Roger Federer saw his bid for a ninth Wimbledon title come to a sudden end on Wednesday, as Hubert Hurkacz eliminated the 20-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets in the quarterfinals. Hurkacz started strong and finished with a flourish, beating Federer 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-0. Federer had chances in […]
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Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles: Federer’s Path to Final Opens After Hurkacz Upset
No. 14 seed Hubert Hurkacz scored the biggest win of his career on Tuesday, defeating No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Hurkacz came from behind to win 2-6, 7-6 (7-2) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, in a match that spanned two days due to a rain […]
Wimbledon Odds: Top Seeds Barty, Sabalenka in Quarterfinals Action on Tuesday
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will continue her deepest career run at Wimbledon on Tuesday when she takes on fellow Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in a quarterfinal matchup on Centre Court. With many contenders dropping out early or skipping Wimbledon entirely, Barty has become the clear favorite at the grass-court Grand […]
Federer, Guaff Reach Third Round at Wimbledon; Andy Murray Faces Friday Test from Shapovalov
Roger Federer beat Richard Gasquet in straight sets on Thursday to become the oldest man to reach the third-round at Wimbledon since 1975. Federer cruised past Gasquet by a 7-6 (7-1), 6-1, 6-4 score. Federer seeking 9th career Wimbledon title Gasquet has never won a set off Federer in five […]
Australian Open: Roger Federer Out, Andy Murray Awarded Wild-Card Entry
Roger Federer will skip the 2021 Australian Open in February, as the 39-year-old continues to recover from two knee operations earlier this year. The 20-time Grand Slam champion plans to return to tour play later in the winter in the hopes of putting together yet another competitive season. Federer Plans […]
Federer Aiming for Australian Open Return, Oddsmakers Skeptical
Roger Federer says he’s pain-free and preparing to play at the Australian Open this January. But oddsmakers aren’t convinced the seemingly ageless wonder will be able to overcome knee surgery and return to his winning ways at age 39. Federer played in the 2020 Australian Open, but sat out the […]
ATP Tour Finals 2019 Betting Preview
London is the destination for the final leg of the ATP Tour this year, as the world’s top eight players face off in the hotly anticipated ATP Finals. The eight competitors have finally been decided, and with huge fortunes and ranking points up for grabs, it won’t be easy to […]
Federer, Thiem Pick Up Wins, Race for Final Two ATP Finals Spots to be Decided at Paris Masters
Roger Federer picked up his 10th career title at the Swiss Indoors in Basel on Sunday, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final to earn yet another victory in his hometown. Federer had little trouble dispatching the 20-year-old Frenchman, earning a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory to lift the trophy. Federer […]