WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – Roger Federer was back in form as he beat top seed Novak Djokovic in the first semi-final at Wimbledon, 6 July. The Swiss dominated the match to win 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 and the Serb was frequently struggling to keep up. If Federer wins the final on Sunday he will regain the [...]
Sports, tennis: Federer triumphs in thriller final
November 27, 2011 by
LONDON, ENGLAND – Roger Federer played his 100th ATP final and notched up a record sixth title in the end of year ATP World Tour Final 27 November, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 6-3. The Swiss master also moved past Stefan Edberg in his total number of wins but still has some way to go [...]
Sports, tennis: Tsonga beats Nadal to join Federer in semi-finals
November 25, 2011 by
LONDON, ENGLAND – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga survived a dip in form in the second set to send Rafael Nadal back to Spain by eliminating him from the ATP World Tour Finals 7-6 4-6 6-3 in London, 24 November. The Spanish star, currently second in the ATP rankings, can now prepare for the final of the Davis [...]
Sports, tennis: Roger gives Rafa a lesson
November 22, 2011 by
LONDON, ENGLAND – It was just like old days as Roger Federer gave a masterclass in controlled aggression to sweep past Rafael Nadal in the World Tour Finals 22 November. Federer’s tennis was close to perfection as he won 6-3 6-0 without breaking a sweat: even winning more than half the points when Nadal got [...]
Federer wins Paris title
November 13, 2011 by
PARIS, FRANCE – Roger Federer won his first Paris Open when he swept past Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6 -1 7-6 at Paris-Bercy, Sunday 13 November. The Swiss star has had a fine few weeks, winning in Basel and Paris in preparation for the big end of season World Tour Finals in London. Federer swept to an [...]
Djokovic beats Nadal and goes top
July 4, 2011 by
Wimbledon, London: Novak Djokovic broke the eight year domination of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal when he beat Nadal in four sets 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-3 to take the 2011 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Championship, Sunday 3 July. The Serb also moved to the top of the ATP rankings after an exceptional start to the year [...]
Federer crashes out to Tsonga
June 30, 2011 by
Wimbledon, London Roger Federer’s dream of a seventh Wimbledon title, and a 17th Grand Slam win disappeared as the French 12th seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga came back from two sets down to win 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-4, 29 June. It is the first time Federer has lost after having a two set lead. The big [...]
International sports, tennis: Federer cruises past Tsonga to Australian finals
January 29, 2010 by
Melbourne, Australia (GenevaLunch) – Swiss tennis star Roger Federer cruised past Swiss resident (canton Vaud) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 6-2 6-3 6-2 to reach the finals of the Australian Open. Federer and British player Andy Murray face off Sunday for the title. Links to other sites: Australian Open, TSR (Fre)
International sports, tennis: Chinese dreams end, Murray wins
January 28, 2010 by
Melbourne, Australia (GenevaLunch) – The big surprise in the womens’ draw for the 2010 Australian Open has been the performance of Chinese players Li Na and Zheng Jie but they failed to make it through to the final. Serena Williams powered her way past Li Na 7-6, 7-6 in a closely fought match. Justine Henin [...]
International sports, tennis: Federer rocks into Melbourne semi-finals
January 27, 2010 by
Melbourne, Australia (GenevaLunch) – Roger Federer escaped a tough first hour of play to suddenly take over his match with Nicolay Davydenko to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, 7-5. Federer now moves into the semi-finals of the Australian Open, setting another record, for playing in more Grand Slam semi-finals than any player in tennis history. The [...]
