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June 26
Tennis: Federer stunned in second round at Wimbledon
Defending champion Roger Federer's remarkable run of reaching 36 consecutive grand slam quarter-finals or better has been ended in a shock second-round Wimbledon defeat by unheralded Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky.
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November 11
Tennis: Federer wins to set up final with Djokovic
Defending champion Roger Federer has reached the final of the ATP World Tour Finals for the eighth time in 11 years after a 7-6 6-2 win over Britain's Andy Murray.
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September 6
Tennis: Berdych stuns Federer at US Open
Roger Federer has been knocked out of the US Open after losing a quarterfinal thriller to Tomas Berdych, marking his earliest exit from New York in nine years.
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August 31
Tennis: Federer strolls into third round
World number one Roger Federer put on another evening exhibition at Flushing Meadows as he brushed aside Germany's Bjorn Phau 6-2 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round of the US Open.
Sport
July 27
Federer's sights set on Games gold
A seventh Challenge Cup secured, Roger Federer was ready for a week's holiday on Monday before returning to London to complete what he hopes will be a unique Wimbledon-Olympic double triumph at the All England Club.
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July 12
Tennis: Federer breaks British hearts with Wimbledon win
Roger Federer left the door tantalisingly ajar for local hero Andy Murray in the Wimbledon men's singles final, then slammed it shut to win his seventh Wimbledon title and return to the top of the world rankings.
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June 27
Tennis: Federer shines on Centre Court
Britain's Prince Charles made a rare, if fleeting, visit to Wimbledon but lingered long enough to see Roger Federer produce another regal performance on Centre Court and move serenely into the third round.
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June 23
Tennis: Nadal casts doubt on Federer's status
It may have been a slip of the tongue or perhaps it was a sentence lost in translation, but Rafael Nadal made quite a telling statement after collecting his record-breaking seventh French Open crown this month.
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June 3
Tennis: Djokovic survives scare to make last eight
The remarkable Roger Federer reached a record 32nd consecutive grand slam quarter-final and world No1 Novak Djokovic survived an almighty scare on a crazy day at the French Open.
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May 28
Tennis: Djokovic, Federer advance in France
First-round victories at the French Open have put Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in reflective mood, with the Swiss chalking up a new landmark and the Serbian world number one considering the pressure of always trying to win.
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May 13
Tennis: Federer wins Madrid Open
Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open's controversial blue claycourt by grinding out a 3-6 7-5 7-5 victory against Czech Tomas Berdych to match Rafa Nadal's record of 20 Masters titles.
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March 18
Tennis: Isner shocks Djokovic to set up final date with Federer
John Isner pulled off the biggest upset of his career at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday before Roger Federer imperiously outplayed long-time rival Rafa Nadal in the other semifinal.
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March 3
Tennis: Federer beats Murray for fifth Dubai title
Roger Federer swatted aside Andy Murray 7-5 6-4 to win the Dubai Championships, the Swiss maestro's 72nd tour title, as he abandoned the baseline to dominate from the net.
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February 19
Tennis: Federer downs Del Potro to take title
Roger Federer has outclassed Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 6-4 in the final of the World Indoor Tournament to win his first title of the year.
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January 27
Tennis: Nadal bests Federer in Melbourne semi
There was no title at stake and no trophy to lift but Rafa Nadal's victory over Roger Federer in the Australian Open semifinals has added another glorious chapter to the greatest rivalry in tennis.
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January 24
Tennis: Federer easily into Aussie Open quarters
Roger Federer toppled Argentine giant Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4 6-3 6-2 with some exquisite shot-making to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open today.
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January 16
Tennis: Nadal takes pot-shot at Federer
Rafael Nadal has criticized Roger Federer for letting other players "burn themselves" by complaining about tour conditions while maintaining his good reputation by rarely making negative comments about tennis.
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January 5
Tennis: Federer, Nadal on course for final showdown
A stuttering Roger Federer and a rampaging Rafa Nadal need to clear only one more hurdle before setting up a tantalising final showdown at the Qatar Open.
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January 4
Tennis: Nadal, Federer into Qatar quarters
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer eased into the Qatar Open quarterfinals with lopsided wins in unusually cold and windy conditions on Wednesday.
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January 3
Tennis: Federer rampant, Nadal toils in Doha
Roger Federer staked his claim as one of the favourites for the Australian Open title later this month by romping into the second round of the Qatar Open, while rival Rafa Nadal survived a scare in windswept Doha on Tuesday.
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December 22
Tennis: In-form Federer set for Aussie Open push
The resurgent Roger Federer is primed to serve up a treat as the world's premier players jostle for a record $A30 million in riches over the Australian summer.
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June 29
Tennis: Federer falls in Wimbledon quarters
Six-time champion Roger Federer has been upset in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second straight year, squandering a two-set lead for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament and losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
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May 31
Tennis: Federer sets up Paris showdown with Djokovic
Quickly and rather quietly, Roger Federer is back in the French Open semifinals.
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May 29
Tennis: Djokovic, Federer advance in French Open
His 43rd consecutive victory complete, Novak Djokovic ripped off his white baseball cap, pivoted to look up at his parents, coach and other supporters in the stands, then let out a yell.
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May 25
Tennis: Djokovic, Federer advance in French Open
Novak Djokovic's perfect season is still intact and his clay-court form still looks devastating after he reached the third round of the French Open when Victor Hanescu retired because of injury.
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