16 days ago
Savannah Guthrie and Michael Feldman apparently were not finished with the U.S. Open after their August date night.
The Today co-anchor returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium with her husband on September 13 for the men's singles final. TMZ photographed the couple smiling together before heading inside, with Guthrie wearing a black top and colorful skirt.
The outing came less than three weeks after Guthrie and Feldman attended a different U.S. Open event together on August 25. That night, they watched Roger Federer return to the court for exhibition matches involving Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
The two appearances have offered rare public glimpses of the couple during an intensely private year for their family. Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has remained missing since February, and Feldman has largely stayed beside his wife.
HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE'D WON 🏆
#august #night #together #michael
The Today co-anchor returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium with her husband on September 13 for the men's singles final. TMZ photographed the couple smiling together before heading inside, with Guthrie wearing a black top and colorful skirt.
The outing came less than three weeks after Guthrie and Feldman attended a different U.S. Open event together on August 25. That night, they watched Roger Federer return to the court for exhibition matches involving Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
The two appearances have offered rare public glimpses of the couple during an intensely private year for their family. Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has remained missing since February, and Feldman has largely stayed beside his wife.
HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE'D WON 🏆
#august #night #together #michael
19 days ago
For 23 years, it has been the world's most annoying sports trivia question: Who's the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles ****** le?
Ben Shelton has always been the one with the ability to change it.
No disrespect to any of the others who have carried the red, white and blue banner for more than two decades across the men's tennis tour since Andy Roddick won his US Open ****** le in 2003. John Isner served his way to millions of dollars and a few nice tournament wins. The likes of Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey did the best they could in the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic era. Taylor Fritz has worked tirelessly to improve his game and continues to be a factor among the best players in the world.
But there is no divine right for any country, even one as big and athletically successful as the USA, to produce Grand Slam champions in a global sport where only a select few are going to rise to the top. It takes everything: Talent, development, the right set of circumstances and maybe a little bit of luck.
And for Shelton, the 23-year old who was born in Atlanta, raised to be an NCAA champion in Gainesville, Fla., and unleashed onto the world stage by a meticulously patient father/coach, only one more match stands in his way of the ultimate American story.
#grand #slam #best #andy
Ben Shelton has always been the one with the ability to change it.
No disrespect to any of the others who have carried the red, white and blue banner for more than two decades across the men's tennis tour since Andy Roddick won his US Open ****** le in 2003. John Isner served his way to millions of dollars and a few nice tournament wins. The likes of Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey did the best they could in the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic era. Taylor Fritz has worked tirelessly to improve his game and continues to be a factor among the best players in the world.
But there is no divine right for any country, even one as big and athletically successful as the USA, to produce Grand Slam champions in a global sport where only a select few are going to rise to the top. It takes everything: Talent, development, the right set of circumstances and maybe a little bit of luck.
And for Shelton, the 23-year old who was born in Atlanta, raised to be an NCAA champion in Gainesville, Fla., and unleashed onto the world stage by a meticulously patient father/coach, only one more match stands in his way of the ultimate American story.
#grand #slam #best #andy
19 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Ninety Grand Slam tournaments have passed since Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the 2003 final at Flushing Meadows. Since then, no other U.S. male player has managed to win the U.S. Open on home soil or any of the other three majors.
Apart from Argentina's Juan Martín del Potro at the 2009 U.S. Open and his compatriot Gastón Gaudio at the 2004 French Open, every champion across the world's four major tournaments has been European.
Frances Tiafoe or Ben Shelton — who face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday night — could end this drought for American men.
"You know the history; it was the era of the 'Big Three' (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic) — something unmatched," Del Potro told reporters. "But American tennis has the potential to break this pattern. There are so many good players now with the potential to be Grand Slam champions, and I sincerely believe Tiafoe or Shelton can do it."
As the last Grand Slam champion born outside of Europe, Del Potro takes pride in walking the grounds of the U.S. Open.
#grand #potro #since
Apart from Argentina's Juan Martín del Potro at the 2009 U.S. Open and his compatriot Gastón Gaudio at the 2004 French Open, every champion across the world's four major tournaments has been European.
Frances Tiafoe or Ben Shelton — who face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday night — could end this drought for American men.
"You know the history; it was the era of the 'Big Three' (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic) — something unmatched," Del Potro told reporters. "But American tennis has the potential to break this pattern. There are so many good players now with the potential to be Grand Slam champions, and I sincerely believe Tiafoe or Shelton can do it."
As the last Grand Slam champion born outside of Europe, Del Potro takes pride in walking the grounds of the U.S. Open.
#grand #potro #since
1 month ago
Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, describing the moment as "one of the greatest honours" of his life.
The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, who retired in 2022, was tearful at the ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, as he reflected on his glittering career in front of tennis greats including Billie Jean King and John McEnroe.
After make his debut in 1998 at the age of 16, Federer won a men's-record eight Wimbledon ****** les, six Australian Open crowns, five US Opens and one French Open.
"This is one of the greatest honors of my life," Federer, 45, said.
"They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal. My goal was to spend my life doing something I love, with people who love it as much as I do."
#greatest
The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, who retired in 2022, was tearful at the ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, as he reflected on his glittering career in front of tennis greats including Billie Jean King and John McEnroe.
After make his debut in 1998 at the age of 16, Federer won a men's-record eight Wimbledon ****** les, six Australian Open crowns, five US Opens and one French Open.
"This is one of the greatest honors of my life," Federer, 45, said.
"They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal. My goal was to spend my life doing something I love, with people who love it as much as I do."
#greatest
1 month ago
A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport's pantheon as one of the "greatest honors of my life."
The 45-year-old 20-time Grand Slam singles champion was frequently overcome with emotion as he addressed a crowd bristling with tennis royalty at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
The Swiss legend, who retired from tennis in 2022, paid tribute to the opponents, officials, fans, family and friends who had shared his career during a lengthy address that unfolded as a love letter to the sport.
