French Open 2011: On-fire Federer dances to new record
It was exactly a year ago that a line was drawn under one of Roger Federer’s most outstanding records, and it remains, by common consent,…
Roger Federer Archives: 05/2011
French Open 2011: Djokovic, Federer and Ferrer Impress
Rafael Nadal’s first round match against John Isner always looked like an interesting opening challenge. Few, though, foresaw just how interesting. “I thought I was…
French Open 2011: Murray, Federer and Djokovic cruise
It seemed, as the 2011 French Open got under way, that it may be the tennis balls that stole the headlines when the sun went…
Rome Masters: Triumph for Schiavone, disaster for Federer
Thursday afternoon, and the Rome Masters saw attendance records broken again. Centre Court at the Foro Italico was the place to be. Those who didn’t…
Rome Masters: Top three seeds get off to winning starts
It was all going to plan on the day that the top three men played in Rome for the first time. The temperature was in…
Rome Masters: Schiavone and Federer steal the limelight
The first round is complete at the hot and burnished Foro Italica in Rome and just two seeds have fallen – neither of them were…
Rome Masters: Can Federer or Nadal catch inspired Djokovic?
Rome is the last clay Masters in the calendar, having switched places with Madrid this year. It has a certain Italian vibe -friendly, relaxed and…
Madrid Masters 2011: Federer resists López onslaught
There were questions aplenty as the top four seeds made their first appearances at the Madrid Masters. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had contested the…