Roger Federer’s Updated GOAT Resume
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 23rd, 2014 @ 9:59 am
Roger Federer added to his incredible career resume today leading Switzerland to their first Davis Cup title with a three set win over Richard Gasquet.
“This is for them,” Federer said. “I’ve won enough in my career that I don’t need this to complete my…everything, ticking off the box.”
Twitter sent around an updated career resume for Federer, here it is:
Roger Federer GOAT Resume
1223 Matches
996 Wins
82 Titles
23 ATP Masters 1000s
17 Grand …
Fedal Wars: In The GOAT Debate, Are Nadal Fans Rooting Against Federer To Win His First Davis Cup?
Posted by Sean Randall on November 22nd, 2014 @ 3:41 pm
One of the few things missing from Roger Federer’s resume that is on Rafael Nadal’s is the Davis Cup. Now Federer, the current GOAT, is just three sets from finally getting his Davis Cup trophy.
Reading these boards, it’s clear the thought of Federer with a Davis Cup title is making a good number of Nadal fans restless. Why? Because Federer winning the Davis Cup absolutely adds to his legacy …
Federer, Wawrinka Put Switzerland Ahead 2-1 In Davis Cup, Will Roger Close It Out?
Posted by Sean Randall on November 22nd, 2014 @ 3:29 pm
Things could not have worked out any more perfectly for the Swiss this weekend. So far. Faced with playing a back-addled Roger Federer, Switzerland stunned the 27,000 plus today in Lille by taking a 2-1 lead over France in the Davis Cup final and the doubles.
What made it even more promising for the Swiss going into Sunday was that neither Federer nor Stan Wawrinka were particularly taxed in the relatively …
Poll: Who Should Switzerland Play In The Doubles Saturday? Federer-Wawrinka?
Posted by Sean Randall on November 21st, 2014 @ 1:36 pm
After a quick opening day of singles, Switzerland and France are locked at 1-1 in the Davis Cup final on the red clay in Lille.
With France pretty set with Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet, it’s decision time for the Swiss and coach Severin Luthi in the doubles. The Swiss has designated Chiudenelli/Lammer for the rubber, but will Luthi stay with it knowing that Roger Federer, who didn’t look great today …
Davis Cup Final Preview: Why I Think Roger Federer’s Swiss Team Comes Up Just Short Against France
Posted by Sean Randall on November 20th, 2014 @ 9:22 pm
I often say winning the Davis Cup comes down to health and luck. This weekend France has both. With Roger Federer nursing a bad back, France will put out a deep squad featuring JW Tsonga, Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet. And they also have the luck of the draw having the tie played on their red soil in a cavernous and noisy arena.
But Davis Cup does come down to pressure. …
Roger Federer Will Play Davis Cup, Opens Against Gael Monfils Friday
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 20th, 2014 @ 11:26 am
After days of rehab following a back injury last weekend during the ATP Finals in London, Roger Federer confirmed that he will play Friday in Switzerland’s Davis Cup final against France.
Federer, who is seeking a first Davis Cup title to add to his incredible resume, will play Gael Monfils in a match that follows Stan Wawrinka-Jo Wilfried Tsonga.
“Obviously if I’m stepping out on the court, that means I can play,” …
Roger Federer On His Back Injury: I Still Can’t Practice, But Hopefully Wednesday I’ll Be On The Court
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 18th, 2014 @ 2:49 pm
During the team presser today, Swiss star Roger Federer talked about the injury to his back that prevented him from playing in the ATP Finals on Sunday. Federer remains hopeful that he will be OK for the start of the tie against France on Friday.
“It’s definitely not good enough to practice,” Federer said. “I wish progress would be faster, but we’re trying hard.
“We’re heading in that direction. I feel …
Roger Federer: There Are No Hard Feeling Between Me And Stan, We Are Friends, Not Ememies!
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 18th, 2014 @ 2:44 pm
Meeting the press today three days before the start of Switzerland’s Davis Cup final against France, Roger Federer downplayed any issues he has with teammate Stan Wawrinka over their semifinal match last Saturday at the ATP Finals in London.
“I was on the other side of the court, quite far away,” Federer told the Guardian. “We had a conversation after the match. Everything’s totally relaxed about the situation.
“I just wanted to …
Rafael Nadal Set To Return January 1, 2015 At The Abu Dhabi Exo
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 18th, 2014 @ 9:51 am
Rafael Nadal confirmed that he will return to tennis – exo tennis – at the start of the year in Abu Dhabi. The money-rich exo runs from January 1-3, 2015.
Nadal will be joined by world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils for the lucrative event.
Nadal’s first official ATP event will be at Doha just a few days later.
After having his appendix …
Did Mirka Federer Call Stan Wawrinka A Cry Baby? Here’s The Video
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 18th, 2014 @ 9:39 am
Day three of the Federer-Wawrinka gate brought with it a new video of Mirka Federer allegedly calling Stan Wawrinka a “cry baby”.
The incident in the video takes place in the 11th game at 5-5, 40-40 when Wawrinka, who just lost three match points in the previous game, backed away from a Federer serve because of something said from the crowd. Was it Mirka heckling Wawrinka with a “cry baby” for …
Roger Federer Took The Plane To Davis Cup, Stan Wawrinka The Train [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 17th, 2014 @ 1:40 pm
Following their epic semifinal Saturday in London, the top two Swiss stars have arrived in Lille, France where on Friday they will face the French team in the Davis Cup final.
While the Swiss are looking for their first Davis Cup trophy in their first final since 1992, France is bidding to win its 10th Davis Cup title and its first since 2001.
Federer arrived into Lille by private jet while …
Is Roger Federer’s Wife, Mirka, To Blame For The Rift With Stan Wawrinka?
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 17th, 2014 @ 10:25 am
According to London’s Telegraph, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka are at odds because of Roger’s wife. The story is that Mirka was heckling Wawrinka late his Saturday semifinal match with his husband.
Some of the points the article makes:
well-placed sources attested that the two men found themselves “thrashing out their differences” in the O2 Arena’s gym after Saturday’s semi-final.
The Telegraph understands that Mirka’s intense and even provocative support for her …
Here’s Juan Martin Del Potro Training To Rocky’s Burning Heart [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 17th, 2014 @ 10:11 am
Juan Martin del Potro shared a new video of his latest training routine. The former US Open champion is recovering from left wrist surgery, and based on his workouts, he looks like he’ll be ready for 2015.
“I want to share with you this video, that sums up my first (2/3) weeks of pre-season training in Argentina.
Gym sessions, running in the beach and lots of tennis! I’m very happy with …
John McEnroe Hints Of A Falling Out Between Federer And Wawrinka After Their SF [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 16th, 2014 @ 5:06 pm
On ESPN2 today, John McEnroe hinted that after their thrilling semifinal match, good friends and Davis Cup teammates Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka had a falling out of some kind in the locker room.
“Something went on in the locker room,” McEnroe said on TV of the top two Swiss. “There was a long talk between the players that extended well into the night.”
What could this long conversation have been about …
Roger Federer: It’s A Very Disappointing End, But I’m Hopeful In A Few Days My Back Is Going To Be Better [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 16th, 2014 @ 4:55 pm
Roger Federer spoke on camera after withdrawing from his ATP Finals match against Novak Djokovic today. Federer, who was seeking a seventh ATP Finals titles, withdrew from a match for just the third time in his career.
“I mean it’s a very disappointing end to the season,” Federer said. “I was playing so well here, had a great season so far. I was feeling great until …