Appreciating Rafa’s remarkable record at Roland Garros
Thirty-one different tournaments are represented among Federer’s 100 titles. In Dubai, where Federer owns property, he’s been a champion eight times. In Basel, where Federer grew up, he’s been victorious nine times—the same number of times he’s won Halle, where a street bears his name. These fastcourt venues, along with Wimbledon, which Federer has won eight times, have slowed down tennis’ once-rapid aging process by showcasing the veteran star’s astonishing longevity.
“Winning titles is not easy,” said Federer after winning his 100th. “You have to be fit on many fronts: mentally, physically, and your game has to translate. You have to be able to beat different types of players— not just the grinders, not just the big servers, not just the attacking players. You have to be able to beat them all in successive days.”
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REOPEN SEASON
The pandemic halted tennis as an up-close experience— but is now giving way to pandemonium among crowds. As the pro game reopens this summer and fans gather again, we’re realizing what we’ve been missing for so long
Court of Appeals
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Those Fall Feels
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Court of Appeals
Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels
