Federer beats Hewitt to reach third Wimbledon final; Davenport to meet...

AP Worldstream;  July 1, 2005 ;   HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer;   787 words ......performance is definitely good enough to win Wimbledon," Federer said. "I sort of still can't believe that I did...used his forehand to put quick ends to rallies. Federer finished with 46 winners to Hewitt's 31 and faced...has been beaten at four of his past six majors by Federer. "It's just that ...

Davis Cup: Wimbledon final rematch in Davis Cup semi

AP Worldstream;  September 18, 2003 ;   DENNIS PASSA, Associated Press Writer;   424 words ......MELBOURNE, Australia Roger Federer and Australian Mark Philippoussis meet in a Wimbledon final rematch while Swiss captain...be the first time that Federer and Philippoussis have...and third sets _ in the Wimbledon final in early July. Obviously...he has a big serve, said ...

Nadal wins epic Wimbledon final

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  July 7, 2008 ;   The Associated Press;   787 words ......went in the Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the two greatest...match was even. Federer jumped and screamed...back to win a Wimbledon final after losing...Nadal lost to Federer in the 2006 Wimbledon final in four sets...

Ten: Federer to meet Nadal in Wimbledon final

AAP Sports News (Australia);  July 7, 2007 ;     151 words ...AAP Sports News (Australia) 07-07-2007 Ten: Federer to meet Nadal in Wimbledon final LONDON, July 7 Reuters - Roger Federer stormed into his fifth successive Wimbledon final with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 humbling of France's Richard Gasquet on Saturday. The Swiss will face Spanish second seed ...

Swiss bliss: Federer dominates Wimbledon final; Emotions flow for champ...

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  July 7, 2003 ;   ASSOCIATED PRESS;   787 words ......lifted, Roger Federer dropped to his...better in Slams," Federer said. "I've always...performance in the Wimbledon final Sunday against...victory that gave Federer his first major...future champion, Federer felt pushed to perform. His 1998 Wimbledon junior title ...

ON TENNIS; u.s. open; Federer no longer reigns; The Swiss legend's...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  August 24, 2008 ;   Wheaton, David;   787 words ......fait accompli, trouncing Federer for the French Open title...class. But it's also for Federer himself. Empathy for...something melancholy in Federer's nature that indicates...a glimpse. Following Federer's loss to Nadal in the Wimbledon final, I walked from Centre...will never forget ...

Federer handles Roddick, reaches Wimbledon final

Charleston Daily Mail;  July 5, 2003 ;   Johnette Howard;   598 words ......in his game had been obscured. But elegant Roger Federer of Switzerland showed in their much-awaited Wimbledon...sometimes called the second coming of Pete Sampras. Federer was so unbothered he could have played this match in a tuxedo. Federer found all the holes in Roddick's game. He ...

Ten: Federer into Wimbledon final

AAP Sports News (Australia);  July 7, 2007 ;     66 words ......News (Australia) 07-07-2007 Ten: Federer into Wimbledon final Defending champion ROGER FEDERER has reached the Wimbledon final with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 win over French 12th seed RICHARD GASQUET. FEDERER, bidding for a fifth successive...final. AAP RTV ct KEYWORD: WIMBLEDON ...

James Lawton: Spanish strength beats heart of a champion in greatest...

Belfast Telegraph;  July 7, 2008 ;     787 words ......will runs beyond any of your skill or your aura. Federer, indeed, had to accept there was such a man...only one option and told himself that if you are Federer, whom the world of tennis has been describing...the most astounding tennis matches ever seen at Wimbledon - or any other great staging post of ...

Ten: Federer finishes off Grosjean to reach Wimbledon final

AAP Sports News (Australia);  July 3, 2004 ;     424 words ......Australia) 07-03-2004 Ten: Federer finishes off Grosjean to reach Wimbledon final By Allan Kelly LONDON, July...defending champion Roger Federer wasted little time in finishing...misery on the resumption. Federer must await the winner of...able to turn it around." Federer had looked ...

Federer reaches Wimbledon final third year in a row.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL);  July 1, 2005 ;     669 words ......set, which allowed him get into a tiebreak, but Federer got ahead quickly and didn't relent. This win continued...victories and 35 in a row on grass. In those 20 wins, Federer has won 60 of 64 sets, and in his six matches this...broken six times. Hewitt had one of them, cracking Federer in his second ...

Spanish strength beats heart of a champion in greatest Wimbledon final

The Independent - London;  July 7, 2008 ;   JAMES LAWTON;   787 words ......and relentless ambition of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer showed us that you cannot always measure a man...will runs beyond any of your skill or your aura. Federer, indeed, had to accept there was such a man...only one option and told himself that if you are Federer, whom the world of tennis has been ...

Roger Federer Moves Into Wimbledon Final

AP Online;  July 7, 2006 ;     557 words ...WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer put on another masterful...Bjorkman, sweeping into the Wimbledon final and moving one win from his fourth straight title. Federer, hitting breathtaking winners...loss of only four games by Federer, it was the most one-sided...20-year-old Spaniard beat ...

Federer through to second Wimbledon final

Xinhua News Agency;  July 3, 2004 ;     308 words ...Federer through to second Wimbledon final LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Titleholder Roger Federer made his second straight...rain interruptios, and Federer led overnight by two sets...determined and forced Federer into a tiebreak in the...

Federer, Roddick Reach Wimbledon Final

AP Online;  July 3, 2004 ;   STEPHEN WILSON, AP Sports Writer;   787 words ......champion Roger Federer in the final...champion Roger Federer and Andy Roddick will meet in the Wimbledon final in a showdown...players since 1982. Federer, seeded No. 1...reach his first Wimbledon final and second Grand...of rain delays. Federer had been two ...