Roger Federer News

After Rafael Nadal's crushing win over Roger Federer in the final of the Rome Masters , I believe only one man can stop him from winning an eighth Roland Garros title in little more than a fortnight's time.

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro became the second player in the world's top 10 to withdraw from the French Open when a viral infection ruled him out of Sunday's championships in Paris.

As a tennis player, Andy Roddick was rarely a member of a team. Sure, there were doubles competitions and Davis Cup appearances, but for the most part Roddick lived the secular life of a professional tennis player.

Roger Federer 's latest struggle against Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open finals was a microcosm of eight frustrating years of French Open futility against his Spanish nemesis.

A quick pre-French Open Mailbag. We'll do men's and women's seed reports when the draw comes out on Friday.

Not every sport needs a feel-good story, but they really help bring in fans that might otherwise not be so interested.

"It's a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete," Murray said in a statement.

Roger Federer, Martina Navratilova and Pete Sampras make it look so easy when they come to the net and finish points with a winning volley.

It's not looking promising that Juan Martin Del Potro will play next week at the French Open.

Spain's Rafael Nadal poses for a photo in front of the statues of Pietrangeli court after his straight-sets victory against Roger Federer.

Garrett Boleslav and Brent Boleslav practice serves before their Class A Section III semifinal match against Baldwinsville on Monday at Skytop.

The Rafael Nadal 2013 Clay Domination Tour continues apace. Nadal took the Italian Open on Sunday, one week after winning the Madrid Open.

Levi Leipheimer of Santa Rosa says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team.

Longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet for the title Sunday at the Rome Masters in their first final since the 2011 French Open.

US Serena Williams returns the ball to Belarus' Victoria Azarenka during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Rafel Nadal controlled the Italian Open final from start to finish, beating Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 Sunday in the 30th meeting between the two stars.

Rafael Nadal set up a potential Rome Masters final with Swiss rival Roger Federer after dominating Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Serena Williams is on the longest winning streak of her career. And she feels better than ever at age 31.The top-ranked American rolled past Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-0 Friday to reach ROME - Serena Williams is on the longest winning streak of her career.

Roger Federer takes care of Gilles Simon in easy straight sets on Thursday in Rome.

Rafael Nadal in action during his third round match against Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2013 in Rome, Italy.