#federer grand slam

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MEDIOCRE? WITH SIX GRAND SLAMS????

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✨Roger Federer✨ That's it. That's the caption.

[sinnerista]

The more I read about the records he’s breaking the more I shake my head in disbelief like is this really happening?? Like irl?? Can I adore this kid more than this?? Am I just hallucinating??

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I got some rest with Federer and now I’ve got Sinner to worry about for the next 10 years, the best feeling in the world 🧡

[zingaplanet]

Love knows no boundaries ppl

[fritzes]

sometimes I wish I was a tennis fan during andy roddick's peak because I just know he would have been one of my absolute favorites

[damn-you-dragon]

Kerber and Murray

Oh my god, what a crazy week it’s been! Two of my absolute favorite players from when I was growing up, Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber, have finally called it quits. And to top it off, Rafa played his last ever Olympics. I’m so happy for them, but at the same time, I’m like, “Nooo, don’t go!” Watching Murray and Kerber play was the highlight of my day. Sure, I get that they can’t keep going…

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Roger Federer: The G.O.A.T

Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis legend, is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Federer has won over fans all over the world and made a lasting impression on the sport with his refined technique, outstanding shot-making talent, and exceptional sportsmanship. Federer's path has been nothing short of spectacular, starting with his early days as a talented junior player and ending with his dominance of the professional circuit. He was ranked world No. 1 for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. He won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second most of all time, including 20 major men's singles titles, a record eight men's singles Wimbledon titles, an Open Era joint-record five men's singles US Open titles, and a joint-record six year-end championships. In his home country, he is regarded as "the greatest and most successful" Swiss sportsperson in history.

Federer won his first ATP championship in Milan in 2001, a milestone that would be followed by many more. His playing style, characterized by a fluid and graceful technique, brought a breath of fresh air to the game. Federer was a delight to watch because of his fluid movement, exquisite shot placement, and impeccable timing. One of his defining strokes was his one-handed backhand, which he delivered with elegance and force. One-handed backhand became one of his signature strokes.

Federer's breakthrough on the professional circuit came in 2003 when he won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, defeating Mark Philippoussis in straight sets. The victory marked the beginning of his stranglehold on the men's game. Federer's dominance over the next decade was unprecedented, as he amassed an incredible record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, a feat matched only by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Widely regarded as the king of grass courts, Federer's mastery of Wimbledon was particularly remarkable. He won the prestigious tournament a record-breaking eight times, including five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007.With an elegant and seemingly effortless playing style Roger Federer quickly became a tennis legend. He excelled at handling pressure and was nearly unbeatable on the historic courts of the All England Club. But his success extended far beyond Wimbledon – he also won six Australian Open titles, five US Opens, and one French Open.

 His ability to adapt to different surfaces showcased his all-around skills, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players in the sports history. Yet Federer’s impact stretches beyond tennis. His charismatic personality and philanthropy have captured fans' hearts worldwide. He established a charitable foundation in 2003 with a focus on providing education and athletic opportunities for underprivileged children. Through this foundation he has made a significant difference in countless young people’s lives – further demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact outside of competition. Despite Federers incredible achievements he has faced challenges throughout his career. In recent times injuries have plagued Federers career leading to multiple surgeries. However his unwavering passion for tennis has inspired an incredible comeback effort that commands the respect and admiration of both fans and fellow players.

Federer's name will forever be synonymous with excellence, elegance, and the sheer joy of watching a master at. Unfortuntely in 2022 the legend decided to take retirement after playing laver cup. He was an iconic era in tennis. Throughout his career, he has inspired millions of people. He will be missed by tennis fans all across the globe.

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ATP Fan Favorite Award: the only trophy Roger Federer ever lost due to retirement.

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Unveiling the Hidden Meaning of This Powerful Picture

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2023 US Open, 143rd Edition

Men’s Singles 4th Round

Borna Gojo (CRO) vs (2) Novak Djokovic (SRB)

Arthur Ashe Stadium

Sunday, September 3, 2023

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow, Corona Park, Queens, New York City, NY

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Minimum wage initiative introduced | The Express Tribune

LONDON: The ATP will guarantee its players a minimum wage for the first time as part of a three-year trial to be launched in 2024, the governing body of men’s tennis said. The “Baseline” programme will guarantee minimum income for the top 250-ranked singles players each season, with the ATP covering any shortfall should their earnings fall below the threshold. For 2024, the levels are set at…

[zingaplanet]

Tennis' popularity has been rising for the past few decades. Yet, with the high-profile superstardom it brought and the elegant image it projected, it is often easy to overlook why it is actually one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports to play on a professional level.

