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Roger Federer 2009

Saturday 16 January 2010 10:21, UK

  2. Image: Federer started 2009 by booking his place in the Australian Open final against rival Rafael Nadal.
  3. Image: But it all ended in tears for the Swiss, Nadal coming through 7-5 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2 in an epic encounter.
  4. Image: However Federer gained his revenge in Madrid - beating Nadal in the final back in May.
  5. Image: Federer then arrived at Roland Garros attempting to equal Pete Sampras' 14 Grand Slam titles.
  6. Image: And the classy right-hander powered his way to the final, only Sweden's Robin Soderling standing in his way of the feat.
  7. Image: And history was made - Federer romping to a 6-1 7-6 6-4 victory in Paris.
  8. Image: Next stop... Wimbledon!
  9. Image: And the Swiss supremo looked imperious once again, breezing into the semi-finals.
  10. Image: And then the final, his seventh in a row at the All England Club.
  11. Image: Andy Roddick was his opponent in a repeat of the 2004 final.
  12. Image: And in a match that had absolutely everything, Federer held his nerve in the fifth set to score a 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 victory.
  13. Image: It was his sixth Wimbledon title and 15th major crown - a new record.
  14. Image: Federer picked up his 61st ATP Tour title in Cincinnati, the perfect preparation for the US Open.
  15. Image: This sensational winner in the semi-finals against Novak Djokovic set up a final date with Juan Martin Del Potro in New York.
  16. Image: But this was to be the Argentinian's major - Del Potro prevailing 3-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2 in an enthralling battle.
  17. Image: After taking a two-month break from the ATP Tour, Federer returned home to Basle seeking a fourth straight title.
  18. Image: However Djokovic silenced the home hero with an impressive 6-4 4-6 6-2 victory.