Roger Federer
Is he the greatest of all time? What are the secrets of his success? What does the Roger Federer fragrance smell like? These and other critical questions are all answered in swissinfo's Roger Federer special.
This unique multimedia dossier is packed with all the latest news, exciting galleries and videos, unusual facts and exclusive interviews. Even if your tennis doesn't improve, at least you'll know who described Federer as "a symphony in tennis whites"...
News
- 22.06.2009 Federer aims to fall in 15 love
- 08.06.2009 "Federer's tears for eternity"
- 07.06.2009 French Open finally goes in Federer's favour
- 23.05.2009 Fourth time lucky for Federer in Paris?
analysis
From teenage tantrums to sublime success
In 1997 Roger Federer was a talented but combustible 16-year-old. Six years later he fell to his knees on Wimbledon's Centre Court having achieved a childhood dream. ... »
Federer hometown refuses to take centre court
Why does Switzerland's greatest sports hero take a back seat in his hometown to a converted warehouse and a park? ... »
"Records are made to be broken"
Between the 2009 Australian Open and the 2012 Olympic Games, 15 grand slam titles are up for grabs. Federer needs two to break the ultimate record in tennis. ... »
Courting a global audience
Roger Federer. What words spring to mind? A marketing expert explains why "pleasant, reliably excellent – very Swiss" is down to a lack of marketing not imagination. ... »
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