"This is one of the greatest honors of my life," Federer said. "They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal.
"My goal was to spend my life doing something I love... with people who I love it as much as I do."
#life #federer #hall #Roger
The 45-year-old 20-time Grand Slam singles champion was frequently overcome with emotion as he addressed a crowd bristling with tennis royalty at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
The Swiss legend, who retired from tennis in 2022, paid tribute to the opponents, officials, fans, family and friends who had shared his career during a lengthy address that unfolded as a love letter to the sport.
"This is one of the greatest honors of my life," Federer said. "They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal.
"My goal was to spend my life doing something I love... with people who I love it as much as I do."
#life #federer #hall #Roger
1 month ago
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND - AUGUST 28: Inductee Roger Federer of Switzerland receives his ITHF blazer during the Fit for Fame of the International Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony on August 28, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/ITHF/Getty Images)
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame today, along with tennis commentator Mary Carillo. Federer gave an emotional and tearful speech during his induction ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
He enters the Hall of Fame while several players from his era are in the main draw of the 2026 U.S. Open.
Since retiring in 2022, Federer has watched Venus Williams, 46, return from inactive to active and Serena Williams, 44, evolve back into tennis. His compatriot Stan Wawrinka, 41, and friend Gael Monfils, who turns 40 on September 1, are retiring this year, but are also playing in the U.S. Open.
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - AUGUST 25: Drones form the likeness of tennis player Roger Federer in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on the night Federer was honored at the US Open on August 25, 2026, as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
#rhode #island #hall #open
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame today, along with tennis commentator Mary Carillo. Federer gave an emotional and tearful speech during his induction ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
He enters the Hall of Fame while several players from his era are in the main draw of the 2026 U.S. Open.
Since retiring in 2022, Federer has watched Venus Williams, 46, return from inactive to active and Serena Williams, 44, evolve back into tennis. His compatriot Stan Wawrinka, 41, and friend Gael Monfils, who turns 40 on September 1, are retiring this year, but are also playing in the U.S. Open.
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - AUGUST 25: Drones form the likeness of tennis player Roger Federer in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on the night Federer was honored at the US Open on August 25, 2026, as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
#rhode #island #hall #open
1 month ago
Roger Federer has always understood the power of a good silhouette. On the court, it was a sharply tailored polo, slim shorts, or a white sneaker; off it, a suit cut close to the body and with a European ease. Now, as he is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, there's no denying Federer's legacy is one that extends beyond the baseline—and into fashion.
On Saturday, Federer joins the likes of Billie Jean King and John McEnroe in the ITHF, which has been transformed into a living tribute to the 20-time Grand Slam champion. The exhibition, "Tennis, Transcended: Roger Federer's Path to Greatness", traces his rise from promising young player to one of tennis's most accomplished—and fashionable—champions.
Federer visiting Tennis, Transcended: Roger Federer's Path to Greatness.Courtesy of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The celebration began 48 hours before his induction, at a ****** tail celebration at Newport's grand Marble House, where Federer appeared alongside fellow inductee Mary Carillo to kick off the weekend. Earlier in the day, Federer visited the museum for the first time with his wife, Mirka, and their children, taking in the memorabilia and marveling at the evolution of tennis style—including his own.
"We have a René Lacoste blazer, which he pointed out," says Nicole Markham, the ITHF's curator of collections, who accompanied Federer on his visit. "He was recognizing the evolution of classic style through the generations of tennis. As a player, he's not just there to play the game; he really knows the history."
#tennis #international
On Saturday, Federer joins the likes of Billie Jean King and John McEnroe in the ITHF, which has been transformed into a living tribute to the 20-time Grand Slam champion. The exhibition, "Tennis, Transcended: Roger Federer's Path to Greatness", traces his rise from promising young player to one of tennis's most accomplished—and fashionable—champions.
Federer visiting Tennis, Transcended: Roger Federer's Path to Greatness.Courtesy of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The celebration began 48 hours before his induction, at a ****** tail celebration at Newport's grand Marble House, where Federer appeared alongside fellow inductee Mary Carillo to kick off the weekend. Earlier in the day, Federer visited the museum for the first time with his wife, Mirka, and their children, taking in the memorabilia and marveling at the evolution of tennis style—including his own.
"We have a René Lacoste blazer, which he pointed out," says Nicole Markham, the ITHF's curator of collections, who accompanied Federer on his visit. "He was recognizing the evolution of classic style through the generations of tennis. As a player, he's not just there to play the game; he really knows the history."
#tennis #international
1 month ago
Roll out the blue carpet and grab your Honey Deuce—the 2026 U.S. Open has touched down in NYC. On August 24, Fan Week began, drawing stars from the screen, stage, music, and fashion worlds. They gathered in the stands to watch exhibition matches between tennis greats, including Roger Federer, as hype built for the upcoming tournament.
The official main draw for the year's fourth and final Grand Slam begins August 30. Matches go until September 13, promising two weeks of non-stop tenniscore style and all the courtside celebrity sightings the world's been missing since the NBA Finals.
Last year's event saw the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum, Courteney ***** , and Christopher Briney stepping out at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. If 2026 has even half the star power, it's going to be one for the ages.
Ahead, see all the celebrities who've made an appearance at the 2026 U.S. Open so far.
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#roll #federer
The official main draw for the year's fourth and final Grand Slam begins August 30. Matches go until September 13, promising two weeks of non-stop tenniscore style and all the courtside celebrity sightings the world's been missing since the NBA Finals.
Last year's event saw the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum, Courteney ***** , and Christopher Briney stepping out at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. If 2026 has even half the star power, it's going to be one for the ages.
Ahead, see all the celebrities who've made an appearance at the 2026 U.S. Open so far.
