Federer news 2018
Here are some notable news stories about Roger Federer in 2018:
- Australian Open Victory: Federer won his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating Marin Cilic in the final. This was his sixth Australian Open title and his first Grand Slam win since 2017 Wimbledon.
- Comeback King: Federer's victory at the Australian Open marked his first Grand Slam win since returning to the tour after a six-month injury layoff due to a knee injury.
- Indian Wells Masters Title: Federer won his seventh Indian Wells Masters title, defeating Juan Martin del Potro in the final. This was his 28th ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Miami Open Victory: Federer won his sixth Miami Open title, defeating John Isner in the final. This was his 28th ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Wimbledon Semifinalist: Federer was defeated by Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon semifinals, ending his bid for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title.
- US Open Quarterfinalist: Federer was defeated by John Millman in the US Open quarterfinals, ending his bid for a third US Open title.
- Year-End No. 3: Federer finished the year as the world No. 3, behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
- Charity Match: Federer played a charity match against Alexander Zverev in Zurich, Switzerland, with all proceeds going to the Roger Federer Foundation.
- Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in July, becoming the youngest player to be inducted at the age of 37.
- Off-Court Ventures: Federer launched his own line of tennis rackets, the RF 97 Autograph, and partnered with Uniqlo to become the face of their tennis apparel line.
These are just a few of the many news stories about Roger Federer in 2018. It was a remarkable year for the Swiss tennis legend, who continued to dominate the sport despite being in his 37th year.