22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Former No. 1 Roger Federer believes he can dominate men's tennis again. The 27-year-old Swiss star, who is one short of Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles, said yesterday he is looking forward to a big year in 2009. “This could be a very meaningful season for me,” Federer said. “I can equal Pete Sampras' [...]
Japan Times (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
DOHA (AP) Former No. 1 Roger Federer believes he can dominate men's tennis again. The 27-year-old Swiss star, who is one short of Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles, said Monday he is looking forward to a big year in 2009. Read the full story
The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Ukrainian was still hitting some stunning shots, with a backhand on the run in the fourth game leaving Murray flat-footed, but the Scot's consistency was the key difference between the pair, and he moved into a 4-0 lead with a Pete Sampras-style 'slam-dunk' smash.
Off the Baseline (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
“I can equal Pete Sampras’ record. I can add another Wimbledon title and this is something that is very dear to me. I can also win my first French Open title, so I am looking forward to my season.” – Roger Federer, talking up his 2009 season
SouthAfrica.info RSS feed (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Veteran ATP Tour campaigner Fabrice Santoro, nicknamed "The Magician" by Pete Sampras, has added his name to an impressive field to contest the SA Tennis Open in Johannesburg in February. South African number one Kevin Anderson is also in the mix.
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Roger Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfil his 2009 goals of regaining the world number one ranking and equalling Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
ROGER Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfil his 2009 goals of regaining the world No1 ranking and equalling Pete Sampras'
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
DOHA (Reuters) - Roger Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfil his 2009 goals of regaining the world number one ranking and equalling Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
DOHA, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Roger Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfil his 2009 goals of regaining the world number one ranking and equalling Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.
ATP Mens Tennis (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Roger Federer starts the new year with some new tacticsRoger Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfil his 2009 goals of regaining the world number one ranking and equalling Pete Sampras’s record of 14 grand slam titles.Roger was ousted from the top of the rankings by Rafael Nadal last August and his aura of invincibility was broken by defeat...
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
Roger Federer has been experimenting with new tactics that he hopes will enable him to fulfill his 2009 goals of regaining the world number one ranking and equaling Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles....
Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
The 27-year-old Swiss star, who is one short of Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles, said on Monday he is looking forward to a big year in 2009."This could be a very meaningful season for me," Federer said. "I can equal Pete Sampras's record. I can add another Wimbledon title, and this is something that is very dear to me. I can also win my first French Open title,...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
DOHA, Qatar -- Former No. 1 believes he can dominate men's tennis again. The 27-year-old Swiss star, who is one short of Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles, said Monday he is looking forward to a big year in 2009. "This could be a very meaningful season for me," Federer said. "I can equal Pete Sampras' record. I can add another Wimbledon title and this is something...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
... (the record of 56 is held by South African Wayne Ferreira).Santoro was dubbed "The Magician" by Pete Sampras -- the US legend who holds the record for the number of Grand Slam titles won -- after losing in three sets in the third round of the Indian Wells tournament in 2002.He got the nickname because of his ability to produce remarkable shots seldom found in any tennis coaching manual.Last...
IOL (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
"The Magician" will be joining some of the biggest names in tennis at this year's SA Tennis Open to be played at Montecasino in Johannesburg from February 2-8.At 36, Frenchman Fabrice Santoro may be one of the oldest players on the ATP Tour, but he is also one of the most accomplished.Nicknamed "The Magician" by Pete Sampras, Santoro will begin his 20th year on the tour in 2009, but over...
