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Federer, amazing comeback before Edberg's eyes
Wednesday, 06 July 2016 17:57
![]() A super Roger Federer staged the umpteenth incredible performance of his Wimbledon career to come back from the verge of defeat and beat Marin Cilic 6-7(4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(9), 6-3 in the quarter final at the Championships earlier today. Stefan Edberg had come back again to the second row of the Swiss' box and couldn't have been more pleased with Roger's match, as the seven-time Wimbledon champion cancelled a two set deficit and three match points in the fourth set tie-break to overcome the powerful Croat and avenge a semifinal loss suffered at the US Open two years ago. Federer will next meet Canadian Milos Raonic, who beat Sam Querrey in four sets, in a remake of the 2014 semifinal. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 7006
![]() Federer: Edberg is not coaching me again
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 16:27
![]() Even if Stefan Edberg watched Roger Federer's 4th round match at Wimbledon from his box this doesn't mean he's again part of his coaching team. Roger Federer himself confirmed it in a media conference following his win over American Steve Johnson. "Severin (Lüthi) and Ivan (Ljubicic) are my coaches now, I talked with them about my match," said the Swiss, who met his former mentor before entering the court. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 6752
![]() Edberg rejoins Federer at Wimbledon
Monday, 04 July 2016 22:17
![]() Stefan Edberg came back to Roger Federer's box today to watch the Swiss move to the quarter finals at Wimbledon with an easy straight-set win over American Steve Johnson. Last year after the end of their partnership, Stefan had said he would always feel part of Federer's team and would come and visit him sometimes during the season. With his former pupil plagued by injuries and only playing today his 26th match of 2016, there would be no better occasion for Stefan's appearance than the Championships. So Stefan sat beside Roger's mother Lynette and watched him start the second week of his chase to a record eighth Wimbledon crown and 18th Major title. Read more... Comments (127) Hits: 12727
![]() Federer: "I had a more global relationship with Edberg"
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 15:13
![]() In an interview by Riccardo Crivelli published last April 21st on Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roger Federer spoke about the differences between his current coach Ivan Ljubicic and Stefan Edberg. "It's a completely different approach. - said the Swiss - I had a more global relationship with Stefan, as he took care of all the aspects of my preparation. With Ivan there's been a generational change, as he played with many of my current opponents and has got a different mind perspective and a wider knowledge. It's like he is still a tennis player, so to say, and that's what I needed in this moment." Read more... Add new comment Hits: 3877
![]() Federer about Edberg and Ljubicic at "Game, Set and Mats"
Tuesday, 26 January 2016 16:51
![]() The former number one from Sweden, now an analyst for Eurosport, asked the Swiss how he is trying to combine the technical approaches of his last two coaches, Edberg and Ljubicic, saying that Stefan's influence is still clearly visible in his more offensive game. In the video below you can watch Roger's answer and, once again, his words full of gratitude and appreciation for his advisor, who is no longer in his team this year, but we are sure will find the time to watch Roger's semifinal against Novak Djokovic on TV from Sweden. (mc) Read more... Add new comment Hits: 2149
![]() Federer: no specific work on defense after Edberg
Friday, 22 January 2016 19:25
![]() During Roger Federer's second round match with Dolgopolov at the Australian Open, the press noticed a particularly good performance by the Swiss on the defensive side and tried to solicit him on this point in the media room. The 17-time Major winner said he has worked on defense as well in the offseason, but denied he has done a specific preparation on this aspect of his game, confirming (like he had already done before the Australian Open) that his training routine has not changed since Stefan Edberg's departure from his team. «I like to work on my strength most of the time, the offensive part of my game, serve and volley, taking the forehand early, you know, using my backhand as a variation,» replied the Swiss. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1023
![]() Federer: I still miss Stefan Edberg
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 14:45
![]() Stefan Edberg with Roger Federer at the 2015 Australian Open Roger Federer is no longer working with Stefan Edberg, but still speaks with great affection of the period with the tennis legend in his team. The Swiss, who advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a victory in straight sets over Alexandr Dolgopolov, talked about Stefan in the post-match media conference. "Well, I have gotten used to Ivan Ljubicic now being on the team for the last month or so. It's not that different anymore like it was in the beginning. But it was always special, of course, looking up to the player box and see Stefan there. It's always been kind of surreal to have his support. So we had a very cool experience," said Federer. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 3250
![]() Vote your best Fedberg moment
Sunday, 20 December 2015 14:43
Now that the partnership between Stefan Edberg and Roger Federer has come to an end, it’s time to look back at the best moments of them together. Over these two years on the Tour, they left us a lot of memories to treasure. So, consider it our Christmas present, we will propose a poll in which you will be able to choose your favourite Fedberg moment. Following the pagination below, you will find 5 commented options in chronological order, that we accurately selected browsing the Fedberg section of our news on STE…fans and considering the posts that you have more appreciated in terms of hits and likes on our social networks. Once you have reached the last page, you can vote and comment your favourite one! Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1178
![]() «Stefan Edberg will still give me feedback»
Friday, 18 December 2015 16:25
from BBC Sports ![]() Roger confirmed that the agreement with the Edberg ended for the Swede's family reasons, making clear that also his previous coaches like Annacone and Roche had a family and «it's important for them to understand that aspect as well.» Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1229
![]() Gilbert: N.3 and 11 titles not enough for Federer
Wednesday, 16 December 2015 16:27
![]() The American thinks that the choice of Ivan Ljubicic can be framed into Roger's target of beating Novak Djokovic in the big matches, something that he has failed doing in the Stefan Edberg era. «Ths just shows how Federer, beyond having an amazing year at 34, is still trying to do better. He is not satisfied with being number three in the world and winning 11 titles. He didn't win a Major, I think he still thinks that he can," said Gilbert in a phone conversation with Adrianne Lawrence during the Espn sports news. The Croat should help the 17-time Major winner with new and fresh ideas. «Ljubicic is a little younger than Stefan, lives in Monte Carlo and is a little closer to today's players. Roger must think he can bring something to the table, strategy-wise, to beat Novak». Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1920
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