Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis

Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 13:04

Johnny Watterson: Tennis has to figure out where it wants to go from here

Names such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of players

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 06:00

Conor Niland: ‘The Irish got such a kick out of me playing Wimbledon, but unfortunately there was just one chance’

Limerick native had a rollercoaster career as a pro tennis player, training with Serena Williams and playing against greats including Novak Djokovic. Regrets? He has a few, he tells Lauren Murphy

Sat May 25 2024 - 05:00

A-Z of the Sporting Year: A bad start for Novak Djokovic, an untimely end for Eddie Jones

Heady days for Katie Taylor, Irish cricket and laser-eyed Pat Spillane; and a heck of a time for tennis, Roy Keane, Phil Mickelson and many more.

Sat Dec 31 2022 - 05:00

‘I don’t know why you’d want to play that sport because it’s dreadful to watch’: The sports quotes of the year

From guff-spouting pundits to a party-loving Ronan O’Gara, here are the quips, bloopers and characters who marked the sporting feats of 2022

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 10:00

Roger Federer Q&A: ‘I’ll never forget what Nadal did for me in London’

Retired tennis player bowed out from tennis at the Laver Cup in doubles after a storied career

Wed Sept 28 2022 - 13:08

Tears flow as curtain comes down on Roger Federer’s glittering career

‘We’ll get through this somehow. It’s been a wonderful day. I told the guys I’m happy, not sad’

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 10:50

Roger Federer will bow out of tennis in doubles alongside Rafael Nadal

Swiss player says he will be able to compete only in doubles because of injury

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 12:18

Novak Djokovic lauds retiring Roger Federer’s ‘integrity and poise’

Tributes continue to flow after Swiss legend announced he will retire from professional tennis next week

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 15:51

Roger Federer calls it a day; Shamrock Rovers endure tough night in Belgium

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 06:57

Style with substance, grace with athleticism, Roger Federer had it all

He did not win the most Grand Slams but watching him play was a different tennis experience

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 19:26

Roger Federer to bring curtain down on stellar tennis career at 41

‘I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear’

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 17:19

Twenty’s plenty: A look at Roger Federer’s Grand Slam title successes

The Swiss star’s major wins came in all four Grand Slam tournaments and spanned 15 years

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 14:56

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ends tennis career with emotional French Open farewell

37-year-old French star loses to No 8 seed Casper Ruud in his final singles match

Tue May 24 2022 - 15:44

Boris Becker does not know where Wimbledon trophies are, court hears

Former champion accused of failing to hand over some titles when declared bankrupt

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 20:20

Medvedev’s top ranking under a cloud following demands for Russia ban

Ukrainian Tennis Federation urges ITF to immediately expel Russia and Belarus

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 11:45

Serbian prosecutors: Novak Djokovic did not use fake positive Covid tests

The prosecution office said that it had received a request for criminal proceedings

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 07:43

Rafael Nadal’s hunger remains after historic 21st grand slam title win

The 35-year-old says the victories are more enjoyable the older he gets

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00

Tipping Point: Demonisation of Novak Djokovic is difficult to stomach

Self-described liberals laughing at his predicament should heed their #BeKind hashtag

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:33

Johnny Watterson: Lateral flow of time will expose Djokovic’s anti-vaxxer crusade

Federal government realised star’s sense of entitlement grated with Aussie public

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 06:00

Naomi Osaka a welcome arrival for nervy Australian Open

Tournament facing a lack of star power due to injuries and Covid-19 restrictions

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 18:19

Djokovic ‘likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate’

Father says Tennis Australia’s stance tantamount to ‘blackmail’

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 15:30

Roger Federer to miss Australian Open after multiple knee surgeries

Swiss legend unlikely to return until mid-2022 but still hopes for miracle slam win

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 09:03

Unvaccinated tennis players unlikely to get visas to enter Australia

Djokovic’s Australian Open title defence and bid for Grand Slam record in doubt

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 09:03

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 07:00

Raducanu and Medvedev signal new era and shift Grand Slam expectations

Younger generation of men’s players have been edging forward for some time

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 20:00

Johnny Sexton looks ready to roar in blue and green after being left behind by Lions

36-year-old’s ambition burns bright and summer snub seems to have sharpened his focus

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00

Del Potro an unfortunate example of the physical toll top-class tennis can take

Decimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand Slam

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:07

Tokyo 2020: In the Olympic Village, everyone wants a piece of Novak Djokovic

Serbian world number one has no issue with his popularity among his fellow Olympians

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 18:55

Coco Gauff pulls out of Olympics after positive test for Covid-19

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep have all withdrawn

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 11:13

Covid cases found at Olympic hotel in Japan as IOC hails ‘historic’ Games

Brazilian delegation in bubble separated from other guests haven’t been infected

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 12:15

Roger Federer latest to withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

‘During the grass-court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee’

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 08:49

Djokovic the first among equals as he reaches major landmark

Serbian joins great rivals Federer and Nadal on 20 Grand Slams – and looks poised for further success

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 19:24

Roger Federer may not have a fairy tale ending, but that’s fine

Maybe the 39-year-old is finally finished but he has earned the right to keep on swinging

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00