Federer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Eventually the wear and tear caught Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
For a long time, he was the player who beat your favorite player, who spoiled the Sundays of the Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal superfans, and it gave him a certain notoriousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Fery, who grew up five minutes from Wimbledon and is staying at home during the tournament, first played before grass-court king Roger Federer, Wimbledon’s eight-time singles champion, during Monday’s fourth-round victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
It has taken the retirements of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for some to realise how special Djokovic is, and how lucky tennis is to have him.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Despite the nerves of being watched by her "idol" Roger Federer, who was in the Royal Box, Paolini served out the win after two hours and 22 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
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