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Can Roger Federer Finally Win A Davis Cup?

Roger Federer holds a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but there’s one trophy he’s still itching to lift: the Davis Cup. Starting Friday, he gets his best chance yet. In his first Davis Cup final, the 33-year-old ace and his Swiss teammates will battle the French in Lille, France. Yes, playing away from home significantly […]

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The Greatest Rivalry In Men’s Pro Tennis History Is Happening Now

The best rivalry in professional men’s tennis history continues to unfold — and it isn’t Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal. It’s Federer against Novak Djokovic. Federer and Nadal are probably the best players of all time. They may have played the best match of all time. But their head-to-head history is mostly predictable and one-sided. […]

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The Greatest Rivalry In Men’s Pro Tennis History Is Happening Now

The best rivalry in professional men’s tennis history continues to unfold — and it isn’t Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal. It’s Federer against Novak Djokovic. Federer and Nadal are probably the best players of all time. They may have played the best match of all time. But their head-to-head history is mostly predictable and one-sided. […]

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