01 of 10
#roll #federer
1 month ago
The 2026 US Open begins in earnest on Sunday, and it's hard to think of a time when this tournament felt so wide open among both men and women.
There is no Jannik Sinner. There might not be a fully healthy Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, has been in a slump. Seven different women have won the past seven Grand Slams.
There's no telling how it will work out, with multiple layers of drama built into the draw. Let's get into all of that.
This is becoming a problem.
More than any sport, men's tennis has been defined by its rivalries. Borg-McEnroe, Sampras-Agassi, Federer-Nadal-Djokovic. ***** ans of the sport, regularly facing each other in the biggest spots. Sinner-Alcaraz is supposed to be the next chapter of that, and some of their clashes are already legendary.
#alcaraz #seven
There is no Jannik Sinner. There might not be a fully healthy Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, has been in a slump. Seven different women have won the past seven Grand Slams.
There's no telling how it will work out, with multiple layers of drama built into the draw. Let's get into all of that.
This is becoming a problem.
More than any sport, men's tennis has been defined by its rivalries. Borg-McEnroe, Sampras-Agassi, Federer-Nadal-Djokovic. ***** ans of the sport, regularly facing each other in the biggest spots. Sinner-Alcaraz is supposed to be the next chapter of that, and some of their clashes are already legendary.
#alcaraz #seven
1 month ago
Stan Wawrinka will receive the goodbye he deserves at the 2026 US Open. It comes a decade after the one-handed Swiss maestro won the tournament.
A lot of you here might think this is a tennis hoddle. It isn't. It's one about an athlete who has meant so much to me during the second half of my childhood and a great deal of my adulthood.
Stanislas Wawrinka has been a fixture of my life for 18 years.
I didn't know who Wawrinka was the first time I saw him play. I watched him in-person at the 2008 Pacific Life Open (Now BNP Paribas) in Indian Wells, California. It's the biggest tournament outside the four majors. My father and I drove there in my freshman year of high school.
The first men's tennis match I ever saw was between Stanislas Wawrink against this young challenger to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. His name was Novak Djokovic, and he just won the 2008 Australian Open.
#open #life #tournament
A lot of you here might think this is a tennis hoddle. It isn't. It's one about an athlete who has meant so much to me during the second half of my childhood and a great deal of my adulthood.
Stanislas Wawrinka has been a fixture of my life for 18 years.
I didn't know who Wawrinka was the first time I saw him play. I watched him in-person at the 2008 Pacific Life Open (Now BNP Paribas) in Indian Wells, California. It's the biggest tournament outside the four majors. My father and I drove there in my freshman year of high school.
The first men's tennis match I ever saw was between Stanislas Wawrink against this young challenger to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. His name was Novak Djokovic, and he just won the 2008 Australian Open.
#open #life #tournament
1 month ago
Savannah Guthrie was in the mood for some tennis as she made a rare public appearance on the red carpet on Aug. 25 in New York City.
The longtime "Today" show coanchor was spotted at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens for a special event where five-time consecutive US Open champion icon Roger Federer played alongside Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
Ransom notes: The full Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are now public. Here's what they say.
The veteran TV journalist wore a black midi dress with a square neckline and vibrant floral pattern featuring roses, peonies, hydrangeas and more. She accessorized with several bracelets and layered necklaces, including one with a heart pendant.
The event marked Guthrie's first red carpet appearance since the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona on Jan. 31.
#appearance
The longtime "Today" show coanchor was spotted at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens for a special event where five-time consecutive US Open champion icon Roger Federer played alongside Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
Ransom notes: The full Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are now public. Here's what they say.
The veteran TV journalist wore a black midi dress with a square neckline and vibrant floral pattern featuring roses, peonies, hydrangeas and more. She accessorized with several bracelets and layered necklaces, including one with a heart pendant.
The event marked Guthrie's first red carpet appearance since the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona on Jan. 31.
#appearance
1 month ago
Kaia Gerber is proving that a little black dress can be worn for any occasion.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Gerber kicked off the 2026 US Open at Anna Wintour's celebration for Roger Federer's special Fan Week exhibition match in a sleek LBD.
"The Shards" star looked like the spitting image of her mother, Cindy Crawford, in the form-fitting '90s-inspired midi dress by Yana Matkivski, which featured a plunge neckline and a slim pencil skirt silhouette with an open back.
Gerber, who made it impossible not to do a double take as she wore her brunette locks parted to the side like her mother, topped off the look with black stiletto mules, a dainty 18K gold Panthère de Cartier watch, and one of the most beloved '90s-style handbags: a zebra print Fendi baguette.
When it comes to Gerber's personal style, the model and actress is no stranger to minimalist fashions, in a nod to '90s icons like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Kate Moss and, of course, Crawford.
#black #style #kaia
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Gerber kicked off the 2026 US Open at Anna Wintour's celebration for Roger Federer's special Fan Week exhibition match in a sleek LBD.
"The Shards" star looked like the spitting image of her mother, Cindy Crawford, in the form-fitting '90s-inspired midi dress by Yana Matkivski, which featured a plunge neckline and a slim pencil skirt silhouette with an open back.
Gerber, who made it impossible not to do a double take as she wore her brunette locks parted to the side like her mother, topped off the look with black stiletto mules, a dainty 18K gold Panthère de Cartier watch, and one of the most beloved '90s-style handbags: a zebra print Fendi baguette.
When it comes to Gerber's personal style, the model and actress is no stranger to minimalist fashions, in a nod to '90s icons like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Kate Moss and, of course, Crawford.
#black #style #kaia
1 month ago
We love to see it!
Celebrities always turn out in a major way for the US Open, the tennis tournament taking place at Queens' USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center from Aug. 23 through Sept. 13. In the first week alone, several icons returned to the court (including Serena Williams and Roger Federer in an exhibition match), and plenty of A-list names were seated to watch. And with US Open fever sweeping New York City, we know that the stands are only going to get starrier.
