Tag: Roger Federer
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Serena William’s second pregnancy, Jared Leto in a cat costume: Here is all the drama that went down at this year’s Met Gala
Met Gala is considered as fashion’s biggest night of the year, with celebrities coming out in droves wearing the most elaborate costumes. The event is hosted by the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, and is actually a fundraiser benefit for the Metropolitan Museum Of Art’s Costume Institute. Each year a new theme is decided upon…
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Djokovic makes history with 378th week as World No 1
On Monday, Novak Djokovic surpassed Steffi Graf’s all-time record for the most weeks as the world No 1 tennis player with a total of 378 weeks. Djokovic returned to the top spot five weeks ago after winning the Australian Open and tying Rafael Nadal’s all-time men’s record of 22 majors. This was his first time…
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Rafael Nadal fails to hold his tears as Roger Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis
Nadal, who has won a men’s record 22 Grand Slam singles titles, said it was a difficult night for him emotionally as the defeat to the American pair of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe marked the end of the 41-year-old Federer’s dazzling career. Nadal said that a part of him was also leaving the men’s…
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Rafael Nadal posts heartfelt tweet for Roger Federer on retirement from tennis
Along with Novak Djkovic, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have battled to become among the best tennis players in the world. The 40 meetings between the Swiss and Spanish stars, with Nadal winning most of them and always in the championship rounds of tournaments, did not result in any off-court animosity between them. Off the…
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‘Proud to share this era’: Roger Federer congratulates Rafael Nadal on winning 21st grand slam title
Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has congratulated Spain’s Rafael Nadal on winning his 21st grand slam singles title after beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in a nail-biting Australian Open final. Taking to Instagram stories, Federer shared a picture of Nadal celebrating his victory and wrote: “To my friend and great rival @RafaelNadal.…
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Djokovic levels Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title. Djokovic bounced back from a first-set wobble to win 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. It was Djokovic’s sixth Wimbledon title and 20th at a major tournament, putting him tied for first on the all-time list with Roger…
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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic raise awareness about corona pandemic
Top tennis stars Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have sent messages of encouragement while addressing the coronavirus pandemic. Federer released a social media video as part of a national public campaign, telling people to follow the recommended guidelines. “I’m also staying home, and I haven’t been shaking anybody’s hands for quite a lot…