Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday, rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a rare all-Swiss final.
Switzerland's Roger Federer had to break yet another record to keep his Olympic dream alive and Andy Murray surfed a wave of British euphoria at Wimbledon on Friday to set up a mouthwatering showdown for a gold medal.
World No 1 Roger Federer said in London on Thursday that winning the Olympic Games could be even harder than winning a Grand Slam title.
Roger Federer was ready for a week's holiday on Monday before returning to London to complete what he hopes will be a unique Wimbledon-Olympic double triumph at the All-England Club.
Roger Federer believes becoming a father and celebrating his 30th birthday inspired him to a record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title.
Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer who won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday.
Roger Federer never doubted his ability to win Grand Slam titles during a two and a half year drought in which he was written off in some quarters and passed the 30 year age barrier that often signals the beginning of the end for top tennis players.
Roger Federer outgunned Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th grand slam crown. 
Never stopped believing during tough times; Factbox
He put his fans through the wringer again but Andy Murray now stands one win from ending 76 years of British pain after reaching the Wimbledon men's final on Friday - the only trouble is Roger Federer will be over the other side of the net.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have met 26 times, but Friday's potentially epic Wimbledon semifinal will be a first clash on grass in their rollercoaster, six-year rivalry.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have met 26 times, but Friday's potentially epic Wimbledon semifinal will be a first clash on grass in their six-year rivalry.
Royalty reigned supreme on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Wednesday as Roger Federer produced a majestic performance for the watching Prince Charles.
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