French Open 2011: Old Master Roger Federer Sculpts a Masterpiece in Clay

Finally, the championship takes off! And for those who like sport at it’s most gladiatorial, the men’s semifinal between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic was a thrilling spectacle in a week where the twin spectres of politics and corruption have stalked the sports world. Federer, the aging monarch of tennis, put down the young pretender Novak Djokovic in a scintillating display that transfixed... 

2011 French Open: Federer the Master is Back

He did it! Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in an epic match on Friday, putting an end to Djokovic’s winning streak (41 straight wins for the Serb since the beginning of the season, and thus ending just short of John McEnroe’s record of 42). The Swiss, as discreet as he was efficient since the beginning of the tournament, claimed one of the greatest victories of his career today on... 

French Open 2011: Will This Be the Year We See an Awesome Women’s Final?

As part of Bleacher Report’s French Open coverage team, I’ve received regular emails over the past week from a Deputy Editor featuring a slew of quality article ideas. Some have been awesome (like counting down 10 big French Open chokes), some… not so much (such as recalling Maria Sharapova’s French Open outfits). But shortly after the women’s semifinals wrapped and it... 

Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: Top 5 Matches of This Never Ending Rivalry

The Rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has been the main storyline in men’s tennis for more than half a decade now. But this year, it seemed different. Yes, after a really long time, Federer’s opponent had more to lose than him last night. Novak Djokovic was having an unbelievable year with 41 straight wins. He wanted one more to secure the No. 1 ranking and equal John McEnroe’s... 

French Open Finals: Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer, Men’s Final Preview

The 2011 French Open men’s singles final is a familiar site for the tennis world. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will go at it for the fourth time in the last six years. Nadal is 4-0 in his career against Federer in Paris, and will look to improve that mark on Sunday. One big difference this time is that this will be the first time that Federer will enter the encounter with a French Open championship... 

Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal: What Will Be the Deciding Factor for This Match?

This was no doubt the matchup that so many tennis fans were hoping to see—myself included.  And due to some excellent play by both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, it has become a reality. These two tennis champions will face each other for the fifth time at Roland Garros. Overall, Nadal leads the head-to-head matchup, 16-8. Of the 16 wins, he has won 11 on clay. If you base the potential... 

French Open 2011: Roger Federer Beats Novak Djokovic, It’s Hard Not to Feel Bad

Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic was one of the most anticipated matchups in this year’s French Open. Federer won a hard-fought match in the fourth set as the last bits of sunlight escaped into the night sky. For tennis fans around the world, it was a shocking match that left many torn on who they actually wanted to win. The case for Federer was that this was likely going... 

French Open 2011: Can Roger Federer and Li Na Overcome?

He did it. Roger Federer is through to his first major final since the 2010 Australian Open. He was written off. Yet he bounced back. Novak Djokovic can console himself that he almost took the match into the final set. It says a lot for the progress he has made in the past six months. His confidence has skyrocketed and setbacks are to be met with unequivocal defiance. Federer may not have captured... 

French Open 2011: Roger Federer Wins Epic Semifinal, Prepares for Rafael Nadal

Did everyone really feel the greatest player of all time would go away quietly? Roger Federer stepped on the Center Court at Roland Garros Friday in a very unfamiliar position…underdog. Playing against second-seeded Novak Djokovic, a Serbian player who had won the Australian Open and was 41-0 this year, Federer was even worse than an underdog in that many analysts and fans alike were simply overlooking... 

French Open 2011: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal, the Final Chapter?

Roger Federer.  Rafael Nadal.  French Open final. As the great Yogi Berra, who must have been a tennis fan, was wont to say, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Yes, indeed.  And no one is complaining…except maybe a certain world No. 2 and the entire Serbian nation. After a two-year hiatus from their yearly clash in the final at Roland Garros, Roger and Rafa are... 

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