Tennis’s “nice guy” Roger Federer lost his cool during the US Open final this week. What happened to the Grand Slam sweetheart? He’s always had a temper, says Neil Walker, it’s just the games that got harder.
Roger Federer
Tennis’s top earner
Who’s the highest earner in tennis? The man who’s now won the most Slam titles, and just happens to have the kind of personality companies want to sign 10-year contracts with: Roger Federer.
Roddick and Federer’s Shakespearean saga
The Wimbledon men’s final was a performance of drama, skill and guts. This wasn’t tennis: it was Shakespeare.
Federer’s fashion faux pas
Federer’s clothing line, all showy embossed gold, is at odds with the understated nature of the man until, that is, the game begins.
The decline of Roger Federer
Who predicted that Federer’s decline would be this dramatic?
Woods and Federer: varying views from Olympus
While the winds of change appear to be blowing hard at tennis’ summit – as evidenced by the Federer-less Australian Open final last month – over at Mt Golf, there is not even a zephyr in the offing. It is dead calm. If anything, Tiger Woods’ stranglehold on the game is stronger than ever, writes Charles Happell.
Last night’s TV ratings
Seven had another big win, courtesy of the tennis, reports Glenn Dyer.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Tennis gives Seven the week … Last night’s TV ratings.
A weekend for champions
It was a weekend for champions. A weekend when sport’s pre-eminent practitioners strutted their stuff, did their thing and reminded us all why they’re the first-raters in their field. Not just top dogs but best in show.
Tiger burning bright, Roger on the wane
With his 13th major championship victory this morning – achieved despite a late scare when his lead was cut to one stroke – Tiger Woods not only moved within sight of Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors, he re-established his psychological dominance over professional golf.
