Some new pictures from Federer. One where he was in St. Moritz in Switzerland:

Some from his stamp presentation:

And a couple from his trip to Ethiopia:

Video from Ethiopia:

12-02-2010 17.34

Federer message on his Facebook:

"I am on my way to visit one of the projects that I support in Ethiopia. But before I left home yesterday, the Austrian Postal Service presented me with a stamp. It was a nice honor."

Also, Federer has been nominated yet again for a Laureus Sportman of the Year award. Federer has already won it 4 times (2005-2008), but to be nominated again is always a great thing.

Other nominees:

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) Athletics – first 5,000 & 10,000m double in World Championships
Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Athletics – won 100m, 200m & 4×100m relay World Championship gold medals
Alberto Contador (Spain) Cycling – won his second Tour de France in three years
Roger Federer (Switzerland) Tennis – broke Pete Sampras record for most Grand Slam singles titles won
Lionel Messi (Argentina) Football – FIFA World Player of the Year, a star in Barcelona’s brilliant year
Valentinio Rossi (Italy) Motor Cycling – won his seventh senior MotoGP world title

10-02-2010 13.56

Federer outfit + clothing for the summer:

I also forgot to add these pictures from Federer the day after he won the Australian Open!

ALL PICTURES

05-02-2010 01.56

Federer's stamp from Austria!

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FEDERER WINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2010

Federer has beaten Andy Murray in straight sets in the 2010 Australian Open final. Federer beat Murray 6-3 6-4 7-6(11) to clinch his 16 Grand Slam title, his 4th Australian Open and his 1st Grand Slam as a father!

The match started out pretty good for Federer. He held his service game after being down 0-30. After that he immideately broke Murray's service to go up *2-0. Unfortuantely he could not keep his service that game and got broken back.
A couple of tough service games for Federer after that as Murray got multiple points to break Roger again. Federer managed to save them all and at 4-3* Murray serving, he did managed to break. At *5-3 Federer served out the set and took the important opening set.

The second set was all Federer. Of course strengthened by the fact that he won the first set he started playing even better. He broke Murray early to take a *2-1 lead. After that Federer held with ease and had a lot of chances to go up a double break. Something he did not do against Del Potro in the US Open final and that cost him dearly. But not this time. Federer was just too strong at this point. He continued his easy service games and won the second set 6-4.

The third set proved to bit a bit more difficult. Murray dragged Federer's quality of game down to his level and had more chances this set. Federer probably lost a bit of sharpness and focus after getting up 2 sets to 0. Murray managed to break Federer after a sloppy game. He went on to take a *5-3 lead and served for the set. But at that time Federer was back in action and managed to rebreak his opponent. Federer and Murray then both held their games to go to a tiebreak.

It turned out to be a long and exciting tiebreak. Murray getting 5 setpoints in total this set. But some relatively easy misses from him and some good play from Federer on those points ensured Murray did not win a set. On his 3rd matchpoint Federer took the match and the championship leaving Murray with his second defeat in his second Grand Slam final.

Federer matchpoint:

Federer speech:

Federer talking to ballboys and girls and other staff after the match:

Pictures:

Page 1 (vs. Andreev, Hanescu, Montanes)
Page 2 (vs. Hewitt, Davydenko, Tsonga)
Page 3 (vs. Murray)
Hit For Haïti
Various
 

ALL PICTURES FROM THE FINAL ON PAGE 3.

Page 1 (vs. Andreev, Hanescu, Montanes)
Page 2 (vs. Hewitt, Davydenko, Tsonga)
Page 3 (vs. Murray)
Hit For Haïti
Various

Federer wins another award!

Federer has made it to his 22nd Grand Slam final of his career (a record as well) after destroying Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France: 6-2 6-3 6-2

Federer was in full flight and dismissed the Frenchmen after just 1,5 hours of play. He broke Tsonga 5 times and did not face a breakpoint himself. Even though Tsonga clearly did not have the right game plan, or at least he could not execute it, Federer was still much better in every department and gave the crowd and viewers some incredible shots again.

Federer will now play the final on sunday against Andy Murray. This is Andy Murray's second Grand Slam final. He lost his first to Federer at the 2008 US Open. Let's hope it will be a repeat of that.

The final will be on sunday 7.30 PM local time.

Funny on-court interview with Courier by Federer:

And pictures of the match:

Page 1 (vs. Andreev, Hanescu, Montanes)
Page 2 (vs. Hewitt, Davydenko, Tsonga)
Hit For Haïti
Various
 

28-01-2010 15.20

Uploaded pictures from the 'Hit for Haïti' event. Also some various pictures from the Australian Open.

Pictures:

Page 1
Page 2
Hit For Haïti
Various
 

27-01-2010 12.57

Federer is in his 23rd consecutive Semi Final in a Grand Slam after beating in form Nikolay davydenko: 2-6 6-3 6-0 7-5.

It was going to be a tough day against Davydenko, a player who had not yet lost this season. And from the beginning it was. Federer simply had no answer to Davydenko's fast and perfect game until he was down 2-6 *1-3 and multiple breakpoints to go 1-4 behind.
He managed not to get broken that game and all of a sudden things turned around, big time.

Federer won the next 13 games in a row to lead 2-6 6-3 6-0 2-0* before Davydenko finally managed to win a game again. An extraordinary turn around. For a while there it looked like Federer was going to be 2 sets to 0 down, but like the fighter he is, he hung around and managed to turn things around.

Federer did get broken back by Davydenko in the fourth and was down 3 BP's to go down 3-5* but with 5 perfect serves he managed to get out of that situation. He then broke Davydenko himself to serve for the match. He had matchpoint but out of nowhere Davydenko produced 3 brilliant return winners of off Federer's first serve and broke back.

Federer then broke Davydenko back after a long game. This time he managed to serve out the match and continue his quest for his 4th Australian Open title.

Federer will now play the winner of Tsonga - Djokovic in the Semi Final.

Match Point:

Pictures from Federer - Davydenko (on PAGE 2) (and others)

25-01-2010 20.50

Federer has also beaten Australian Lleyton Hewitt (for the 15th time in a row) and is now in the quarter finals. Federer played a superb match wth some brilliant shots to get past Hewitt: 6-2 6-3 6-4.

Federer will now play against Nikolay Davydenko. Federer has lost the last 2 matches against Davydenko. And Davydenko has become pretty cocky about it, also saying Federer (and Nadal) must be scared of him. He also thinks Federer (and Nadal) have no life and he doesn't like it that they order roomservice and not join him at the dinner table.

And yes, this is true. Pfff..

Pictures from Federer vs. Hewitt (and other matches)

24-01-2010 16.40

Federer is through to the last 16 after beating Spaniard Albert Montanes in straight sets: 6-3 6-4 6-4.

Federer broke Montanes once each set and did not allow any breakpoints on his own serve. He will now play against Lleyton Hewitt .

Pictures from Federer vs. Montanes:

21-01-2010 22.25

As you can see, I am back. Had a nice holiday. I will try and update some more from now on. Just don't expect it to be on full capacity already.

I know 99% percent of the pictures don't work yet.. Would have hoped this was fixed already.. Just know that the pictures I am posting now will work.

As of know I will try to update the pictures from this year. Starting with the Australian Open.

As you probably know, Federer was in great form today/last night and beat Hanescu in straght sets. After a tough match against Andreev Federer looked very sharp. Of course Hanescu is a much easier opponent vor Federer given the fact that Andreev plays a bit like Nadal. With the high topspin to the backhand. Always a tough opponent when he is on. Look at the 2008 US Open.

But anyway, he won. Here are some pictures from today: