Roger on Regis & Kelly (US Open)

He looks great!

Roger Federer on The Today Show (US Open)

Did You Know?

When Roger trains in Dubai he does so in 120 degree temperatures and has been known to run through three rotating college players without taking a break?

Davis Cup World Play-Offs Results

Roger did win his match against Berdych but it wasn't easy: 7-6(5), 7-6(10), 6-3. It also wasn't enough to guarantee Switzerland's victory against the Czech Republic. Stepanek went on to defeat Wawrinka in the fifth match leaving the series 3-2. Wawrinka may have lost both his matches but let's not forget that he's adorable.

In other tennis news, USA is going to the Davis Cup Final!

Round 3 of Davis Cup

Oh no! Roger lost his doubles match with Allegro in a heart breaker: 3-6, 5-7, 7-6(7), 6-4, 6-4. Since Wawrinka lost his singles match that means the Swiss are currently down 1-2. No problem. Roger will tie it up in Round 4 in his match against Berdych.

Details of the match from ATP Tennis.

Round 1 of Davis Cup

Roger defeated Stepanek 6-3 6-2 6-7(4) 7-6(5) in Round 1. In Round 3 Roger will play doubles with Allegro against Damn and Dlouhy. I won't pretend I know who those people are but I really like that the guy's last name Damn.

Davis Cup Starts Tomorrow

Roger will face Radek Stepanek (34) of the Czech Republic tomorrow on carpet in Round 1 of the Davis Cup. The Davis Cup will run Friday through Sunday. Get match information here.

An article on the Stepanek - Federer match-up from ATP

Terracotta Warrior Roger

In celebration of the Masters Cup in Shanghai, Roger will be immortalized as a terracotta warrior along with the top eight ranked players.

Without Peer

Roger is in two articles in Sports Illustrated this month: Without Peer and on the Players page. I love the Without Peer article because it explored negative reactions to Roger's greatness and made me laugh out loud at Roddick's reaction to losing to Roger. I can't find the article on the Players page called As Good As It Gets but the gist of it is also on here: Rodriguez part of golden trifecta. Basically what it says is that last Sunday marked a day of excellence for three men--Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and Alex Rodriguez--who are potentially the greatest their sports have ever seen.

The Woman Behind Roger

Yea! An article on the glory of Mirka has surfaced: The Woman Behind the Modern-Day Borg. Of course, it's more about Roger but at least it gave it a try. I'd love to see an interview with her.

Roger in Men's Vogue

I can't believe I hadn't seen this until today: Federer's Dubai. Mirka's looking sexy in the slide show too. Links to other articles and pictures are on the page as well. The picture above is from a dinner Vogue threw for Roger. The Federer party of two looks so glamorous. If you look at the slide show from the dinner you'll find that the Trumps were there--The Donald, Melania and Ivanka. I can just hear Trump telling somebody back at the office, "I have to head out. I'm going to a party for the greatest tennis player in the world." It would be one of the few times he wasn't exaggerating when he used that phrase.

Novak Djokovic Impressions at the US Open 2007

Hang in there. He does Roger last. It's hilarious!

Roger's Playing Pete Sampras at Madison Square Garden

Roger has announced that he will play Pete Sampras in an exhibition match on March 10, 2008 at Madison Square Garden! This is in addition to their three previously announced matches in Asia. Here's the whole story but tickets aren't available just yet.

I have a problem wtih Roger's income

Roger made $2.4 million for winning the US Open Series and the US Open. He won about $1.1 million for the Australian Open, $693,500 for being a finalist at the French Open, and $1.4 for Wimbledon. That totals $5,593,500 (some rounding applied.) All I'm saying is that by comparing annual incomes this man who is the greatest athlete of our time makes less than Luke Walton only if he wins basically everything he attempts. I know Latrell Sprewell feels me on this. He's also wondering how Roger could support a family on these meager wages. Thank you Gillette, Nike and Rolex for helping Roger out in his time of need.

UPDATE: According to Wikipedia Roger's career prize money totals $35,640,078. Peanuts! If they didn't throw in those last $78 Roger would be on the streets right now.

Roger's Road to the US Open Championship

1st Round defeats Scoville Jenkins 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

2nd Round defeats Paul Capdeville 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.

3rd Round defeats John Isner 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

4th Round defeats Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4.

Quaterfinals defeats Andy Roddick 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2.

Semifinals defeats Nikolay Davydenko 7-5, 6-1, 6-5.

Finals defeats Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.

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Fun article from the LA Times on Roger's victory:

There's no escaping the reality that Federer remains constant

Roger On Regis & Kelly This Morning!

I missed it but I'll post it from YouTube as soon as it's up!

UPDATE: Roger was on The Today Show before he helped Regis out with his serve. I need to find video of this. Help!

Roger's US Open Apparel

Roger's US Open apparel will not be available for purchase by the general public--which is how it usually goes for us, unfortunately. I am dying for a hat with his F on it. His dad looked adorable while he sat courtside sporting his son's cap.

FUN ROGER FACT: His parents, Robert and Lynette, never sit next to each other during matches because his mother can't stand how his father won't shut up!

Roger Hits Chair Umpire

I don't have a picture of it but I thought it was worth noting that on the second to last point of the US Open Championship match Roger slammed a ball into the chair umpire. I noticed that within five minutes of winning the match he had apologized to the ump and been absolved of his crime.

Roger Wins $2.4 million and a Lexus

Roger won $1 million for the his US Open championship and another $1.4 for winning the US Open Series. Then they threw in a Lexus and a trophy on top of it. Roger previously said on his website that he likes winning cars better than money since he has enough money anyway. However, this is the most a tennis player has ever won and our dapper and endearing Roger accepted it with gracious embarrassment while Mirka looked on with pride.

Thanks to Reuters for the photo.

Roger Wins 4th Straight US Open Title

Our favorite Swiss man in black defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 in his tenth consecutive slam final appearance. Only Bill Tilden and Roger have won 4 straight US Opens. Roger won his 12th slam title-- and needs only two more to reach Pete Sampras!

Get the highlights of the match on from USOpen.org.

Thanks to Reuters for the photo.