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Roger Federer Book Author Rene Stauffer Comments on Federer’s US Open Victory
The following is a question and answer session with Rene Stauffer, the author of the book The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection on Roger Federer’s victory at the 2008 US Open.
Roger’s On Top Of The World
Roger Federer took his fifth U.S. Open trophy up to the Empire State Building’s exclusive 103rd floor — the highest point in Manhattan.
Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m like on cloud nine right now
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the second week of the US Open.
US Open Day 15: Roger Federer Wins 5th Consecutive US Open
Roger Federer stemmed the tide of criticism Monday night by winning his fifth consecutive US Open and moving a step closer to Pete Sampras in the record book. And he says he’s not finished.
US Open Day 14: Serena Williams is taking care of business
For too long hard-hitter Serena Williams seemed to find something else - anything else - to do besides dominating the sport that made her a millionaire before she was legally able to drive. There was acting and designing - anything, it seemed, except playing tennis.
US Open Day 13: Roger Federer is playing a waiting game
Roger Federer is only one step away from a record fifth consecutive US Open victory, but he has neither idea when that match will be played nor who he will be playing against.
US Open Day 12: Number one is not my goal right now
There will be a little something extra on the line when Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams battle for the US Open women’s singles title. Like, the world number one ranking.
Hurricanes and the US Open
As Hurricanes Hanna - and its remnants - threaten play on Super Saturday at the US Open, it’s interesting to remember how hurricanes have impacted play at the U.S. Championships.
US Open Day 11: Not The Roger Federer Of Old But The Outcome Is Familiar
It may not have been the Roger Federer of old, but the outcome was familiar. The Swiss superstar is in a Grand Slam semifinal for a record 18th straight time.
US Open Day 10: Serena Williams Roared From Behind
NEW YORK - Aided by a passel of errors by her sister, Serena Williams roared from behind in both sets Wednesday night to edge Venus Williams and grab a spot in the semifinals of the US Open.
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