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Dubai Open director Salah Tahlak reveals reason for Roger Federer opting out of tournament

The Swiss ace has been a regular at Dubai, winning the title seven times in his career but cited family as a reason to opt out this year.

Feb 24, 2018

By Arunava Ray

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'You have to pick your fights' says Federer's coach when training top players like Roger and Raonic

Ljubicic joined Federer's coaching team at the start of the 2016 season and since his arrival the Swiss ace has won nine titles including three majors.

Feb 24, 2018

By Pradhan Muthanna

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Roger Federer reveals plans after decision to skip Dubai Open was confirmed

Roger Federer has decided to skip the Dubai Tennis Championships starting on 26 February and will next return to action at the Indian Wells Masters.

Feb 24, 2018

By Pradhan Muthanna

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Rafael Nadal to return to doubles action at Indian Wells - his partner revealed

Rafael Nadal will parner up fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta as he returns to doubles action at Indian Wells in March.

Feb 23, 2018

By Tony Mogan

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Roger Federer decision over participation in Dubai finally confirmed, next tournament too

The 36-year-old will take time out from the sport to spend time with his wife Mirka and their two sets of twins.

Feb 23, 2018

By Nick Howson

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Marseille Open tournament director explains how Nick Kyrgios can emulate Roger Federer

Marseille Open tournament director Jean-Francois Caujolle has likened Australia's Nick Kyrgios to a young Roger Federer.

Feb 23, 2018

By Naveen Ullal

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British coach raises doubts over Federer's chances of overhauling singles titles record despite recent form

Roger Federer currently has 97 singles titles and is second on the all-time list behind Jimmy Connors, who has 109 titles.

Feb 23, 2018

By Pradhan Muthanna

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Ex-Premier League striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel reveals Roger Federer's message after completing transfer

Ricky van Wolfswinkel joined Norwich City from Sporting in 2013 and struggled to impress during his three-year spell in England.

Feb 23, 2018

By Naveen Ullal

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Will Roger Federer play the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?

The Swiss world number one has until 12pm EST [5pm GMT] to decide whether to play his third tournament of 2018.

Feb 23, 2018

By Nick Howson

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Dorochenko reveals what went into making Federer great

Federer became the oldest player in the game to claim the number one title when he reached the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.

Feb 23, 2018

By Arunava Ray

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Former coach reveals how Federer's wife influenced his success and opens up on two other factors

Roger Federer's wife Mirka created a "bubble" for Federer which allowed him to concentrate only on tennis.

Feb 23, 2018

By Arunava Ray

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Italian legend reveals two reasons for Federer's longevity after Swiss star's return to World No.1

Roger Federer was officially crowned the oldest world number one on 19 February, it was the first time he returned to the top of the rankings since 2012.

Feb 23, 2018

By Pradhan Muthanna

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Dominant Roger Federer has 'gone up a notch', says Stan Wawrinka

Federer became the oldest world no.1 in tennis history at the Rotterdam Open last week and managed to win his 97th ATP title in Holland.

Feb 22, 2018

By Rhod Cannon

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal drug testing numbers in 2017 revealed, Maria Sharapova included

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) have revealed the player breakdown for tests conducted last season.

Feb 22, 2018

By Nick Howson

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Could 'very complicated' Roger Federer play until 40? Former trainer thinks it would be 'no issue'

Federer recently admitted he is looking forward to retiring, but his former fitness trainer Dorochenko thinks he will be gracing courts around the world for a little while longer.

Feb 22, 2018

By Rhod Cannon

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Novak Djokovic provides latest update on injury recovery as Rafael Nadal return looms

The 12-time grand slam champion continues to work with a resistance band as his rehabilitation advances further.

Feb 22, 2018

By Nick Howson

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Roger Federer's father warns of Rafael Nadal making quick return to World No. 1

Roger Federer's father Robert believes his son's reign as the oldest world number one could be over soon depending on how well Rafael Nadal plays upon his return.

Feb 22, 2018

By Abhinav Kini

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