Roger Federer: What Experts Are Saying About His Wimbledon Chances After Loss

When he won the Madrid Open a few weeks ago, Roger Federer looked OK. Then, when he lost to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals and followed that up with a loss in the Gerry Weber Open finals to 34-year-old Tommy Haas, the outlook on the Swiss superstar wasn’t so good anymore. Suddenly, Federer doesn’t look lethal on grass—a surface on which he once dominated—and he... 

Wimbledon 2012: 4 Grass-Court Specialists the ‘Big 3’ Must Watch out for

The Big 3, consisting of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, have won all of the past nine Wimbledon championships. The Swiss King of Grass and Hard Courts (though Pete Sampras presented himself as a great competitor to the grass title) has won six titles alone. Nole, after becoming the world No. 1 player last year, won his dream title for the first time and is now the defending champion. But... 

Wimbledon 2012: Which Stars Will Bounce Back After French Open Blunders?

After a dramatic finals match in the French Open, Novak Djokovic lost and is now gearing up for Wimbledon 2012. After winning three majors last year, Djokovic is trying to make amends for his loss in Paris and will defend his Wimbledon title from last year. Djokovic and Serena Williams, Roger Federer and others are looking to Wimbledon as an opportunity to make amends for their performances in the... 

Gerry Weber Open 2012: Roger Federer’s Loss Will Cripple Star’s Confidence

The Gerry Weber Open was Roger Federer‘s opportunity to prove he has what it takes to win as Wimbledon looms just days away. Rafael Nadal had bowed out early, and the road was paved for a Federer victory. Instead, he suffered a shocking loss to Tommy Haas 7-6 (5), 6-4, and instead of silencing the critics, he only fed more fuel to their doubt-filled fire. It’s no secret that Federer needed... 

Nadal vs. Djokovic: Why Tennis Has the Best Individual Rivalry in Sports

There is nothing that makes watching a big game that much better than when it puts two rivals up against one another. That desire to win suddenly goes through the roof. No matter what, each competitor is going to step up their game and take it into an extra gear. Seeing some of the best athletes in the world playing to the height of their potential is the reason we watch sports. Seeing the unbelievable... 

Wimbledon 2012: Things We’d Like to See Abolished at the Championships

DIG UP THE GRASS How much longer will the world’s greatest tennis tournament continue being played on a surface which is as outdated as many of the traditions surrounding it? Until 1974, three of the four Grand Slams were played on grass. In 1975 the US Open, changed from grass to clay, and then in 1978 to hard court. The Australian changed to hard in 1987, leaving Wimbledon the only remaining... 

9 Ways Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg Are Linked as Legends at Wimbledon

As Rafael Nadal prepares to win the Wimbledon 2012 title, and once again surpass fellow rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, the tennis world is reminded of other legends who left their legacies for all times. Indeed, the spectacular success of Nadal at the French Open rekindled memories of Bjorn Borg, the man who was Nadal’s forefather on clay, but who rose into tennis’s royal pantheon... 

Gerry Weber Open 2012: Adjustments Roger Federer Must Make for Wimbledon

Roger Federer‘s disappointing loss to Tommy Haas in the 2012 Gerry Weber Open leaves a shot at a redemption at Wimbledon. With Wimbledon set to begin near the end of the month, Federer must also battle a recent losing history even though he has an illustrious career there. Federer last lost the Halle final in 2010 to Lleyton Hewitt, and he followed that with an unfortunate quarterfinal loss to... 

David Nalbandian’s Default at AEGON Championships Costs Wimbledon 2012 Seed?

David Nalbandian appeared poised to win the 2012 AEGON Championships on Sunday, as he led Marin Cilic by a set in the championship match. However, despite the lead and the opportunity to win the title, Nalbandian lost the final against Cilic by default when, in frustration, the former Wimbledon finalist caused a minor injury to a linesman. After suffering a break of serve, the Argentine kicked a sign... 

Gerry Weber Open 2012: Loss to Tommy Haas Proves Roger Federer Is Done

After losing in the Finals of the Gerry Weber Open yesterday 7-6 (5), 6-4, to German player Tommy Haas, Roger Federer seems to be losing his dominance in the sport that he once controlled. Is this the final straw where Federer can no longer be considered a serious threat in any upcoming tournaments? Although it will always be tough to count out one of the greats in tennis while he is still playing... 

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