With the Williams sisters returning to play via a wild card, and some major names sidelined with injuries, this promises to be an exciting tournament. Catch up on the day's tennis news and action with Tennis Channel's daily Live at the US Open, and come back daily to see who else has appeared courtside.
Related: 14 Unique Rules US Open Players and Spectators Must Follow, Including Dress Codes and Bathroom Breaks
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#major
Celebrities always turn out in a major way for the US Open, the tennis tournament taking place at Queens' USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center from Aug. 23 through Sept. 13. In the first week alone, several icons returned to the court (including Serena Williams and Roger Federer in an exhibition match), and plenty of A-list names were seated to watch. And with US Open fever sweeping New York City, we know that the stands are only going to get starrier.
With the Williams sisters returning to play via a wild card, and some major names sidelined with injuries, this promises to be an exciting tournament. Catch up on the day's tennis news and action with Tennis Channel's daily Live at the US Open, and come back daily to see who else has appeared courtside.
Related: 14 Unique Rules US Open Players and Spectators Must Follow, Including Dress Codes and Bathroom Breaks
01 of 08
#major
1 month ago
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NEW YORK (AP) — Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick.
The event billed as "An Icon Returns to New York" packed the stands full of fans there to watch the 45-year-old from Switzerland face Roddick — soon to be 44 — in a prime time exhibition. Many wore hats with the distinctive "RF" logo that became commonplace in the sport during Federer's decade and a half of dominance featuring 20 Grand Slam **** les.
"It's great to be back in New York," Federer said. "I have incredible memories, obviously, of this court, of the fans here, of the city."
Federer reminisced about visiting for the first time to play juniors in 1998 and reaching the final. Three years later, his debut on center court was a straight-sets loss to Andre Agassi.
#federer #time #fans #keep
NEW YORK (AP) — Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick.
The event billed as "An Icon Returns to New York" packed the stands full of fans there to watch the 45-year-old from Switzerland face Roddick — soon to be 44 — in a prime time exhibition. Many wore hats with the distinctive "RF" logo that became commonplace in the sport during Federer's decade and a half of dominance featuring 20 Grand Slam **** les.
"It's great to be back in New York," Federer said. "I have incredible memories, obviously, of this court, of the fans here, of the city."
Federer reminisced about visiting for the first time to play juniors in 1998 and reaching the final. Three years later, his debut on center court was a straight-sets loss to Andre Agassi.
#federer #time #fans #keep
1 month ago
Roger Federer's enduring popularity was on full display as he returned to the court at the US Open, delighting a packed crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Taking on Andy Roddick before featuring in a star-studded doubles clash, the 20-time Grand Slam champion stole the show with his "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" exhibition. Among those in attendance were Federer's family and several high-profile tennis stars.
Ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 29, Federer arrived at the US Open, a tournament where he enjoyed some of the most memorable moments of his legendary career.
On Tuesday, August 25, the former world No. 1 delighted fans by taking on Roddick, reviving their iconic rivalry 14 years after their last tour-level encounter. Federer enjoyed special support in the crowd for the match, with his parents, Robert and Lynette, wife, Mirka, and twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene, as well as twin sons, Leo and Lenny, in attendance.
The tennis world also refused to miss the opportunity to see Federer back on the court, with Alexandra Eala, Casper Ruud, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and his wife, Nina, taking the stands. They were joined by acclaimed songwriter and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
#tennis #Roger #roddick #court
Taking on Andy Roddick before featuring in a star-studded doubles clash, the 20-time Grand Slam champion stole the show with his "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" exhibition. Among those in attendance were Federer's family and several high-profile tennis stars.
Ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 29, Federer arrived at the US Open, a tournament where he enjoyed some of the most memorable moments of his legendary career.
On Tuesday, August 25, the former world No. 1 delighted fans by taking on Roddick, reviving their iconic rivalry 14 years after their last tour-level encounter. Federer enjoyed special support in the crowd for the match, with his parents, Robert and Lynette, wife, Mirka, and twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene, as well as twin sons, Leo and Lenny, in attendance.
The tennis world also refused to miss the opportunity to see Federer back on the court, with Alexandra Eala, Casper Ruud, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and his wife, Nina, taking the stands. They were joined by acclaimed songwriter and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
#tennis #Roger #roddick #court
1 month ago
Years after retirement, Roger Federer remains a huge favourite for tennis fans. The legendary superstar's practice ahead of his exhibition return at the US Open went viral.
Roger Federer captured the hearts of tennis fans across the world in his career, many consider him to be the greatest to ever play the game.
This has led to the incredible hype around his return to the court for an exhibition game ahead of the US Open. Federer is slated to play in a one-set singles match against Andy Roddick.
The 45-year-old will also team up with John McEnroe to play against Roddick and Andre Agassi in a doubles event. Ahead of these exciting matchups, Federer has been practicing at Flushing Meadows.
Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images
#roddick
Roger Federer captured the hearts of tennis fans across the world in his career, many consider him to be the greatest to ever play the game.
This has led to the incredible hype around his return to the court for an exhibition game ahead of the US Open. Federer is slated to play in a one-set singles match against Andy Roddick.
The 45-year-old will also team up with John McEnroe to play against Roddick and Andre Agassi in a doubles event. Ahead of these exciting matchups, Federer has been practicing at Flushing Meadows.
Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images
#roddick
1 month ago
"I think we've seen that tennis has come back and had a bit of a moment over the last couple of years where it's almost like its own fashion category. It's the tennis look," Jessica Pegula, the top ranked American woman in singles, recently told WWD.
Fashion and tennis are certainly linked, and with the U.S. Open just days away, fresh trends that pay homage to the sport, along with looks that have an easy, late-summer style, will be hitting the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in droves.
