“Roger showed why he’s a champion coming from 5-2 in the fourth set“. Djokovic however says that he expected such a reception from the crowd because Federer deserves all this and he hopes in the future he also receives such reception.
Roger Federer, of Switzerland, bottom right, leaves a practice court as fans try for autographs at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Sunday, August 16, 2015, in Mason, Ohio.
This week’s Montreal Masters will be the first outing since Wimbledon for a number of the top players, whose need for time on the court is reflected in a remarkable line-up in the doubles competition. The Murrays, who played together in Britain’s Davis Cup victory...
However, with Roger Federer opting to play at this year’s event and considering that Rafael Nadal has not had the best of seasons, the Spaniard has been drawn in the lower half with the only threat being Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who is the defending champion from last year.
Former Wimbledon champ Andy, 28, told friends and family that his new wife Kim, 27, was pregnant last week. He admitted he’s having his best season since 2011, but noted: “I’m coming in here with the same mindset as a lot of other players”.