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ROGER FEDERER

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2018
Tennis star Federer leaves Nike for Japan's Uniqlo in blockbuster deal
Tennis great Roger Federer, long all but synonymous with Nike Inc., has parted ways with the swoosh to join casual clothing brand Uniqlo.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 27, 2018
ESPN playing it for laughs with list
It's beyond comprehension how ESPN The Magazine could omit Michael Phelps from its new list dubbed the "Dominant 20" athletes of the past 20 years.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2017
Federer ousts Nishikori at Australian Open
Resilient Roger Federer showed there was still life in the 35-year-old's legs as he overhauled fifth seed Kei Nishikori 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 28, 2016
Djokovic cruises past Federer, books spot in fifth straight Grand Slam final
Champion Novak Djokovic foiled a stirring fightback from Roger Federer to defeat the Swiss 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday and charge into a fifth successive Grand Slam final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 10, 2016
Raonic takes revenge on Federer in Brisbane final
An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 31, 2015
Federer, Nadal reach Swiss semis
Top seed Roger Federer stayed on course for a seventh title at his home tournament in Basel but was given a slight scare by David Goffin as he prevailed 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Friday to reach the Swiss Indoors semifinals.
TENNIS
Sep 9, 2015
Nishikori to compete in upstart IPTL
World No. 4 Kei Nishikori will play for the Japan Warriors in the International Premier Tennis League in December, organizers said Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jun 20, 2015
Federer advances to Weber Open final
World No. 2 Roger Federer edged past Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4) on Saturday to reach the Gerry Weber Open final and stay on course for his eighth title in the grasscourt Wimbledon warmup event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 24, 2014
Federer, Swiss capture Davis Cup
Having stolen the limelight from Davis Cup stalwart Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer quickly turned attention toward his Switzerland teammates after securing the winning point in the final against France on Sunday.

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