More from WWD
Roger Federer Gets Special Edition On Sneaker Ahead of His Tennis Hall of Fame Induction
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#style #pegula
Fashion and tennis are certainly linked, and with the U.S. Open just days away, fresh trends that pay homage to the sport, along with looks that have an easy, late-summer style, will be hitting the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in droves.
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Going to the 2026 U.S. Open? Find Shoe-style Inspiration From Emily Ratajkowski, Queen Latifah and More Stars at Last Year's Tournament
#style #pegula
1 month ago
Bayern Munich fan Alexander Zverev said he would love to play a tennis match at the club's Allianz Arena, but admitted it's a complicated thing to get done.
"To fill a stadium that big, you'd probably have to host a doubles match with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic and me," the French Open champion told the Bild newspaper on Sunday.
Among the players he listed, only Djokovic is still active in professional tennis.
"It would probably be difficult to sell out this stadium with just a singles match," Zverev said. Even he, as Germany's number one tennis player, most likely couldn't pull that off.
"I'm not Federer. I don't know if I could draw 75,000 people to the stadium just to see me and an opponent," he said.
#match #djokovic #alexander
"To fill a stadium that big, you'd probably have to host a doubles match with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic and me," the French Open champion told the Bild newspaper on Sunday.
Among the players he listed, only Djokovic is still active in professional tennis.
"It would probably be difficult to sell out this stadium with just a singles match," Zverev said. Even he, as Germany's number one tennis player, most likely couldn't pull that off.
"I'm not Federer. I don't know if I could draw 75,000 people to the stadium just to see me and an opponent," he said.
#match #djokovic #alexander
1 month ago
The 2026 US Open is upon us. Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, and Holger Rune are among the injured players unable to compete.
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
1 month ago
Roger Federer's formal induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is scheduled for August 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT.
Tickets for the weekend's events with Federer and fellow inductee player/broadcaster Mary Carillo's induction sold out immediately. However, the ceremony will be televised worldwide on Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, and other international channels.
Details about Federer's induction have been kept quiet. Here is what we can anticipate.
MORE: Updated 2026 US Open odds after surprise Jannik Sinner withdrawal
We expect Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, his wife Mirka, and children, Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny. as well as his longtime agent Tony Godsick and his wife Mary Fernandez to be in the front row for the big event.
#tennis #international #fame #august
Tickets for the weekend's events with Federer and fellow inductee player/broadcaster Mary Carillo's induction sold out immediately. However, the ceremony will be televised worldwide on Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, and other international channels.
Details about Federer's induction have been kept quiet. Here is what we can anticipate.
MORE: Updated 2026 US Open odds after surprise Jannik Sinner withdrawal
We expect Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, his wife Mirka, and children, Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny. as well as his longtime agent Tony Godsick and his wife Mary Fernandez to be in the front row for the big event.
#tennis #international #fame #august
2 months ago
According to a report from Forbes, tennis legend Roger Federer has temporarily lost his billionaire status due to one of the companies he's invested in.
Roger Federer may have fewer major **** les than Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, but he's widely considered the greatest tennis player of all time by many fans.
Federer won more than $130 million playing tennis in prizes for his performances in various tournaments. However, his real wealth came off the court, from endorsement deals and shrewd investments.
A while back, Forbes announced that the Swiss legend had become a billionaire. Now, however, it seems he has temporarily fallen out of the club once again.
Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images for Laver Cup
#federer #forbes #Roger #billionaire
Roger Federer may have fewer major **** les than Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, but he's widely considered the greatest tennis player of all time by many fans.
Federer won more than $130 million playing tennis in prizes for his performances in various tournaments. However, his real wealth came off the court, from endorsement deals and shrewd investments.
A while back, Forbes announced that the Swiss legend had become a billionaire. Now, however, it seems he has temporarily fallen out of the club once again.
Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images for Laver Cup
#federer #forbes #Roger #billionaire
2 months ago
Last year, Emmet Carroll's mother sent him a clip of tennis legend Roger Federer's commencement speech at Dartmouth College.
An avid tennis fan, Carroll's interest was piqued when Federer mentioned how he won 80% of his career matches, but only 54% of his career points. During those points, Federer felt they were the most important thing in the world. When he lost, though, he moved on.
The same process applies to Carroll. Like any goalie, he immediately knows when he should've saved a shot, and his natural reaction is to dwell on it. At the University of Pennsylvania, he learned to work through that, but being mentally strong as a goalie is an evolving process.
"That's helped me just move on," Carroll said of the Federer speech. "The film's always going to be there after the game, and you're always going to sort of wish you had it back, but it does you no good in that moment dwelling on it."
As the Maryland Whipsnakes prepare for their final regular-season stretch and likely playoff run, they need Carroll to be at the top of his game. Utah's Brett Dobson is the only goalie with at least five starts who has a better save percentage (60.1%) than Carroll (56.8%). However, like the rest of his team, Carroll is still trying to consistently put together complete outings.
#carroll #tennis #only #points
An avid tennis fan, Carroll's interest was piqued when Federer mentioned how he won 80% of his career matches, but only 54% of his career points. During those points, Federer felt they were the most important thing in the world. When he lost, though, he moved on.
The same process applies to Carroll. Like any goalie, he immediately knows when he should've saved a shot, and his natural reaction is to dwell on it. At the University of Pennsylvania, he learned to work through that, but being mentally strong as a goalie is an evolving process.
"That's helped me just move on," Carroll said of the Federer speech. "The film's always going to be there after the game, and you're always going to sort of wish you had it back, but it does you no good in that moment dwelling on it."
As the Maryland Whipsnakes prepare for their final regular-season stretch and likely playoff run, they need Carroll to be at the top of his game. Utah's Brett Dobson is the only goalie with at least five starts who has a better save percentage (60.1%) than Carroll (56.8%). However, like the rest of his team, Carroll is still trying to consistently put together complete outings.
