Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis

Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 13:04

Johnny Watterson: Tennis has to figure out where it wants to go from here

Names such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of players

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 06:00

Conor Niland: ‘The Irish got such a kick out of me playing Wimbledon, but unfortunately there was just one chance’

Limerick native had a rollercoaster career as a pro tennis player, training with Serena Williams and playing against greats including Novak Djokovic. Regrets? He has a few, he tells Lauren Murphy

Sat May 25 2024 - 05:00

A-Z of the Sporting Year: A bad start for Novak Djokovic, an untimely end for Eddie Jones

Heady days for Katie Taylor, Irish cricket and laser-eyed Pat Spillane; and a heck of a time for tennis, Roy Keane, Phil Mickelson and many more.

Sat Dec 31 2022 - 05:00

‘I don’t know why you’d want to play that sport because it’s dreadful to watch’: The sports quotes of the year

From guff-spouting pundits to a party-loving Ronan O’Gara, here are the quips, bloopers and characters who marked the sporting feats of 2022

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 10:00

Roger Federer Q&A: ‘I’ll never forget what Nadal did for me in London’

Retired tennis player bowed out from tennis at the Laver Cup in doubles after a storied career

Wed Sept 28 2022 - 13:08

Tears flow as curtain comes down on Roger Federer’s glittering career

‘We’ll get through this somehow. It’s been a wonderful day. I told the guys I’m happy, not sad’

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 10:50

Roger Federer will bow out of tennis in doubles alongside Rafael Nadal

Swiss player says he will be able to compete only in doubles because of injury

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 12:18

Novak Djokovic lauds retiring Roger Federer’s ‘integrity and poise’

Tributes continue to flow after Swiss legend announced he will retire from professional tennis next week

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 15:51

Roger Federer calls it a day; Shamrock Rovers endure tough night in Belgium

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 06:57

Style with substance, grace with athleticism, Roger Federer had it all

He did not win the most Grand Slams but watching him play was a different tennis experience

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 19:26

Roger Federer to bring curtain down on stellar tennis career at 41

‘I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear’

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 17:19

Twenty’s plenty: A look at Roger Federer’s Grand Slam title successes

The Swiss star’s major wins came in all four Grand Slam tournaments and spanned 15 years

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 14:56

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ends tennis career with emotional French Open farewell

37-year-old French star loses to No 8 seed Casper Ruud in his final singles match

Tue May 24 2022 - 15:44

Boris Becker does not know where Wimbledon trophies are, court hears

Former champion accused of failing to hand over some titles when declared bankrupt

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 20:20

Medvedev’s top ranking under a cloud following demands for Russia ban

Ukrainian Tennis Federation urges ITF to immediately expel Russia and Belarus

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 11:45

Serbian prosecutors: Novak Djokovic did not use fake positive Covid tests

The prosecution office said that it had received a request for criminal proceedings

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 07:43

Rafael Nadal’s hunger remains after historic 21st grand slam title win

The 35-year-old says the victories are more enjoyable the older he gets

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00

Tipping Point: Demonisation of Novak Djokovic is difficult to stomach

Self-described liberals laughing at his predicament should heed their #BeKind hashtag

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:33

Johnny Watterson: Lateral flow of time will expose Djokovic’s anti-vaxxer crusade

Federal government realised star’s sense of entitlement grated with Aussie public

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 06:00

Naomi Osaka a welcome arrival for nervy Australian Open

Tournament facing a lack of star power due to injuries and Covid-19 restrictions

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 18:19

Djokovic ‘likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate’

Father says Tennis Australia’s stance tantamount to ‘blackmail’

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 15:30

Roger Federer to miss Australian Open after multiple knee surgeries

Swiss legend unlikely to return until mid-2022 but still hopes for miracle slam win

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 09:03

Unvaccinated tennis players unlikely to get visas to enter Australia

Djokovic’s Australian Open title defence and bid for Grand Slam record in doubt

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 09:03

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 07:00

Raducanu and Medvedev signal new era and shift Grand Slam expectations

Younger generation of men’s players have been edging forward for some time

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 20:00

Johnny Sexton looks ready to roar in blue and green after being left behind by Lions

