FEDERER'S MAJOR WINS.ROGER FEDERER “Federer” redirects here. For other uses, see Federer (disambiguation). Roger Federer (IPA pronunciation: [ˈɹɑ.dʒəɹ ˈfɛ.də. yesterday joined Pete Sampras Peter “Pete” Sampras (born 12 August 1971), is a former World No. 1 tennis player from the United States. During his 15-year career he won a record 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles in 52 appearances. Sampras finished as No. on a record 14 Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. titles with his victory over Robin Soderling in the French Open final. Here, Post Sport looks at the Swiss star's journey to greatness. 1. Wimbledon 2003 - Federer, 21, produces a near-faultless display to beat Mark Philippoussis 7-6 (7/5) 6-2 7-6 (7/3) and claim his first Grand Slam title. 2. Australian Open 2004 - Federer celebrates becoming world number one by outclassing Marat Safin 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 6-2. 3. Wimbledon 2004 - For the second year in succession, Federer is brought to tears, digging deep to come from behind and beat Andy Roddick 4-6 7-5 7-6 (7/3) 6-4. 4. US Open 2004 - Federer becomes the first man in history to win his first four Grand Slam finals with a 6-0 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 rout of Lleyton Hewitt. 5. Wimbledon 2005 - Federer completes a hat-trick of titles at SW19 with a devastating display to defeat Andy Roddick. 6. US Open 2005 - Federer dashes 35-year-old Andre Agassi's hopes in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , defending his title with a 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7/1) 6-1 win. 7. Australian Open 2006 - Federer sinks Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 5-7 7-5 6-0 6-2 for his second title in Melbourne. 8. Wimbledon 2006 - Federer takes his winning streak on grass to 48 matches by beating Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 (7/5) 6-7 (2/7) 6-3. 9. US Open 2006 - Federer becomes the first man in the Open era to win three successive Wimbledon and New York titles in the same year. 10. Australian Open 2007 - Federer becomes the first man since 1980 to win a Grand Slam without dropping a set. 11. Wimbledon 2007 - Federer emulates Bjorn Borg by winning a fifth straight title. 12. US Open 2007 - Federer was given a tough test by Novak Djokovic but won 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/2) 6-4. 13. US Open 2008 - Federer wins a fifth straight title at Flushing Meadows, beating Britain's Andy Murray. 14. French Open 2009 - Federer grabs the elusive title at Roland Garros by beating surprise finalist Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6 (7/1) 6-4. |
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