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Aussie Open Quarterfinals: Federer v. Blake

Jan 21, 2008 6:40 AM CST

Aussie Open Quarterfinals: Federer v. Blake

Ferrer to face Djokovic; Venus and Serena both make women's final 8

(Newser) - The day after playing a five-set marathon, Roger Federer dispatched his latest opponent, Tomas Berdych, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 to move to the Australian Open's quarterfinals. Federer will go up against American James Blake, who defeated Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, AP reports. In other fourth-round action:

Fed Wins Aussie Open Opener

Jan 15, 2008 10:48 AM CST

Fed Wins Aussie Open Opener

First 2008 Slam begins down under

(Newser) - World No. 1 Roger Federer was explosive today in his first Grand Slam match of the year, winning twice as many points as Diego Hartfield (84-42) to take his Australian Open opener at 6-0, 6-3, 6-0. Fed is trying to bag his third straight Aussie and his 13th Slam—one...

Nalbandian Shocks Federer

Oct 21, 2007 8:19 PM CDT

Nalbandian Shocks Federer

World no. 25 pulls off trifecta in Madrid after knocking off nos. 2 and 3

(Newser) - David Nalbandian achieved a rare trifecta in Madrid for his first Masters Series title, knocking off world no. 1 Roger Federer in the finals after eliminating no. 2 Rafael Nadal and no. 3 Novak Djokovic earlier in the tournament. Nalbandian came back from a set down to edge an uncharacteristically...

Federer Four-Peats

Sep 9, 2007 9:00 PM CDT

Federer Four-Peats

US Open dynamo mows down Djokovic to capture 12th grand slam crown

(Newser) - If it's early fall, Roger Federer must be the US Open champion. As steady as a Swiss watch, he racked up his fourth straight crown this afternoon with a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 thumping of third-seeded Novak Djokovic. The victory, Federer's 12th in a grand slam final, moves him...

All Business, Federer Advances

Sep 8, 2007 5:15 PM CDT

All Business, Federer Advances

Swiss phenom takes out Davydenko, will face Djokovic in final

(Newser) - Roger Federer put in another day at the office this afternoon at the US Open, fending off early and late uprisings by Nicolay Davydenko to secure a spot in his 10th straight grand slam final with a 7-5, 6-1, 7-5 victory. Novak Djokovic—the only man who's beaten Federer this...

Djokovic Topples Federer

Aug 12, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

Djokovic Topples Federer

Serb upsets Swiss master at Rogers Cup

(Newser) - Serbia's Novak Djokovic pulled off an arresting upset of Roger Federer at the inappropriately named Rogers Cup yesterday in Montreal, dashing the Swiss phenom's hope of winning a 50th tournament. The 20-year-old will oust Andy Roddick from the world No. 3 spot after besting Roddick, No. 2 Rafael Nadal, and...

Djokovic Edges Nadal, Will Face Federer in Final

Aug 12, 2007 4:04 PM CDT

Djokovic Edges Nadal, Will Face Federer in Final

20-year old will close Rogers Cup against No. 1 world-ranked Federer

(Newser) - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-3 Saturday night and will battle Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup final today. "This is one of the biggest wins of my career," 20-year old Djokovic told a reporter after the match. Djokovic held off three break points...