Here are a few major points that make it stand out:

There is no time limit in tennis. Uniquely rare in individual sports, tennis matches are won by points (winning 2 sets out of 3 or 3 sets out of 5), which means the match is going to be played until a winner is reached and the time it takes to finish one point is wholly dependent on rally length. The longest tennis match ever recorded is a first round Wimbledon 2010 match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, lasting for 11 hours and 5 minutes played over three days. The longest grand slam final (one that is played in one sitting) is the 5 hours and 53 minutes Australian Open 2012 match between Nadal and Djokovic. After the match, both could barely stand for the trophy ceremony.

Tennis matches cannot be won by a simple stroke of luck in the right moment, as its scoring measures consistency, requiring the highest level of physical fitness throughout the entirety of the match. Unlike simple accumulative score such as in football, tennis has a quirky rule that only allows players to win a game or a set if they won it consecutively twice. For instance, once players reached "deuce" (a 40-40 score) in a game, they would have to win two points in a row to win the game. If they win one and lose the next point, the result would always go back to deuce (neutral), no matter how long it takes.

Tennis is the only sports that are played in different surfaces. The four grand slams are played in hard courts, clay courts, and grass courts. The surfaces are incredibly crucial to the way the game plays out, as the ball bounced completely different both speed-wise and touch-wise on each, creating an immense variability in playing possibilites. Professional tennis players that go on tour have to switch between surfaces many times during a year, having to readjust their game completely once a new surface season began.

Breaking into the top rankings in tennis is a herculean task precisely because it was made to be so. Unlike in other sports such as football, tournament draws in tennis are not random, they are based on ranking seedings. This means that the top two ranked players are always positioned at opposite ends of the draws (i.e., they are only able to meet in the finals) and subsequently with the next in line. The quality of play thus always improves the closer you get to the end of the tournament. However, it also means that low-ranked players have to defeat the top 10 consecutively to actually win the tournament. This is very rare, and when it does happen it usually marks a new era of players, just as when Roger Federer upset Pete Sampras to win his first Wimbledon in 2003.

Tennis is, perhaps even more than a physical sport, a mental one. Sports analysts have noted that the majority of players in the top 50 have equally good forehands and backhands, except for rare cases such as the big three (i.e., Federer, Nadal, Djokovic), or service masters (e.g., Serena Williams, John Isner, etc.). What differentiates the superstars is mental strength during long and critical matches (e.g., championship or match points) because of the high chance of comeback that the scoring and no time-limit provides. For instance, Rafael Nadal won his 2022 Australian Open coming back after down 2 sets and a break point.

Tennis, especially in singles, is one of the loneliest, most individually competitive sports there is. Unlike team sports such as football or baseball, coaching during matches are highly forbidden and can lead to penalties. This means each player has zero contact with anyone during the usually 2 to 5 hours matches they play, relying solely on their own mental capacity, problem solving skills, and strategy decision.

Professional tennis is not only physically demanding it is also incredibly complicated technique-wise. There is an incredible array of shots available to play (a flat or topspin shot, a serve, a forehand, a backhand, a slice backhand, a drop-shot, etc.) and each has a different grip. Professional tennis playes usually change the way they hold their rackets mid-point, and has to vary them greatly to ensure different outcomes for each shot.

Strangely, unlike team sports such as football, tennis players share locker rooms with all their fellow competitors every tournament. Some tournaments such as Wimbledon even gather the top 20 players in a separate locker room. This means that rivals who play each other the most, especially in finals (as all the others would've left the locker room) would see each other more often than others. Top 50 players travelling around the world to play the competitive ATP (male) and WTA (female) world tour see their rivals and peers more than their own family. As tennis does not allow draws, when a tournament is over, the winner and the loser have to commiserate and celebrate in the same room.

This high amount of contact that players need to endure with each other, however, also elevates the standard of sportsmanship in the sports and have produced some of the most unique dynamics. Bonded through shared experiences of the worst and best moments in their lives, some maintained relationships lasting decades, perhaps fittingly proving that in the end, even the most competitive sports cannot best our humane traits of friendship, respect, and love.

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Australian Open Vlog

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iSportConnect: Roger Federer – the journey to $1bn

In this Member Insights piece David Alexander looks at the career of Roger Federer through a marketing and public relations lens.

It speaks volumes for the respect and admiration that Roger Federer inspires that his greatest rivals joined him at his tearful farewell tribute during the Laver Cup in late September.

Federer has been the epitome of tennis – the style, the smile and the elegance of his game which entertained and enraptured fans for almost a generation.

It’s no wonder, given that Federer won 20 Grand Slam titles and spent more than 300 weeks ranked No. 1 in the world that he also secured the ATP Fans’ Favourite awards 19 consecutive times as well.

It takes more than just talent to earn the $1bn Federer has secured through lucrative exhibition events and a careful portfolio of commercial collaborations that have included Mercedes-Benz, Rolex, Moët & Chandon and Lindt chocolates and saw Nike increase his fee to more than $10 million per year.

Few other athletes could secure a 10-year apparel deal with Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo worth $30 million per year even after Federer retires from serious competition.

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