Roger Federer and Serena Williams have pulled out of the International Premier Tennis League ahead of the tournament's Indian leg next week due to economic 'uncertainty', organisers said on Tuesday. India has been gripped by a cash crunch after the government withdrew high denomination from circulation last month. 'We have had challenges this year, and we were hoping to get past them,' Mahesh Bhupathi, the Asia-based mixed team tennis league's founder and director, said in a statement. ...read
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Andy Murray is hoping all his big rivals will offer him competition for the No 1 ranking in 2017. Murray cemented top spot in the rankings by beating Novak Djokovic to win the ATP World Tour Finals.
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Marcus Willis wears shirt with Roger Federer's initials on it during his straight sets defeat to the Swiss great at Wimbledon
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Roger Federer beaten by teenage sensation Alexander Zverev in semi-final of Halle Open
The 34-year-old was looking to reach the final of the Halle Open for a record 11th time but fell to the talented German youngster, who will now face Dominic Thiem or Florian Mayer in the final.
Roger Federer beats Jan-Lennard Struff at Gerry Weber Open as Kei Nishikori quits
Top-seeded Roger Federer began his bid for a ninth title at the Gerry Weber Open with a routine 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over wild card Jan-Lennard Struff on Wednesday.
Dominic Thiem shocks world No 3 Roger Federer to advance to Mercedes Cup final
Roger Federer squandered two match points to lose to Austrian player Dominic Thiem 3-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4 in a rain-interrupted Mercedes Cup semi-final in Stuttgart on Saturday.
Roger Federer frustrated by the Stuttgart rain as he battles to get fit for Wimbledon
Roger Federer was frustrated by the weather on his return from injury at the MercedesCup in Stuttgart. He is making a comeback after being forced to pull out of the French Open.
Roger Federer to miss first Grand Slam in 17 years as he pulls out of French Open
This year's French Open will be without one of its prized assets as former champion Roger Federer has withdrawn from the tournament.
Roger Federer has a street in Switzerland named after him which leads to the tennis centre where he played as a junior
Roger Federer has had a street named after him in Switzerland which leads to the national centre of Swiss tennis in Biel, where the current world No 3 trained as junior.
Roger Federer makes winning return over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez at Monte Carlo
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Novak Djokovic close to becoming tennis' first $100m man as he adds to his prize money by winning Miami Open final
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Roger Federer forced to pull of Miami Open as 17-time grand slam winner suffers with stomach virus ahead of the second-round
Roger Federer has pulled out of the Miami Open due to a stomach virus. Federer had been due to play Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro on Friday, but was forced to withdraw
Juan Martin del Potro sets up Miami Open clash with Roger Federer as Argentine beats compatriot Guido Pella in straight sets
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Virginia Wade says all of tennis 'should be on their knees thanking Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal', not just the women!
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Roger Federer toasts Oscars with tequila as Swiss star says: 'I'll get back to No 1 with shots like that'
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Roger Federer pushes back his return from knee surgery as he prepares for Monte Carlo in April
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Roger Federer launches back into action on the practice court after surgery recovery
Roger Federer missed tournaments in Rotterdam and Dubai having undergone knee surgery earlier this month but has announced his return to the court and looks like he has a spring in his step.
Roger Federer ruled out for up to a month after undergoing knee surgery
Roger Federer will be out of action for up to a month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in Switzerland to repair a torn meniscus. His agent revealed the news to Reuters on Wednesday
Andy Murray ready for Groundhog Day after setting up fourth Australian Open final with Novak Djokovic... but can he win it?
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Novak Djokovic describes his first two sets against Roger Federer in their Australian Open semi-final as 'flawless'
Novak Djokovic admits the first two sets of his Australian Open semi-final victory against Roger Federer were 'flawless' and the best he has ever played against the 17-time major champion.
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Speaking during an Australian Open press conference in Melbourne, Roger Federer dubbed reporter's question 'stupid' after he suggested Novak Djokovic does not have same rivals he did.
Novak Djokovic reaches sixth Australian Open final after beating Roger Federer
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Miracle shot! Roger Federer fan is so excited he gets up out of his WHEELCHAIR - but the Swiss star is still knocked out of the Australian Open by Novak Djokovic
A man has been captured standing up out of his wheelchair after Roger Federer hit an unbelievable shot at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday night.
Out in the Open! Nick Kyrgios playfully pretends to faint after a kiss from Alja Tomljanovic as they head to watch Novak Djokovic defeat Roger Federer for a place in the Australian Open final
Nick Kyrgios and Alja Tomljanovic have been spotted kissing again at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday in a hallway and a charming Kyrgios feigned fainting after the embrace.
Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer RESULT: 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 - Serbian produces brilliant display to seal Australian Open final place
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams leading the charge in golden oldie era of tennis as they reach Australian Open semi-finals
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Roger Federer seals Australian Open semi-final place with a commanding victory in straight sets over Tomas Berdych
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Smiling from the stands! Model Danielle Knudson can't conceal her delight as boyfriend Milos Raonic defeats Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open
Danielle Knudson only had eyes for boyfriend Milos Raonic during his match against Stan Wawrinka on day eight of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday
'My private life is private': Grigor Dimitrov skirts around questions over his romance with Nicole Scherzinger at Australian Open
The 24-year-old skirted around questions surrounding his love life after being defeated by Roger Federer 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4.
Roger Federer records 300th Grand Slam win as Grigor Dimitrov is seen off in four sets at the Australian Open
MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: What began as an outdoor match and ended indoors concluded in Roger Federer scoring a phenomenal 300th Grand Slam win
'He's one of the best players in history': Tennis stars including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pay tribute to Lleyton Hewitt - as Andy Murray reveals he named his DOG after the retiring Australian champion
Retiring tennis champion Lletyon Hewitt has drawn a widespread of praise from international stars after concluding what could be one of the most incredible moments in Australian sport.
Roger Federer in unstoppable form as he beats Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets to book spot in Australian Open third round
MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Roger Federer stands on the brink of winning an incredible 300th Grand Slam match after cruising into the third round of the Australian Open.
Roger Federer demands match-fixers be named as Wimbledon denies cover-up
MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Roger Federer has demanded to know the names of the players allegedly involved in the match-fixing scandal that has engulfed tennis.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic come out of their shell to pose with the Teenage Ninja Turtles ahead of the Australian Open
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki showed they are not afraid to come out of their shell by posing with Nickelodeon characters The Teenage Ninja Turtles.
Roger Federer would love to hear the names of players suspected of match-fixing as he has 'no sympathy' for offenders
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Roger Federer to give German youngster Alex Zverev advice ahead of Australian Open first round clash with Andy Murray
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Novak Djokovic deserves gold star for last season but don't count out 'big four' at Australian Open, says Roger Federer
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Andy Murray seeded No 2 for the Australian Open and faces prospect of playing reigning champion Novak Djokovic in the final
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Daddy duties! Roger Federer pushes a stroller as he takes his TWO sets of twins out for the day in Brisbane
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Tennis star Roger Federer poses with dancers in Brisbane as he takes in the sights before attempting his 18th grand slam title
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- Sunderland defender gives thumbs up from his hospital bed as he begins the road to recovery after surgery Paddy McNair had knee ligaments repaired
- Akinfeev's 10-year wait for Champions League clean sheet goes on Igor Akinfeev last kept out his opponent in a 0-0 draw with Arsenal on November 1, 2006
- Beaming Rosberg and Podolski pose for 'selfie of champions' Two world champions. Two men who have called it quits at the top of their respective sports
- Cazorla gives the thumbs up after 'perfect surgery' on achilles Santi Cazorla has given his fans a huge boost after undergoing the 'perfect surgery'
- You well-read devil: Fosu-Mensah takes Zlatan's autobiography on flight to face Zorya Manchester United kid was reading up on his illustrious team-mate
- Scared, Tony? Ripped Haye in Miami gym as he prepares for training camp for Bellew fight David Haye has begun his preparations for the heavyweight showdown
- No birthday Blues for Terry as Chelsea legend celebrates turning 36 with cake in bed Wife Toni and his two children gave John Terry a birthday treat
- Shaq the sheriff! Basketball legend O'Neal is sworn in as a (very, very tall) county deputy Clayton County, Georgia is a safer place tonight....
- Ronaldo perfectly flips water bottle in video to reignite Wade rivalry Dwyane Wade originally challenged the Real Madrid star to battle of skills earlier this year
- Upton Park starts to disappear as dramatic pictures reveal ruthless demolition The Hammers left their old home in May to move into the Olympic Stadium
- 'You a*******, you destroyed our dreams': Besiktas rage at Scottish ref Thomson over penalty award Beskitas players had to be restrained
- Water idiot! Strootman handed two-game ban after sparking brawl by spraying water and conning referee into sending off opponent Rome derby turned sour
- Meet the Lions: Borthwick, Farrell and Howley land coaching roles for 2017 tour Lions boss Warren Gatland will now add 'specialist' coaches too
- Lucas shows off phone cover... of himself! Liverpool midfielder showed off his not-so-modest personalised mobile phone while at the Nou Camp
- Puyol shares 'tight hug' with Seedorf as Milan legend looks to bounce back from Shenzen Former Barcelona and Real Madrid stars met up