Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer eased into the Qatar Open quarterfinals with lopsided wins in unusually cold and windy conditions on Wednesday.

Roger Federer staked his claim as one of the favourites for the Australian Open title later this month by romping into the second round of the Qatar Open, while rival Rafa Nadal survived a scare in windswept Doha on Tuesday.

The resurgent Roger Federer is primed to serve up a treat as the world's premier players jostle for a record $A30 million in riches over the Australian summer.

Six-time champion Roger Federer has been upset in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second straight year, squandering a two-set lead for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament and losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Quickly and rather quietly, Roger Federer is back in the French Open semifinals.

His 43rd consecutive victory complete, Novak Djokovic ripped off his white baseball cap, pivoted to look up at his parents, coach and other supporters in the stands, then let out a yell.

Novak Djokovic's perfect season is still intact and his clay-court form still looks devastating after he reached the third round of the French Open when Victor Hanescu retired because of injury.

Roger Federer saved a parting shot for anyone who thinks his time is up and a changing of the guard in tennis awaits.

Roger Federer ambled to the net, slowly shaking his head. He let out a deep sigh.

Roger Federer gave Rafael Nadal little chance to mount a challenge in the 22nd meeting between two of the greatest players of all time, winning his fifth season-ending title 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the ATP World Tour Finals today.

On a wind-swept day at the US Open that had everyone complaining about the conditions, Roger Federer simply embraced them.

Roger Federer is one cool customer.

Robin Soderling played his role as the French Open spoiler yet again, ending Roger Federer's record streak of 23 consecutive major semifinals with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 upset quarterfinal victory.

Top-ranked Roger Federer endured one tense set and two rain delays before eliminating Alejandro Falla of Colombia 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday.

Top-ranked Roger Federer endured one tense set and two rain delays before eliminating Alejandro Falla of Colombia 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the French Open.