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  • Birth Place: Basel, Switzerland
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/08/1981, Leo
  • Profession: Tennis Player
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  • Roger Federer Wins French Open for Career Slam, Ties Sampras | Today's News: Our Take | 6/8/2009

    Roger Federer overcame an unlikely opponent, a fan who leaped onto the court and inclement weather to finally win a French Open and complete his career Grand Slam.

    Federer bested Robin Soderling, a 23rd seed and surprise finalist, by ...
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  • Nadal and Ivanovic Are Top Seeds at U.S. Open | TVGuide.com Sports Report | 8/24/2008
    Rafael Nadal is riding high, having arrived in New York last Monday fresh off an Olympic gold medal and a rise to No. 1 in the rankings. When the U.S. Open starts he will be seeking his third straight Grand Slam tournament title, having won the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. Coverage from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows begins Monday (Aug. 25, 11 am/ET, USA). read more
  • NBC Nets Big Numbers With Nadal's Epic Wimbledon Win | TVGuide.com Sports Report | 7/7/2008
    Rafael Nadal's epic five-set victory over Roger Federer in Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final was a big winner for NBC. The four-hour, 48-minute match scored a 4.6 overnight rating, the highest since 2000. Rain delays dragged the match on into darkness, with Nadal finally pulling out the win, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 at 9:15 pm local time in London (4:15 pm/ET). Said NBC's John McEnroe, "This has got to be the greatest match we've ever seen. Ever." Federer, who called this, "probably my hardest loss, by far," was aiming to win a fifth sixth straight Wimbledon title. Nadal, the first Spaniard to win the London event since 1966, picked up his fifth Grand Slam title and continued his recent dominance over his Swiss rival. Their career record is now 12-6, in favor of Nadal.UPDATE: In the U.K. the match averaged 7.4 million viewers during BBC1's eight-hour telecast, with a peak of 12.7 million as the match drew to a close.UPDATE No. 2: Final numbers are in, and NBC drew 5.2 mi... read more
  • Top Seeds Federer and Ivanovic Open Wimbledon Play Monday | TVGuide.com Sports Report | 6/22/2008
    Wimbledon — aka the classiest two weeks in tennis — begins Monday morning with opening round play in London. ESPN2 will have weekday coverage at 7 am/ET throughout the tournament. NBC adds coverage next weekend (June 28 and 29, noon/ET) and then adds weekday broadcasts at 10 am/ET starting Monday, June 30.Roger Federer, regrouping after being slaughtered by Rafael Nadal at the French Open two weeks ago, will be looking for his sixth straight title at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, which would be a modern-era record. The Swiss star is, of course, the No. 1 seed. He begins play on Centre Court, against Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia, Monday at 1 pm London time (8 am/ET).Venus Williams is the defending women's champion, after completing an improbable run at the 2007 title as the No. 23 seed. This year she's seeded seventh, with Serbian Ana Ivanovic earning the top rank following her big win at the French Open. She begins her quest for her first Wimbledon title on... read more

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