Murray demolished Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the Olympic men’s final on Sunday to win his first gold medal and avenge his Wimbledon final defeat against the world number one.

Posted: August 6th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Olympics: Federer laments shadowy doubles loss

Roger Federer. AP FILE PHOTO

Roger Federer insisted the lengthy shadows on Court 18 played a key role as he and Stanislas Wawrinka saw their defence of the Olympic doubles titles ended by Israel’s Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram.

Posted: August 2nd, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

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