36-year-old’s ambition burns bright and summer snub seems to have sharpened his focus

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00

Del Potro an unfortunate example of the physical toll top-class tennis can take

Decimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand Slam

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:07

Tokyo 2020: In the Olympic Village, everyone wants a piece of Novak Djokovic

Serbian world number one has no issue with his popularity among his fellow Olympians

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 18:55

Coco Gauff pulls out of Olympics after positive test for Covid-19

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep have all withdrawn

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 11:13

Covid cases found at Olympic hotel in Japan as IOC hails ‘historic’ Games

Brazilian delegation in bubble separated from other guests haven’t been infected

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 12:15

Roger Federer latest to withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

‘During the grass-court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee’

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 08:49

Djokovic the first among equals as he reaches major landmark

Serbian joins great rivals Federer and Nadal on 20 Grand Slams – and looks poised for further success

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 19:24

Roger Federer may not have a fairy tale ending, but that’s fine

Maybe the 39-year-old is finally finished but he has earned the right to keep on swinging

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Relentless Novak Djokovic storms into latest Wimbledon final

Serb one game away from three consecutive titles after straight set win over Shapovalov

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 21:35

Sunday special for Italy as Matteo Berrettini reaches Wimbledon final

25-year-old becomes first Italian to reach final at SW17 after win over Hubert Hurkacz

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 18:15

The Irishman supplying Wimbledon: 'I knew nothing about events rental at first'

Greg Lawless of Arena Events Grop plots deals as sports schedule rebounds after a challening year

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 13:00

Roger Federer loses Wimbledon quarter-final to Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets

Swiss star’s hopes of winning a ninth singles title are ended by young Polish player

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 18:23

Djokovic makes short work of Fucsovics to secure Wimbledon semi-final slot

World number one will now face Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the semi-finals

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 17:01

Aryna Sabalenka finally delivering on her promise at Wimbledon

Semi-final place beckons after impressive victory over Ons Jabeur on centre court

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 19:15

Roger Federer the oldest man to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

The 39 year-old is into final eight and beginning to look ominously good again

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 21:00

Players question Wimbledon’s slippery Centre Court surface

Serena Williams was the second retirement in a row on tennis’s most famous court

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 09:22

Federer avoids slip up as Mannarino retires injured

More questions than answers for former champion at Wimbledon

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 20:21

Like it or not, Novak Djokovic is set to be the best men’s tennis player ever

Fans don’t warm to Serb like they did Nadal or Federer but the numbers can’t be denied

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00

Serena Williams joins list of tennis stars to rule out competing at Olympics

Four-time gold medallist reluctant to go because she wouldn't be able to take her daughter

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 14:42

Andy Murray faces tricky Wimbledon return against Basilashvili

Federer can’t face Djokovic until final; Serena Williams will play Aliaksandra Sasnovich

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 12:16

Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number

Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

Novak Djokovic fights back from the brink to win second French Open title

Stefanos Tsitsipas takes two set lead but Serb turns tables to land 19th career Grand Slam

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 19:53

Lorenzo Musetti gives Novak Djokovic a fright before fading out

Italian teenager won first two sets but bowed out in final set following medical break

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 16:37

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open ahead of fourth-round match

Swiss star signalled on Saturday that he might pull out with Wimbledon in mind

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 12:54

French Open: Roger Federer recovers composure to advance

Round-up: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal also reach next round with straight sets wins

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 19:02

Serena Williams grinds past Buzarnescu to keep French Open dream alive

Bid for record 24-th Grand Slam rolls into third round after gritty three-set victory

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 20:42

Roger Federer’s guide to what to do and see in Switzerland

The tennis champion, now a tourism ambassador, shares some off-the-beaten-path recommendations

Tue May 18 2021 - 12:53

‘The English haven’t gone’ - Perez insists Super League project not dead

‘I’m convinced that if this project doesn’t work another similar one will’

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 10:22

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