Roger Federer

As Nadal plays his last tourney, Federer sends an emotional note from 'your fan, Roger'

11:05am November 19, 2024

"You challenged me in ways no one else could," Roger Federer tells Rafael Nadal, who will retire after this week's Davis Cup tennis tournament.

Serena Williams and Roger Federer take a selfie following their mixed doubles match on Jan. 1, 2019, in Perth, Australia.

Serena Williams and Roger Federer changed tennis forever. So will their retirements

9:56am September 19, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

Williams, 40, and Federer, 41, have both announced in short succession their plans to retire, leaving the tennis world without two of its most iconic players.

"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," Roger Federer said as he announced his retirement at age 41.

Roger Federer announces his retirement from competitive tennis

10:30am September 15, 2022

by Bill Chappell

At age 41, his body is telling him the time has come, the Swiss tennis great said in a video message released on Thursday. Federer has won more than 100 titles, including 20 Grand Slam singles wins.

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Veteran Tennis Stars Still Prove Le Creme De La Creme In Paris

4:37pm May 27, 2019

by Mary Louise Kelly

It's day two of the French Open. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim about what to expect from tennis' aging greats and up-and-comers.

Serena Williams and Roger Federer, shown here at the Wimbledon Championships 2012 Winners Ball, are set to play each other at a mixed doubles match on New Year's Day at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia.

Serena Williams And Roger Federer To Face Off For The First Time

12:32pm December 31, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The tennis legends will meet at a mixed doubles match in Perth, Australia. They have been on the international tennis circuit for decades and hold 43 Grand Slam titles between them.

Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic to win his record eighth men's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Sunday.

Federer Seizes Record 8th Wimbledon Title, Beating Cilic In Straight Sets

11:48am July 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The win breaks a tie Federer, 35, held with Pete Sampras for the most wins at the legendary tournament. It adds to his record for most Grand Slam singles championships, which now stands at 19.

Venus Williams and Spain's Garbine Muguruza each compete in the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Williams will face Muguruza in the women's singles final on Saturday.

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In Wimbledon Finals, Venus Williams And Roger Federer Could Set Age Records

8:29pm July 14, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Either star could be the oldest Wimbledon winner of the Open era, and Williams could claim oldest Grand Slam title. Williams, 37, faces off with Garbine Muguruza; Federer, 35, plays Marin Cilic.

Rafael Nadal throws his towel to a ball boy during his semifinal against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open.

Nadal Books Date With Federer For Australian Open Title

4:26pm January 27, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The matchup answers the prayers of tennis fans eager to see a ninth Grand Slam final between the pair. Neither player won a Grand Slam last year.

Venus Williams, 36, will face off against her sister Serena, 35, in Saturday's Australian Open final. Williams beat fellow American Coco Vandeweghe Thursday to reach the finals.

14 Years Later, Venus And Serena Williams Meet Again In Australian Open Final

7:41am January 26, 2017

by Bill Chappell

For now at least, the Australian Open's final bracket is strictly for the over-30 club, as Roger Federer also earned a spot in the men's final.

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after slipping during a men's singles semifinal match during Wimbledon in London.

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Roger Federer Will Sit Out Olympics, Rest Of 2016

3:56pm July 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The Grand Slam tennis champion announced he needs more time to recover from knee surgery. He plans to put his energy toward coming back strong and healthy in 2017.