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Hubert Hurkacz faces idol Federer in first Grand Slam quarterfinal

Hubert Hurkacz was 6 years old when Roger Federer won his first Wimbledon title. On Wednesday, at the age of 24, Hurkacz will try to foil Federer's latest attempt at winning a ninth. As if playing in a first Grand Slam quarterfinal wasn't special enough, Hurkacz will be on Centre Court going up against the player that he and a generation of tennis players like him grew up idolizing. Roger, what he does, the way he plays, the titles he has won he has inspired so many people, Hurkacz said. Being out there playing quarterfinals against him, it's really amazing. The Polish player earned that matchup by coming from behind to beat No. 2-seeded Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. That match resumed Tuesday under the roof on Centre Court after being suspended overnight in the fourth set because of rain; it had started at No. 2 Court, which does not have a retractable cover. It was the only fourth-round match that wasn't completed Monday, which means Hurkacz is the only man wh

Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic, Osaka, Roger Federer among players on entry list

World number one Novak Djokovic, Japan tennis star Naomi Osaka, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer have made their cut in the entry lists for the Tokyo Olympics

Wimbledon: Roger Federer breezes past Gasquet to reach third round

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer breezed past Richard Gasquet to reach the third round of the Wimbledon here at the center court

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open 2021 before 4th round

Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open on Sunday to give himself a chance to recover after emerging from a tight third-round victory that lasted about 3 1/2 hours. After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it's important that I listen to my body and make sure I don't push myself too quickly on my road to recovery," the 20-time Grand Slam champion said in a statement released by the French tennis federation. "I am thrilled to have gotten 3 matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court. Federer, who turns 40 on Aug. 8, was competing in his first major tournament since the 2020 Australian Open. Shortly after that event, he had the first of a pair of operations on his right knee. He had played just three matches this season before arriving in Paris for the clay-court Slam, which he won in 2009. Federer had made clear last month that he did not see himself as ready to contend for the French Open title this time and instead had his sig

Nadal, Federer, Djokovic in the same half of draw for French Open

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal and his big rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, were on Thursday drawn in the same half of the French Open

Novak Djokovic ties Federer in weeks at No. 1; Gauff up to No. 38

Novak Djokovic is gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, and he's already caught Federer in another significant statistic

Roger Federer withdraws from Australian Open 2021 to allow knee recovery

Six-times champion and Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Australian Open 2021

Roger Federer, Serena Williams among entries for Australian Open

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer and women's singles legend Serena Williams were among the entries named on Thursday for the Australian Open.The mega-event will take place at Melbourne Park from February 8-21 and will feature singles, doubles, and wheelchair competitions.Serena Williams' motivation is unquestioned as she sets herself up to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles by winning an eighth Australian Open crown."There are so many great storylines for the Australian Open 2021. Serena is gunning for her eighth Australian Open title while Novak Djokovic, who often seems invincible at Melbourne Park, is going for a record ninth title," said Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley in an official statement."Our own world No.1 Ash Barty will return to Grand Slam competition, as will Roger Federer as he comes back from injury. And there's a new crop of rising stars coming up to challenge them all," he added.Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka (BLR) ...

Rafael Nadal ties Roger Federer at 20 Slams by beating Djokovic in Paris

Nadal, No 2 in the rankings, improved to 100-2 at the French Open, including a combined 26-0 in semifinals and finals, and picked up his fourth consecutive title in Paris

Wimbledon invents a time machine

Over the past fortnight, the All England Club has been live streaming via Wimbledon.com a retrospective of tennis matches dating back to its centenary in 1977

Pushing 39, taking a year off - is the end of Roger Federer's career nigh?

By employing instinct and reacting faster than his opponents, Federer, over the last two decades, seized control of what matters most in tennis: time

Federer to miss French, US Open over knee surgery; will return in 2021

The 38-year-old Federer had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in February

Forbes highest-paid athletes: All you need to know about Kohli's earnings

Forbes also reported that due to coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic almost every sport has seen a dip in the players earnings with America Football being an exception

Forbes highest-paid athletes: Kohli only Indian, Roger Federer tops list

With an estimated $106.3 million earned over the past 12 months, the Swiss maestro edged out Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from the top spot

Here's why AB de Villiers compared Kohli, Smith with Federer and Nadal

IPL not just a tournament but also about friendship, says AB de Villiers

Roger Federer 'devastated' after Wimbledon gets cancelled over Covid-19

This is the first time that Wimbledon has been cancelled since World War II

Practicing Social Distancing: Roger Federer shows off his trick shots

Federer posted a small video on Twitter in which the 20-time Grand Slam winner can be seen executing trick shots against a wall in the snow

Year in Review: Top five sporting events that wowed enthusiasts in 2019

From the ICC Cricket World Cup final to P V Sindhu's All England Championship gold in badminton, Business Standard brings you the top five sporting events that hooked fans in 2019

Roger Federer blasts lack of communication on smog amid Australian Open

In the wake of the backlash, Australian Open organisers on Saturday introduced a five-step air quality rating to determine when play should be halted

Roger Federer: Grand Slam champion to sneakerhead?

The 20-time major winner is taking a big step toward life after tennis with On, a small Swiss running shoe brand with a cult following