Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament.
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In pictures: Roger Federer wins his eighth Dubai title
Roger Federer defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to earn the 100th singles title of his career, as well as his eighth title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The doubles title was won by Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury as they defeated Ben McLachlan and Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 6-3.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2019
Roger Federer wins 100th career title in Dubai
The 37-year-old Swiss star is the second man to achieve the feat after America’s Jimmy Connors who ended his career with 109 titles
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In pictures: Dubai Championships ATP players party last night
Some of the world’s top male tennis players to relax last night as they enjoyed the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the ATP Players’ Party in the Secret Garden of the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
ATP
‘On edge’ Federer unsure of title century after moving into Dubai last eight
Roger Federer is now the Dubai tournament’s highest seed following Kei Nishikori’s shock defeat to Polish outsider Hubert Hurkacz
Aviation Club
In pictures: Roger Federer begins chase for eighth title in Dubai
Roger Federer began his charge for a 100th career title by defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in the first round of the Dubai Championships at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Monday.
Aviation Club
Federer starts 100th title bid with Kohlschreiber win in Dubai
Second seed Federer had to deal with a tricky opponent and strong gusts at the Aviation Club in front of nearly 5,500 fans at the Aviation Club
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)
Federer takes century quest ‘home’ to Dubai
Dubai has long been used as a winter training base by the 20-time Grand Slam champion
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
‘Motivated’ Federer targets ninth Wimbledon crown
Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion returns to Dubai later this month
Australian Open
Video: Question about Roger Federer’s past brings him to tears
Roger Federer looks ahead to the Australian Open and emotionally recalls the influence his former coach Peter Carter had on his early tennis career.
Jeddah
Djokovic, Nadal call off Saudi exhibition match due to injury
Top tennis stars will no longer meet in Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City on December 22 due to Nadal injury
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Federer’s ‘greatest shot’ in US Open revives memory of lob against Agassi in Dubai
Federer hails Dubai lob shot in 2005 against Andre Agassi as one of his ‘most memorable’ shots
Nike
In pictures: Federer, Serena lead Wimbledon 2018 Day One
Eight-time champion Roger Federer and seven-time winner Serena Williams shrugged off 30-degree heat to breeze into the Wimbledon second round Monday. Top seed Federer marched out on Centre Court dressed for the first time in gear designed by Japanese giant Uniqlo in a deal reported to be worth $300 million after a two-decade association with Nike.
Nike
Roger Federer leaves Nike for Uniqlo in $300m deal
Federer’s ten-year contract will will take him well into retirement from the tennis circuit
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Federer turns down wild card to play in Dubai Championships
Tournament director confirms that new world No 1 will attend awards ceremony in Monte Carlo instead
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Record-breaker Federer ‘still open’ to playing in Dubai
World number one drops hint that he may play at this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship
Australian Open
Federer could retake world No. 1 at Dubai Open
A decision will be made after spending some time with family after his Australian Open victory