Rappler's latest stories on Roger Federer
Federer hopes to play in front of crowds on 2021 return
'I want to come back healthy. We'll see how long that lasts,' says Roger Federer, who targets a 2021 return

Federer 'missing' Wimbledon but aiming to be back next year
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who underwent two knee surgeries this year, had already announced he will not play again until next year
Novak Djokovic, Grand Slam superstar but never the people's champion
Lacking the charm of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic seems to have taken the role of pantomime villain on and off the court

Federer out until 2021 after knee surgery
Roger Federer won’t see action for the rest of the year, renewing speculations on retirement

Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
Tennis superstar Roger Federer boasts the biggest sponsorship lineup among active athletes

WTA chief backs Federer's ATP merger suggestion
A unified tennis circuit 'may not take as long' following calls led by superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

'Live' and slightly dangerous, stars on their sofas compete for fans
Sports stars Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema entertain their fans amid the coronavirus pandemic by going live on social media
Players back Federer over tennis merger as Kyrgios hits out
The ever controversial Nick Kyrgios ends up as the dissenting voice as Roger Federer's proposal gets a wave of support

Nadal frustrated by tennis lockdown, Federer happy with surgery recovery
Rafael Nadal chats with fellow tennis superstar Roger Federer on Instagram Live

Djokovic says tennis 'big three' plan to help lowest-ranked players
Novak Djokovic proposes to give aid to players who are struggling financially due to the cancelation of games

Age concern: Olympics 2021 may come too late for 6 stars
Pushing the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 may be an issue for some aging athletes

Federer donates $1 million to vulnerable Swiss in virus crisis
'These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind,' says tennis superstar Roger Federer

Thiem thwarted in bid to pass Federer in world rankings
World No. 4 Dominic Thiem misses a chance to dislodge one of tennis' Big Three

Federer targets Wimbledon after knee surgery blow
The last time Roger Federer underwent surgery, he came back to rule the 2017 Australian Open and then Wimbledon 6 months later

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open after knee surgery
After resolving a nagging injury, Roger Federer won't see action in this summer's Grand Slam

Federer, Nadal play to record crowd in Cape Town
More than 50,000 fans watch Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal play in an exhibition match that raised $3.5 million for a foundation
No retirement plans for Federer: 'I can still win Slams'
At 38, Roger Federer believes he can still add to his record 20 Grand Slam titles

Djokovic powers past Federer into Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic beats an injured Roger Federer in straight sets to reach a record eighth Australian Open final

'Roger is Roger': Djokovic not underestimating ageless great
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer battle for the 50th time as the two tennis stars clash in the 2020 Australian Open semifinal

Djokovic keeps focus to set up Federer semifinal in Australian Open
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will play each other for the 50th time as they vie for a berth in the Australian Open final
'Lucky' Federer stages great escape to reach Australian Open semis
Roger Federer bucks a groin injury to survive Tennys Sandgren, becoming the oldest man in 43 years to make the Australian Open semis after Ken Rosewall
Federer roars into record 15th Australian Open quarterfinal
Roger Federer surpasses John Newcombe for most Australian Open quarterfinal appearances with a win over Marton Fucsovics
Federer says 'epics' keep him motivated after Australian Open thriller
Roger Federer barges into the fourth round of the Australian Open in dramatic fashion with a five-set comeback win over John Millman
Federer survives five-set epic at Australian Open
Roger Federer stages a brilliant comeback to escape John Millman and tally his 100th Australian Open win
Federer seeks century of wins at Australian Open
Roger Federer shoots for his 100th win at the Australian Open but home favorite John Millman stands in the way

Nadal aims to keep heat on Federer Slams record
Rafael Nadal steps up his Australian Open bid to tie Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slams

'Old-school work ethic' pays off for immaculate Federer
Roger Federer stretches his streak of having never lost in the first round of the Australian Open
Federer blasts lack of communication on Australian Open smog
Roger Federer says lack of information made matters worse for players who were forced to stay on the courts amid the smog
Federer has 'low expectations' at Australian Open
Roger Federer knows he has his back against the wall after deciding to rest while Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played high-intensity games in the ATP Cup
Federer to donate to Australia bushfires appeal
'If anyone can chip in, that's great because it's nice to show solidarity and help in a situation, which has become quite incredible in this country,' says Federer

Nadal insists Federer Grand Slam record not on his mind
Rafael Nadal won the French and US Open titles last year to move within one of Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul
'Big Three' hold top spots in ATP rankings
Tennis royalty Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer remain at the top of the world rankings
Thiem confident 'Big Three' will be toppled at Slams
'I think we challenged them already a lot,' says world No. 4 Dominic Thiem as the young guns try to upset the Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Federer outclasses Djokovic to reach ATP Finals semis
Roger Federer shows his best form when it mattered as he avenges his Wimbledon defeat to Novak Djokovic

Djokovic braces for onslaught from Federer fans
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer face in the ATP Finals – a repeat of the epic Wimbledon finale this year
Federer withdraws from Paris Masters as Cilic, Tsonga progress
'I am sorry for my French fans who I will see next year at Roland Garros,' says Federer

Federer unsure if Paris is next stop on 'incredible journey'
Roger Federer captures his 10th Basel Open trophy and 103rd career title overall
In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match
The 38-year-old Roger Federer guns for his 10th Basel Open title and 103rd crown
Federer to play French Open next year
Roger Federer says he needs 'some time away' from tennis but promises to see action in the French Open

Olympic gold lures Federer to Tokyo Games
Roger Federer shoots for the Olympic men's singles gold medal – the only major prize he has yet to win

Gauff salutes Federer for words of wisdom
Coco Gauff says Roger Federer gave her a pep talk that has helped her on a path which saw her become the youngest champion on the WTA Tour since 2004
Federer wins Shanghai Masters opener
Roger Federer cruises past Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the Shanghai Masters 1st round

Federer teams up with Zverev to secure Europe Laver Cup lead
Propped up by Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev, Team Europe takes a 3-1 lead over Team World

Djokovic quits as Wawrinka advances; Federer rolls at U.S. Open
After dropping the first two sets, injured Novak Djokovic retires against Stan Wawrinka in a shock end to his title defense bid

Federer, Serena breeze into U.S. Open last 16 but Nishikori out
Roger Federer plays 'no-error tennis' as Serena Williams continues her quest for a 24th career Grand Slam title

Federer overcomes poor start to advance at rain-hit U.S. Open
'When it happens like this, back-to-back matches, it's just a bit frustrating more than anything,' says Roger Federer after rallying yet again to reach the next round

Early U.S. Open struggles no concern for Federer
Roger Federer rallies back to dominate Sumit Nagal in the 2019 US Open 1st round

Djokovic motivated by talk of catching Federer in Slams
Having won 4 of the last 5 Grand Slam singles titles, Novak Djokovic is in good position to break Roger Federer's mark
Federer puts Wimbledon near-miss behind him ahead of U.S. Open
'I'm not putting extra pressure on myself. I know it's going to be tough,' says Roger Federer as he seeks a 21st Grand Slam

Federer falls into Djokovic's half of U.S. Open draw
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic may face Roger Federer in the semifinal and Rafael Nadal in the title match of the 2019 US Open
