Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Miami" – Page 42

Apr 03, 2017

Moët Moment: Federer Wins Miami 2017

Roger Federer celebrates winning his third Miami Open presented by Itau title in this Moët Moment. Photo: Getty Images

Apr 03, 2017

Roger Won't Chase No. 1, But It May Come To Him

Let's be clear about one thing: While Roger Federer would welcome a thoroughly unexpected return to the top of the Emirates ATP Rankings, he has no interest in grinding his way back to World No. 1. At 35, No. 1 is not the priority. Physically and mentally, it can't be. Winning Grand Slams and ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, leading a balanced family life and staying healthy and motivated is what's most important to the Swiss, who holds the record for spending 302 weeks at the top spot. Andre Agassi (33 years, 4 months) was the oldest man to reign as World No. 1. Federer, who was last No. 1 in October 2012, would be more than two years...

Apr 03, 2017

Brain Game: Federer Thwarts Nadal's Serve +1 Plan

Never compromise what makes you great. Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4 in a close Miami Open presented by Itau final, with Federer's forehand serving as the difference maker. Nadal's forehand, on the other hand, failed to have its usual impact in the match, primarily because he was not as committed to hitting it as much as he normally is – especially as the first shot after the serve. With Federer winning their past three matches, it's understandable that Nadal was looking for variations and creases to his normal strategy. It’s smart to look for counter moves, offer different looks and to try to rattle the cage in Federer's mind. But ultimately, Nadal adjusted too far and strategically lost...

Apr 03, 2017

After Another Big Title, Federer Reflects On 'Dream Run'

It took three months, three “Big Titles” and a 19-1 start to the 2017 season, but Roger Federer has officially declared the “comeback” portion of his season finished. The 35 year old, who took five months off last year to rest his surgically repaired left knee, made the announcement after dominating another ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final on Sunday for his third Miami Open presented by Itau title. “The comeback is over,” Federer said. “I'm happy that nothing major happened throughout this period. It's been a dream run on the court, off the court as well. My body has reacted very well and I couldn't be happier, of course.” Federer captured his 26th career Masters 1000 crown by beating...

Apr 03, 2017

'Federer Deft Touch' Named March Masters Golden Hot Shot

Roger Federer’s hot shot against Roberto Bautista Agut in the fourth round of the Miami Open presented by Itau has been voted by fans as the March Masters Golden Hot Shot. ‘Federer’s Deft Touch’ finished with 63 per cent of votes cast over a five-day period. View Complete Results For Golden Hot Shot A pair of tweener winners, by Juan Martin del Potro in Indian Wells and Nick Kyrgios in Miami, respectively finished second (10 per cent) and third (7 per cent) in the voting. Rounding out the top five, Pablo Cuevas’s diving effort at the BNP Paribas Open edged Rafael Nadal’s Miami passing shot by a mere six votes. Re-live eight great hot shots from the season’s first two...