Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Wimbledon"

Dec 13, 2017

Best Of 2017: Federer Reacts To Winning Wimbledon

Roger Federer did a heavy round of media interviews after winning his historic eighth Wimbledon title. Photo: Wimbledon

Jul 24, 2017

Peter Doohan: 1961-2017

Peter Doohan, who recorded arguably the biggest upset in Open Era history over Boris Becker at Wimbledon in 1987, passed away on Friday aged 56 following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Tennis Australia issued a statement, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Peter was unbeaten in Davis Cup representation. He won the South Australian Open singles title and reached No. 15 in doubles, winning five titles during his distinguished career.” Chris Kermode, the ATP Executive Chairman and President, said, "Peter Doohan was taken too early. He commanded the respect of everyone, on and off the court, and his passing is a sad loss to the tennis...

Jul 17, 2017

Federer Reacts To Winning Wimbledon

Roger Federer did a heavy round of media interviews after winning his historic eighth Wimbledon title. Photo: Wimbledon

Jul 17, 2017

The Morning After The Night Before For Federer

After celebrating with his friends and family until 5am, a weary but beaming Roger Federer returned to the All England Club at 10am on Monday morning to spend another 90 minutes talking to the media. The Swiss star had spent two and a half hours in press on Sunday, following his straight-sets win over Marin Cilic that earned him a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon crown and 19th Grand Slam championship. [ALSO LIKE] After a 20-minute press conference in English and Swiss German, the 35-year-old Federer conducted six TV interviews on the competitors’ lawn, including live crosses with BBC and NBC, before returning to Centre Court for a photo with the AELTC staff, keeping his trophy close by at all times. “My...

Jul 17, 2017

Federer Returns To Top 3, Mover Of Week

No. 3 Roger Federer, +2 The Swiss superstar captured a record-breaking eighth title at The Championships, Wimbledon, to break back into the Top 3 of the Emirates ATP Rankings for the first time since 15 August 2016. Read & Watch Report With a straight sets win over Marin Cilic in the final, it marked his fifth tour-level title of the season and his 19th Grand Slam championship crown. It was Federer’s second major title without dropping a set (also 2008 Australian Open) and moves him firmly into contention for year-end No. 1 honours. Read Update The ATP also announced today that Federer has qualified for a record 15th time for the Nitto ATP Finals, to be held at The O2...