10 things we learned from AO2020
The first major of 2020 has been run and won, but what did two weeks at Melbourne Park really teach us?
2 February 2020
Age
38 years
Born
Basel, Switzerland
Residence
Switzerland
Height
185cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight
85kg (187 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 18/02/2020
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 82%Turned Pro1998Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$129,946,683 USDCoachIvan Ljubicic, Severin LuthiSingles Titles103Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss1242-271 -
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Federer bowed, but still believes
Two early-tournament five-setters blunted Roger Federer’s arsenal for his semifinal with Novak Djokovic, but the 20-time major winner still has unfinished business in Melbourne.
31 January 2020
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Novak flicks Federer aside to make decider
Defending men’s singles champion Novak Djokovic has advanced to his eighth Melbourne Park decider after dismissing Roger Federer in straight sets on Thursday night.
30 January 2020
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Men’s semifinals: The tale of the tape
A compelling men’s semifinals line-up takes to the court on Thursday and Friday with plenty at stake for all four players.
30 January 2020
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How Federer might have hope against Djokovic
It’s pretty astonishing that a player with 20 Grand Slam titles is written off before stepping onto court.
30 January 2020
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Clash of the generations locked in for AO2020 men's final
A dozen Grand Slams. That’s the current streak of majors won by a man named either Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal, a group so dominant they’ve earned the 'Big Three' nickname.
30 January 2020
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Day 11 preview: All eyes on Ash
Ash Barty will attempt to become the first Australian woman to reach an AO final since 1980 when she takes on Sofia Kenin in the first of Thursday’s singles semifinals.
29 January 2020
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Great escape: Federer beats Sandgren in five
Six-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer has incredibly saved seven match points to haul in American rising star Tennys Sandgren and win a thrilling five-set quarterfinal.
28 January 2020
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The rivalries to watch in week two
As AO2020 speeds headlong to the sharp end of the tournament, a host of head-to-head matchups promise to be compelling viewing, however the draw shakes out.
28 January 2020
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Day 9 preview: Friends become foes again
For the second straight year, Ash Barty meets Petra Kvitova for a spot in the AO women’s semifinals. After all she achieved last year, is the sequel Barty’s time to shine?
27 January 2020
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Five things we learned on Day 7 of AO2020
It’s never too early to play mind games, there’s ways to exit a major, and the super young are already restless …
27 January 2020
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Federer flicks switch to oust Fucsovics
Six-time Melbourne champion drops first set before relinquishing just five games thereafter to race into quarterfinals.
26 January 2020
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Celebrating the centurion: the best of Federer’s 100 AO wins
Roger Federer’s 100 wins at Melbourne Park feature successes in six finals. After beating John Millman to bring up the ton, which are his Australian Open best?
26 January 2020
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Day 7 preview: The path clears for Barty
Australia Day marks a decisive night at AO2020 for the women’s top seed, who has a chance to capitalise on the shock oustings of a number of players who could have spoiled her home slam party.
25 January 2020
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Infosys Insights: Variation valuable for Federer
Facing a ferocious opponent in John Millman and struggling with his game, Roger Federer switched gears – and kept himself in a thrilling match.
25 January 2020
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