#carroll #tennis #only #points
3 months ago
Novak Djokovic is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, but he spent a significant portion of his career competing with other all-time greats, whether it was Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the beginning of his career or now Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the end. However, he is not a fan of the notion that he is “chasing” anyone in his career.
This week, Djokovic fell to Sinner in three sets in the semifinal at Wimbledon before Sinner went on to win the championship on Sunday. The loss led to a question about how Djokovic is now “chasing” Alcaraz and Sinner after previously “chasing” Nadal and Federer.
Needless to say, Djokovic was not a fan of the question.
“I’m chasing Jannik and Carlos? In what sense?” Djokovic responded. “I’m always the chaser and never been chased?”
The reporter noticed Djokovic’s frustration, acknowledging that “in the meantime, you won 24 Grand Slams.”
This week, Djokovic fell to Sinner in three sets in the semifinal at Wimbledon before Sinner went on to win the championship on Sunday. The loss led to a question about how Djokovic is now “chasing” Alcaraz and Sinner after previously “chasing” Nadal and Federer.
Needless to say, Djokovic was not a fan of the question.
“I’m chasing Jannik and Carlos? In what sense?” Djokovic responded. “I’m always the chaser and never been chased?”
The reporter noticed Djokovic’s frustration, acknowledging that “in the meantime, you won 24 Grand Slams.”
3 months ago
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill added another memorable moment to his England tour after receiving an invitation to watch the ongoing Wimbledon 2026 Championships from the iconic Royal Box.
With the invitation, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to be hosted in the prestigious enclosure, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Reserved for distinguished guests from sport, entertainment, politics and public life, the Royal Box is among the most exclusive seating areas at the All England Club and is regarded as one of Wimbledon's highest honours for visiting personalities.
Gill's visit has also generated significant buzz on social media. A video showing the India captain in conversation with tennis great Roger Federer has gone viral, with fans delighted to see two sporting icons sharing a moment at the Championships.
The 26-year-old was also spotted watching the action alongside Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar, adding another high-profile moment to his Wimbledon appearance.
Gill is currently in England with the Indian team ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Despite a busy international schedule, he has managed to attend two of Britain's biggest sporting events during the tour.
Earlier this week, Gill experienced his first Formula 1 race after attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as a VIP guest.
The Indian skipper enjoyed behind-the-scenes access throughout the race weekend, visiting the paddock, interacting with members of the Formula 1 fraternity and getting a close look at areas typically reserved for teams, drivers and special invitees.
On the field, Gill has been in excellent touch during the bilateral series. He remained unbeaten on 84 in the opening match before producing a commanding 154 in the second game. In the third and final fixture, the opener moved himself down the batting order as India sealed a comfortable nine-wicket victory.
India will now take on England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday before shifting focus to the three-match ODI series.
With the invitation, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to be hosted in the prestigious enclosure, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Reserved for distinguished guests from sport, entertainment, politics and public life, the Royal Box is among the most exclusive seating areas at the All England Club and is regarded as one of Wimbledon's highest honours for visiting personalities.
Gill's visit has also generated significant buzz on social media. A video showing the India captain in conversation with tennis great Roger Federer has gone viral, with fans delighted to see two sporting icons sharing a moment at the Championships.
The 26-year-old was also spotted watching the action alongside Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar, adding another high-profile moment to his Wimbledon appearance.
Gill is currently in England with the Indian team ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Despite a busy international schedule, he has managed to attend two of Britain's biggest sporting events during the tour.
Earlier this week, Gill experienced his first Formula 1 race after attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as a VIP guest.
The Indian skipper enjoyed behind-the-scenes access throughout the race weekend, visiting the paddock, interacting with members of the Formula 1 fraternity and getting a close look at areas typically reserved for teams, drivers and special invitees.
On the field, Gill has been in excellent touch during the bilateral series. He remained unbeaten on 84 in the opening match before producing a commanding 154 in the second game. In the third and final fixture, the opener moved himself down the batting order as India sealed a comfortable nine-wicket victory.
India will now take on England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday before shifting focus to the three-match ODI series.
3 months ago
Cruz Hewitt has advanced to the Wimbledon juniors final to be played on Sunday, July 12.
The 17-year-old Cruz has been a mainstay in professional tennis for years, often traveling with his dad, 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt to Australian Davis Cup and other events.
MORE: Jelena Ostapenko wins legacy-building Wimbledon mixed doubles ***** le
Cruz also had a chance that many wish for, to hit with Roger Federer, when he was only a young boy.
Australian tennis players once dominated Wimbledon with the likes of Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, and Ken Rosewall. That heyday concluded in the mid 1970s.
The 17-year-old Cruz has been a mainstay in professional tennis for years, often traveling with his dad, 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt to Australian Davis Cup and other events.
MORE: Jelena Ostapenko wins legacy-building Wimbledon mixed doubles ***** le
Cruz also had a chance that many wish for, to hit with Roger Federer, when he was only a young boy.
Australian tennis players once dominated Wimbledon with the likes of Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, and Ken Rosewall. That heyday concluded in the mid 1970s.
3 months ago
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam ****** le and reach the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.
Just as he did at this stage last year, Sinner produced an astonishing display of power and precision to deny Djokovic in his pursuit of equalling Roger Federer's record eight men's singles ****** les at the All England Club.
Sinner did not offer a break point until midway through the third set but dismissed the 39-year-old Djokovic's only opportunity with an ace before going on to win 6-4 6-4 6-4.
World number one Sinner - the first Italian player to reach multiple Wimbledon men's singles finals - fittingly served out victory to love before embracing Djokovic at the net.
It was a 99th Grand Slam match win for four-time major winner Sinner, who will face Zverev in his seventh major final after the French Open champion ended British wildcard Arthur Fery's magnificent run.
Just as he did at this stage last year, Sinner produced an astonishing display of power and precision to deny Djokovic in his pursuit of equalling Roger Federer's record eight men's singles ****** les at the All England Club.
