The Unofficial Roger Federer Blog: August 2008

A LITTLE ABOUT ROGER FEDERER

Born August 8, 1981, Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player, ranked World No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks. Federer has won a record breaking fifteen Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Open, six Wimbledon, five US Open, and one French Open). Federer holds many records in the game, including having appeared in ten consecutive Grand Slam men's singles finals (2005 Wimbledon Championships through the 2007 US Open) and 22 consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals (2004 Wimbledon - present). He also holds the open era records for consecutive wins on both grass courts (65) and hard courts (56). He is one of six male players to have accomplished the career Grand Slam. Federer won the men's doubles gold medal for Switzerland in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, partnering with compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka. He has a storied rivalry with Rafael Nadal.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Fed Breezes Through to Round 2!!

Federer started off the U.S Open with an impressive 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 first round victory over Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez. Fed looks for a fifth consecutive U.S Open title this year.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

A GOLD MEDAL FOR FEDERER!!!

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka beat Simon Aspelin and Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3 to claim the doubles title in Beijing on Saturday. Federer seemed overjoyed by the win which is an excellent consolation for the quarter final upset against Blake. Roger said after the match that the win was "Sort of a dream-come-true moment. " "Maybe it comes around once in a lifetime. It's almost disbelief, to some degree."

Friday, August 15, 2008

Federer Bounces Back In Doubles!!

Roger and Stanislas Wawrinka have beaten Indian rivals Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the Olympic semifinals. The pair played an incredible game that left Paes stunned who later said: "Federer is the best player in the world. Unfortunately we got stuck with him playing unbelievably well. I am still trying to figure out what we could possibly have done." The pair will now play American twins Bob and Mike Bryan, later on Friday to fight for the silver medal.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Blake Upsets Federer in Beijing

Roger Federer's dream of winning his first Olympic gold medal in Beijing ended with a 6-4, 7-6(2) upset from U.S player and 8th seeded James Blake. Federer now looks to the U.S Open as the last major of the season and his only chance to "turn the year around".

Monday, August 11, 2008

The Flag Bearer Zooms Through to Second Round

After carrying his country's flag at the Beijing Olympics Opening ceremonies Friday, Federer had a great start to the Olympic tournament with an easy 6-4, 6-2 victory over Russia's Dmitry Tursunov in the First Round.

Friday, August 8, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER!!

Today, August 8 2008, 8.8.08, is Roger Federer's 27th Birthday and it seems to be an extremely special one. Carrying your country's flag in the opening ceremony of the Olympic games is quite a birthday treat. Not to mention having your birthday on a day considered to be extremely auspicious by the Chinese. I wish Federer a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and lots of luck for the upcoming games.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Federer Loses #1 Position

Federer will lose his number one singles ranking for the first time in four and half years to Rafael Nadal on August 18, 2008. He looks forward to Beijing and the U.S Open to turn the year around. His year, however, was not so tragic as many suppose. Federer reached his 17th consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinal and his 16th Grand Slam final, tying him with Bjorn Borg for fourth most in history, not to mention tying Pete Sampras's era record for most titles on grass after winning the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. Not bad for a "disappointing year."

RECENT SCORES:

2009 US OPEN:

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. D. Britton (USA) 6-1, 6-3, 7-5.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. S. Greul (GER) 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. L. Hewitt (AUS) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4.
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Robredo (ESP) 7-5, 6-2, 6-2.
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Söderling (SWE) 6-0, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6).
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. N. Djokovic (SRB) 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-5.
W: J. del Potro (ARG) def. R. Federer (SUI) 6-3, 6-7, 6-4, 6-7, 2-6.

2009 WIMBLEDON:

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. Y. Lu (TPE) 7-5, 6-3, 6-2.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. G. Garcia-Lopez (ESP) 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. P. Kohlschreiber (GER) 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1.
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Söderling (SWE) 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5).
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. I. Karlovic (CRO) 6-3,7-5, 7-6 (3).
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Haas (GER) 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3.
W: R. Federer (SUI) def. A. Roddick (USA) 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14.

2009 ROLAND GARROS

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. A. Martin (ESP) 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. J. Acasuso (ARG) 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. P. Mathieu (FRA) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Haas (GER) 6-7 (4), 5-7, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2.
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. G. Monfils (FRA) 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4.
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. J. del Potro (ARG) 3-6, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
W: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Söderling (SWE) 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

2009 Australian Open

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. A. Seppi (ITA) 6-1, 7-6 (4), 7-5.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. E. Korolev (RUS) 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. M. Safin (RUS) 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (5).
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Berdych (CZE) 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. J. Del Potro (ARG) 6-3, 6-0, 6-0.
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. A. Roddick (USA) 6-2, 7-5, 7-5.
F: R. Nadal (ESP) def. R. Federer (SUI) 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2.

2008 U.S Open

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. M. Gonzalez (ARG) 6-3, 6-0, 6-3.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Alves (BRA) 6-3, 7-5, 6-4.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Stepanek (CZE) 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. I. Andreev (RUS) 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. G. Muller (LUX) 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5).
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. N. Djokovic (SRB) 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.
W: R. Federer (SUI) def. A. Murray (GBR) 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.

2008 Beijing Olympics

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. D. Tursunov (RUS) 6-4, 6-2.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Arevalo (ESA) 6-2, 6-4.
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. T. Berdych (CZR) 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).
4R: J. Blake (USA) def. R. Federer (SUI) 6-4, 7-6 (7/2).

2008 Wimbledon Results:

1R: R. Federer (SUI) def. D. Hrbaty (SVK) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
2R: R. Federer (SUI) def. R. Soderling (SWE) 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3).
3R: R. Federer (SUI) def. M. Gicquel (FRA) 6-3, 6-3, 6-1.
R16: R. Federer (SUI) def. L. Hewitt (AUS) 7-6 (7), 6-2, 6-4.
QF: R. Federer (SUI) def. M. Ancic (CRO) 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.
SF: R. Federer (SUI) def. M. Safin (RUS) 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-4.
F: R. Nadal (ESP) def. R. Federer (SUI) 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7(8), 9-7