The Unofficial Roger Federer Blog: February 2009

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.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Federer Bows Out of Dubai and Davis Cup

Roger Federer has pulled out of next-month's Davis Cup series against the United States, according to his website, and will skip next week's men's tournament in Dubai as he recovers from a back injury.

Federer, who lost to Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, said he did not have enough time to completely strengthen his back after hurting it last fall. He is taking the break as a precautionary measure.

Federer's absence is the latest blow for the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships after the United Arab Emirates refused to grant a visa to Israeli player Shahar Peer, citing security concerns.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Rivalry Continues at Australian Open Final

Roger Federer faced an emotional defeat Sunday in the Australian Open final against his biggest rival, Rafael Nadal. There was a lot on the line for Federer who was chasing a record fourteenth major title equaling Pete Sampras. After five sets Nadal proved to be the victor in a well played 5th set. Federer broke into tears as he received the runner up tray from his idol, Rod Laver. Both Federer and Nadal were extremely gracious to one another. Federer insisted that Nadal was the deserving victor, "You deserved it. You played a fantastic final," and Nadal consoled Federer on the loss, "Roger, sorry for today, remember, you're a great champion, you're one of the best in history. You're going to improve on the 14 of Sampras." Federer played an incredible tournament and we look forward to the rest of the season.

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

A LITTLE ABOUT ROGER FEDERER

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Federer Bows Out of Dubai and Davis Cup

Monday, February 2, 2009

Rivalry Continues at Australian Open Final

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