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          Roger Federer

          Latest on the Swiss tennis star who retired in 2022 as one of the sport's greatest players

          Roger Federer, pictured with fellow Swiss player Belinda Bencic, said the men's and women's tours should merge in an effort to help lower-level players deal with the financial fallout of the coronavirus crisis. Getty

          Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships chief backs Federer's merger plan

          TennisApril 23, 2020
          Roger Federer says the men's and women's tours should unite to help protect lower-level players affected by the coronavirus crisis. Reuters

          Roger Federer suggests merger of ATP and WTA tours

          TennisApril 22, 2020
          Roger Federer, left, and Novak Djokovic, right, along with Rafael Nadal and other senior players are being consulted about the plans for the rest of the tennis season. AFP

          ATP chief: '70 per cent' of season can be saved with August return

          TennisApril 09, 2020
          Kristie Ahn is on the WTA Tour's player council and is working on ways to help alleviate thee problems players are currently facing. AP Photo

          Tennis structure has left players vulnerable during crisis – is it time for a union?

          TennisApril 07, 2020
          FILE PHOTO: Roger Federer of Switzerland kisses his trophy after defeating Andy Roddick of the U.S. in their Gentlemen's Singles finals match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 5, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/File Photo

          With Wimbledon lost, Federer and Serena running out of opportunities

          TennisApril 03, 2020
          LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Spectators cool their feet as they watch a giant TV showing Britain's Andy Murray play Novak Djokovic of Sebia in the gentleman's singles final at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

          Why cancellation of special Wimbledon has left players 'devastated'

          TennisApril 02, 2020
          Novak Djokovic won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title for a fifth time in his final tournament before the coronavirus-enforced break. AP Photo

          Novak and Jelena Djokovic donate €1m to Serbia's coronavirus fight

          TennisMarch 27, 2020
          Roger Federer said that he hopes 'others might join in supporting more families in need' as a result of the coronavirus. AFP

          Federer donates 1m Swiss francs to families hit by Covid-19

          TennisMarch 25, 2020
          Naomi Osaka tweeted her surprise at the announcement moving the French Open to September. AP Photo

          'Excusez moi?' Players slam lack of communication over French Open move

          TennisMarch 18, 2020
          Elina Svitolina will be one of seven players ranked in the world's top 10 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Reuters

          Svitolina set for hat-trick bid after accepting Dubai Tennis Championships wildcard

          TennisFebruary 06, 2020
          Rafael Nadal holds his trophy after winning an exhibition game against compatriot David Ferrer to inaugurate the Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait. AFP

          Rafael Nadal launches mission to create a Middle East tennis superstar

          TennisFebruary 06, 2020
          Dominic Thiem is opposed to the ideea of tennis' top players aiding lower-ranked players financially. AFP

          Australian Open final: Thiem seeks inspiration from past Djokovic wins

          TennisFebruary 01, 2020
          Dominic Thiem celebrates after beating Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi-finals. Reuters

          Thiem edges Zverev to set up Australian Open final clash with Djokovic

          TennisJanuary 31, 2020
          Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals. AFP

          Djokovic pays 'huge respect' to Federer after reaching Australian Open final

          TennisJanuary 30, 2020
          The Vietnamese Ravioli is so popular that the recipe has remained unchanged since it was first served in Indochine 30 years ago. Courtesy of Indochine

          Restaurant review: Indochine Dubai is worth every bit of the hype

          FoodJanuary 30, 2020
          Roger Federer is aiming to join Novak Djokovic on seven Australian Open titles this year, but will need to get past the defending champion to keep his bid alive. EPA

          Australian Open: Federer will likely need more 'miracles' to defeat Djokovic

          TennisJanuary 29, 2020
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