ROGER FEDERER REFLECTS ON VINTAGE SEASONS

Written by: Staff on 22nd January 2015

ROGER FEDERER REFLECTS ON VINTAGE SEASONS

epa04572475 Roger Federer of Switzerland handles the ball as he plays Simone Bolelli of Italy during the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2015. The Australian Open tennis tournament goes from 19 January until 01 February 2015. EPA/JULIAN SMITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT |

Roger Federer has stepped out in style in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, joining VIP guests for an intimate evening 38 floors above picturesque Southbank in the Crown Towers. A global ambassador for Moët & Chandon, Federer reflected on his outstanding seasons in 2004 and 2006, which are two grand vintages for the premier champagne maker.

Roger Federer of Switzerland plays Simone Bolelli of Italy during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2015. The Australian Open tennis tournament goes from 19 January until 01 February 2015. EPA/JULIAN SMITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

In 2004 Federer first rose to World No. 1 after his title run at the Australian Open. He won 11 titles, including Wimbledon and the Tennis Masters Cup, now known as the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. In 2006 Federer won a career-high 12 tournaments, coming within one match of completing a calendar-year Grand Slam. (He fell to Rafael Nadal in the Roland Garros final, but won the other three majors.)

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates with the winners trophy after winning the 2004 Australian Open mens title Sunday 01 Febuary 2004. Federer defeated Russian Marat Safin in straight sets 7-6, 6-4, 6-2. EPA/JULIAN SMITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

“2004 was one of my big breakthrough years when I became World No. 1 here in Australia,” Federer said. “And 2006 was one of my best years on tour, winning almost every tournament or every second tournament… it’s nice celebrating something.”

Federer is the second seed at the Australian Open, where he has drawn Chinese Taipei’s Yen-Hsun Lu in the first round.

( Courtesy of the ATP and original link: http://m.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/01/2/Australian-Open-Roger-Federer-Reflects.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider )

Topics: Atp, Australian Open, Melbourne, Roger Federer, Tennis

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