the "Sneak Attack By Roger". Charging forward as his opponent tossed the ball, Federer would return serve on the half-volley, rushing the server. The tactic gave Federer an extra dimension and put ...

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Roger Federer advanced to the 14th Swiss ... clinching after 2 1/2 hours with a forehand volley winner to break Zverev for the second time in the semifinal.

Planting his size 16 sneakers at net, Ivo Karlovic's sizable shadow seemed to swallow up sections of the court as he held set point against Roger Federer ... a reflex volley that dribbled over ...

The 10-time champion triumphed over the 24th seed, Jiri Lehecka, with a commanding 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 victory on his favoured Rod ...