Sinner did not offer a break point until midway through the third set but dismissed the 39-year-old Djokovic's only opportunity with an ace before going on to win 6-4 6-4 6-4.
World number one Sinner - the first Italian player to reach multiple Wimbledon men's singles finals - fittingly served out victory to love before embracing Djokovic at the net.
It was a 99th Grand Slam match win for four-time major winner Sinner, who will face Zverev in his seventh major final after the French Open champion ended British wildcard Arthur Fery's magnificent run.
3 months ago
As the Wimbledon finals draw closer, some players could be in line for their first-ever ****** les, while one player has the chance to enter the record books.
The current men's and women's singles champions both earned their only Wimbledon ****** les to date in last year's tournament.
Italy's Jannick Sinner is aiming to defend his 2025 crown, but current women's singles champion Iga Swiatek was a shock third-round elimination this year, so will not be able to add to her tally.
However, both players have some way to go before they can challenge the record-holders in their respective fields - so who has had the most success at Wimbledon since the Open era began in 1968?
Roger Federer holds both the record for most men's singles ****** les (eight) and joint-record with Bjorn Borg for most consecutive ****** les (five).
The current men's and women's singles champions both earned their only Wimbledon ****** les to date in last year's tournament.
Italy's Jannick Sinner is aiming to defend his 2025 crown, but current women's singles champion Iga Swiatek was a shock third-round elimination this year, so will not be able to add to her tally.
However, both players have some way to go before they can challenge the record-holders in their respective fields - so who has had the most success at Wimbledon since the Open era began in 1968?
Roger Federer holds both the record for most men's singles ****** les (eight) and joint-record with Bjorn Borg for most consecutive ****** les (five).
3 months ago
Naomi Osaka of **** an ahead of her match against Elsa Jacquemot of France during the Ladies' Singles on day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Naomi Osaka made her latest grand slam fashion statement at Wimbledon with a **** anese-inspired outfit. Picture date: Monday June 29, 2026. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
Naomi Osaka lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon but she won the the walk-on fashion show.
Osaka’s walk-out wardrobe has become a fashion event at Grand Slams tournaments. When she arrives on court, cameras click.
Although Osaka is a trendsetter. She is not the first tennis star to create buzz with walk-on attire at Wimbledon. In 2009, Roger Federer wowed the crowd when he arrived on court with a white jacket and matching slacks with gold trim and a blinged-out duffle bag.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd prior to the men's singles first round match against Yen-Hsun Lu of Chinese Taipei on Day One of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 22, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Naomi Osaka lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon but she won the the walk-on fashion show.
Osaka’s walk-out wardrobe has become a fashion event at Grand Slams tournaments. When she arrives on court, cameras click.
Although Osaka is a trendsetter. She is not the first tennis star to create buzz with walk-on attire at Wimbledon. In 2009, Roger Federer wowed the crowd when he arrived on court with a white jacket and matching slacks with gold trim and a blinged-out duffle bag.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd prior to the men's singles first round match against Yen-Hsun Lu of Chinese Taipei on Day One of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 22, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
3 months ago
Even on Centre Court and the hallowed grass where silence is usually preserved, Arthur Fery refused to go down quietly. The last British hope left standing in the singles, and Wimbledon local, was not done with his fairytale. Kicking and screaming in defiance, he won a five-set thriller against fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals. Roger Federer looked down from the front row of the Royal Box and grinned in approval at Fery’s fight and the arrival of a new home hope. The days of five-set epics involving a roaring, snarling Brit following Andy Murray’s retirement are not over, after all.
Instead, the 23-year-old Fery once again scrapped from the brink, battling from a break down in the fourth and prevailing in a match tiebreak to end the resurgence of Dimitrov, winning 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) in three hours and 55 minutes. It has already been life-changing for Fery, born to French parents but who grew up five minutes down the road from the gates of the All England Club; the late bloomer who stayed in school and studied at Stanford college in California, patiently waiting for his moment. As the light faded on a rapturous Centre Court, at 8:21pm on Monday evening, Fery gloriously burst through and seized it.
Having been ranked 114th in the world before the fortnight, Fery will now play ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. He is the first British wildcard to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam, and is the lowest-ranked player to reach the men’s quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 14 years. “What I experienced today, I'm going to cherish it for the rest of my life,” he said. “Who knows, maybe I will never, ever get to experience that again. It's the first time I'm playing on this stage. That might be the first and last time. Hopefully not.”
For Fery, the biggest match of his life brought a drastic change in surroundings. He could not stay on the intimate bearpit of Court 18 any longer after back-to-back wins. As Fery stood next to Dimitrov, the former No 3, beneath the stairs on Centre Court and waited to walk out onto the most famous tennis arena in the world, he could have glanced left and noticed the names of Federer and Murray on the winners’ board. He was bidding to emulate Murray by becoming just the sixth British man to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in the open era. He ended up playing in front of Federer, as the eight-time champion held court from the front row of the Royal Box.
Fery drew applause and a grin from Federer in the early stages as he lunged to his left and steered a backhand winner down the line. There is a lot to like about Fery’s game, and the way he, at 5ft 9in, overcomes a lack of height by counter-punching from the baseline and rushing into the net, where his brave approaches were often followed by clever touches and soft volleys. The first two sets came down to a couple of games. Fery stole the first despite Dimitrov winning his first 16 points behin
Instead, the 23-year-old Fery once again scrapped from the brink, battling from a break down in the fourth and prevailing in a match tiebreak to end the resurgence of Dimitrov, winning 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) in three hours and 55 minutes. It has already been life-changing for Fery, born to French parents but who grew up five minutes down the road from the gates of the All England Club; the late bloomer who stayed in school and studied at Stanford college in California, patiently waiting for his moment. As the light faded on a rapturous Centre Court, at 8:21pm on Monday evening, Fery gloriously burst through and seized it.
