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Roger Federer pictured in July 2021
Roger Federer's legendary tennis career is not ending, it is evolving
Ahead of Roger Federer's final match of competitive tennis at the Laver Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at the legacy of the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
Sep 23, 12:42
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Commentator and former Wimbledon umpire David Mercer passes away aged 70
The Welshman umpired the Wimbledon men's singles final between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in 1984.
Aug 27, 19:31
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On this day: Arthur Ashe becomes first black men's Wimbledon champion
Arthur Ashe beat Jimmy Connors in the SW19 final.
Jul 5, 08:52
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On this day: Gustavo Kuerten ends year as world number one
Fifteen years ago today, a victory over Andre Agassi in the final of the Tennis Masters Cup secured top spot in the world rankings for Gustavo Kuerten.
Dec 3, 06:00
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Roger Federer reflects on "special moment" after 1,000th ATP Tour win
Roger Federer speaks of his delight after recording the 1,000th ATP Tour victory of his career with triumph over Milos Raonic in the final of the Brisbane International.
Jan 11, 12:26
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Roger Federer claims 1,000th ATP Tour win with triumph at Brisbane International
Roger Federer records his 1,000th ATP Tour victory by winning the Brisbane International title at the expense of Milos Raonic.
Jan 11, 11:39
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On this day: Roger Federer beats Andre Agassi to win second US Open title
On this day in 2005, Roger Federer defeated Andre Agassi in four sets to win his second US Open title at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 11, 10:12
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Roger Federer targets US Open after Cincinnati Masters win
Roger Federer eyes up a sixth US Open title after sealing his first Masters 1000 triumph in two years by beating David Ferrer on Sunday.
Aug 18, 05:50
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Jimmy Connors: 'Grigor Dimitrov can go all the way at Wimbledon'
Former Wimbledon champion Jimmy Connors suggests that Grigor Dimitrov could win this year's tournament following his surprise win over Andy Murray.
Jul 2, 16:15
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Maria Sharapova hires Sven Groeneveld
Maria Sharapova reveals that Sven Groeneveld will be her new coach.
Nov 22, 03:12
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Video: Maria Sharapova explains why she won't change name to 'Sugarpova'
Tennis star Maria Sharapova explains why she will not be changing her surname to 'Sugarpova' for the US Open.
Aug 21, 13:16
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Jimmy Connors not worried by Maria Sharapova defeat
Maria Sharapova's coach Jimmy Connors remains calm following the Russian's surprise loss in round two of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 14, 15:25
American Sloane Stephens makes a fist following her quarter-final defeat of Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens shocks Maria Sharapova in Cincinnati
Maria Sharapova makes a shock exit from the Western & Southern Open, losing in three sets to American Sloane Stephens.
Aug 14, 06:22
Maria Sharapova in action during the quarterfinals of the Sony Open tennis tournament on March 27, 2013
Jimmy Connors named Maria Sharapova coach
Former world number one Jimmy Connors is confirmed as Maria Sharapova's new coach.
Jul 13, 16:08
Boris Becker at Wimbledon.
On this day: Boris Becker makes Wimbledon history
Twenty-eight years ago today, Germany's Boris Becker made history by winning Wimbledon.
Jul 7, 11:42
Arthur Ashe with the Wimbledon trophy after winning the men's singles on July 5, 1975
On this day: Arthur Ashe becomes first black man to win Wimbledon
Sports Mole remembers the Wimbledon final of 1975, when Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win the title at the All England Club.
Jul 5, 09:57
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David Beckham to appear on new Matthew Perry comedy
Former England captain David Beckham will make an appearance alongside former Friends star Matthew Perry in the American actor's new comedy Go On.
Oct 12, 12:47
Roger Federer
Jimmy Connors: 'Roger Federer will have to work even harder'
Jimmy Connors believes Roger Federer will have to work even harder, having turned 30.
Aug 8, 22:18
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