Why do we continue to question the world No. 1?

...in the opening round versus Igor Andreev. And then again in the quarterfinals versus a scalding Nikolay Davydenko, before the mighty Swiss came back from a set and a break down to win. Federer...

Soderling downs Serra in Rotterdam

Robin Soderling has won his first match of the year, beating Florent Serra 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the ABN Amro indoor tournament.

Seven a lucky number for only a select few

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Every Grand Slam event throws up a few surprises, and the Australian Open was no exception. Well, apart from Roger making anot...

The best and worst from the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The first Grand Slam of 2010 is over, sadly. Serena Williams continued to prove she's one of the greatest women's players of...

Jan 27, 2010; Melbourne, AUSTRALIA; Roger Federer (SUI) returns a shot against Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) on day ten of the 2010 Australian Open in Melbourne Park. Federer won 2-6...

With more motivation, Murray may have the ad

...guy who has been gnawing at his ankles in recent months was a case in point. Nikolay Davydenko has trouble bringing his A-game (or maybe it's his A-brain) to really big...

Federer, Murray cool as a cucumber

Andy Murray carries the burden of a suffering nation, while Roger Federer is the Slam king. So how can neither feel the pressure?

...Federer plays a backhand return during his quarter-final men's singles match against Russian opponent Nikolay Davydenko on the tenth day of play at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to serve in his quarterfinal match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27...

That Federer is a pretty savvy guy

...learned from that and moved on." Federer looked less convincing in his quarterfinal victory over Russian Nikolay Davydenko. Davydenko seemed ready to topple the No. 1 in a Grand Slam. Mr. Personality was up...

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd as he celebrates his victory over Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in their men's singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian...

Tsonga winning with aplomb

For Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to beat Roger Federer in the Aussie semifinals, he needs to believe. And Tsonga, well, he believes.

Digital Serve: Federer-Tsonga preview

Jennifer Williams welcomes in Brad Gilbert to preview the Roger Federer-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga semi.

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning match point against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in their men's singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian...

Vetting the Down Under semifinalists

Eight players remaining, eight potential Australian Open champions. We assess each player's form heading into the semifinals.