Having been ranked 114th in the world before the fortnight, Fery will now play ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. He is the first British wildcard to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam, and is the lowest-ranked player to reach the men’s quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 14 years. “What I experienced today, I'm going to cherish it for the rest of my life,” he said. “Who knows, maybe I will never, ever get to experience that again. It's the first time I'm playing on this stage. That might be the first and last time. Hopefully not.”
For Fery, the biggest match of his life brought a drastic change in surroundings. He could not stay on the intimate bearpit of Court 18 any longer after back-to-back wins. As Fery stood next to Dimitrov, the former No 3, beneath the stairs on Centre Court and waited to walk out onto the most famous tennis arena in the world, he could have glanced left and noticed the names of Federer and Murray on the winners’ board. He was bidding to emulate Murray by becoming just the sixth British man to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in the open era. He ended up playing in front of Federer, as the eight-time champion held court from the front row of the Royal Box.
Fery drew applause and a grin from Federer in the early stages as he lunged to his left and steered a backhand winner down the line. There is a lot to like about Fery’s game, and the way he, at 5ft 9in, overcomes a lack of height by counter-punching from the baseline and rushing into the net, where his brave approaches were often followed by clever touches and soft volleys. The first two sets came down to a couple of games. Fery stole the first despite Dimitrov winning his first 16 points behin
3 months ago
Even on Centre Court and the hallowed grass where silence is usually preserved, Arthur Fery refused to go down quietly. The last British hope left standing in the singles and Wimbledon local was not done with his fairytale, kicking and screaming in defiance to win a five-set thriller against fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov. Roger Federer looked down from the front row of the Royal Box and grinned in approval at Fery’s fight and at the arrival of a new home hope. The days of five-set epics involving a roaring, snarling Brit are not over following Andy Murray’s retirement, after all.
Instead, the 23-year-old Fery once again scrapped from the brink, battling from a break down in the fourth and prevailing in a match tiebreak to end the resurgence of Dimitrov, the former world No 3, winning 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) in three hours and 55 minutes. It has already been life-changing for the local lad, born to French parents but who grew up five minutes down the road from the gates of the All England Club; the late bloomer who stayed in school and studied at Stanford, patiently waiting for his moment. As the light faded on Centre Court, at 8:21pm on Monday evening, Fery, ranked 114th in the world before the fortnight, gloriously burst through and seized it.
“Where to start,” he said. “I’ve no words right now. I’ll do my best, but it’s incredibly tough to put words to what I’ve just felt on a tennis court, in front of you guys. The support was phenomenal. “I’m not going to swear, that would be a problem, but first time on this court, five sets against an absolute legend of the game... I grew up five minutes from here, I grew up coming to watch matches on this court, we’ve got probably the greatest of all time watching on. Now playing in front of all you guys, and winning, it’s unbelievable.”
For Fery, the biggest match of his life brought a drastic change in surroundings. He could not avoid staying on the intimate bearpit of Court 18 any longer after back-to-back wins over Otto Virtanen and Zizou Bergs. As Fery stood next to Dimitrov beneath the stairs on Centre Court and waited to walk out onto the most famous tennis arena in the world, he could have glanced left and noticed the names of Federer and Murray on the winners’ board. He was bidding to emulate Murray by becoming just the sixth British player to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in the open era. He ended up playing in front of Federer, as the eight-time champion looked down from the front row of the Royal Box in an immaculate blazer.
Fery drew applause and a grin from Federer as he lunged to his left and steered a backhand winner down the line; there is a lot to like about Fery’s game, and the way he, at 5ft 9in, overcomes a lack of height by counter-punching from the baseline and rushing into the net, where his brave approaches were often followed by clever touches and soft volleys. The first two sets came down to a couple of games. Fery stole the first despite Dimitrov winning his first 16
Instead, the 23-year-old Fery once again scrapped from the brink, battling from a break down in the fourth and prevailing in a match tiebreak to end the resurgence of Dimitrov, the former world No 3, winning 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) in three hours and 55 minutes. It has already been life-changing for the local lad, born to French parents but who grew up five minutes down the road from the gates of the All England Club; the late bloomer who stayed in school and studied at Stanford, patiently waiting for his moment. As the light faded on Centre Court, at 8:21pm on Monday evening, Fery, ranked 114th in the world before the fortnight, gloriously burst through and seized it.
“Where to start,” he said. “I’ve no words right now. I’ll do my best, but it’s incredibly tough to put words to what I’ve just felt on a tennis court, in front of you guys. The support was phenomenal. “I’m not going to swear, that would be a problem, but first time on this court, five sets against an absolute legend of the game... I grew up five minutes from here, I grew up coming to watch matches on this court, we’ve got probably the greatest of all time watching on. Now playing in front of all you guys, and winning, it’s unbelievable.”
For Fery, the biggest match of his life brought a drastic change in surroundings. He could not avoid staying on the intimate bearpit of Court 18 any longer after back-to-back wins over Otto Virtanen and Zizou Bergs. As Fery stood next to Dimitrov beneath the stairs on Centre Court and waited to walk out onto the most famous tennis arena in the world, he could have glanced left and noticed the names of Federer and Murray on the winners’ board. He was bidding to emulate Murray by becoming just the sixth British player to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in the open era. He ended up playing in front of Federer, as the eight-time champion looked down from the front row of the Royal Box in an immaculate blazer.
Fery drew applause and a grin from Federer as he lunged to his left and steered a backhand winner down the line; there is a lot to like about Fery’s game, and the way he, at 5ft 9in, overcomes a lack of height by counter-punching from the baseline and rushing into the net, where his brave approaches were often followed by clever touches and soft volleys. The first two sets came down to a couple of games. Fery stole the first despite Dimitrov winning his first 16
