Lightening does strike twice! Roger Federer repeated last year’s “greatest shot” on Monday night in Arthur Ashe stadium during his first round match vs. Argentine journeyman Brian Dabul. Here’s Roger’s tweener, 2010 style (watch quick, before it’s inevitably taken down by tennis youtube police): The shot’s great, and these reactions are almost as good: Paul [...]

This Roger Federer advertisement for Lindt Chocolates is all kinds of wrong (just imagine if, say, Maria Sharapova was starring)  yet it’s so hilarious! Enjoy: A behind the scenes look @ the Lindor commercial. Thanks to GTT reader Mia for sharing this! Extended version: UPDATE #2: A little info from the press release accompanying the [...]

Big thanks to GTT regular, Judy, (not to be confused with Federer stalkerazzi!) for these great photos of Roger Federer and Co. practicing at the US Open on Saturday. She and her friend and fellow Fed fan Brandon were out in force this weekend, enjoying the friendly vibe at the USTA National Tennis Center while [...]

Saturday was Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open, the annual pre-tournament meeting of pro players, pop stars and pre-teens. CBS will be broadcasting  highlights from the day, which included the on court talents of Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters, on Sunday afternoon: 12:00 – 1:30 pm, Eastern time. I [...]

Super Coach Paul Annacone appeared with Roger Federer on the practice courts a few weeks ago in Toronto, though Roger wouldn’t say at the time if their trial relationship was moving beyond the test phase. Speculation increased when Annacone was a no-show during the Rogers Cup final and then failed to follow Roger to the [...]

Big thanks to GTT reader, LongLiveKingRog, for passing this along. The Federer/Nadal promo video that was leaked out from the Cincy Master’s tournament is now official. For those unlucky few who weren’t able to watch the uncut version, you at least have this nicely edited version. Credit Suisse was kind enough to offer the video [...]

The pre-US Open marketing festivities climaxed on a stormy Wednesday night in NYC with the Nike Primetime Knockout tennis event at Pier 54. The souped up hit-and-giggle followed a pro/am doubles format and featured the talents of (an injured) Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Victoria Azarenka and John McEnroe. Oh, and some [...]

Roger Federer’s 2010 US Open outfit

Tonight, Wednesday, August 25, is Nike’s Primetime Knockout Event, a slick hit-and-giggle featuring Nike-sponsored tennis legends John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and the still-injured Serena Williams (will she play guest chair ump?) Not-yet-legends Victoria Azarenka and the young Madison Keys will be taking part, along with some “hot celebrities.” Methinks it’s going [...]

Big thanks to GTT reader, Nusi, for posting this video of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal being grilled by Cincinnati.com junior journalists, Abigail Singer and Katherine Arnole. What poise these two pre-teens display! Of course, at that age, a little giggling is to be expected (this 32 year old lady could learn a thing or [...]

Roger Federer successfully defended his Cincinnati Masters title today, beating Mardy Fish 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in the final. It’s the 17th Masters title of his career (tying Agassi, one behind Nadal) and his second title of the year, the other being the Australian Open. This victory snaps his mini losing streak in finals, Roger having [...]

Ah, it’s raining in Cincinnati this Saturday afternoon, interrupting the Mardy Fish vs. Andy Roddick semifinal at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters. So it’s the perfect time to review some of Friday’s exciting quarterfinal action, which featured Roger Federer completing his first full match of the tournament and Rafael Nadal being upset by [...]