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Defending champion Roger Federer matched Jimmy Connors' record for consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals appearances, beating Tommy Robredo 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday in the Australian Open.

This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real. He's even hit it before. The five-time U.S. Open champion was up at the net when his first-round opponent, 96th-ranked Brian Dabul of Argentina, lofted a lob. Federer spun around to sprint toward the baseline. A couple of steps before reaching the wall behind the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and with his back to the net, Federer swatted the ball between his legs. The shot landed in a corner beside Dabul, who raised his eyebrows and shrugged.

Roger Federer claimed his record 15th grand slam crown and sixth Wimbledon title as he beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic final today.

Roger Federer was made to work before overcoming Andy Roddick 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the Madrid Masters quarter-finals on Friday, his 18th career win over his old American rival.

Sweat was dripping off Andy Roddick's white baseball cap, flying off his sleeves, making puddles at his feet. An occasional expletive burst from his mouth and he carried on a considerable conversation with chair umpire Enric Molina of Spain.

When it comes to playing night matches at the Australian Open, Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic think convention shouldn’t always dictate ladies first. “If everything is equal all across the way, I feel ...