Tennis is a thrilling sport with many rules and regulations. One of the most exciting elements of tennis is the wildcard - a special privilege granted to a few players to enter a tournament without having to qualify. Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, has been granted several wildcards in his career. A wildcard allows a player to receive a direct entry into a tournament, bypassing the often-challenging qualifying rounds that can be difficult to win. It is an honor given to the most talented players and it allows them to compete in some of the biggest tournaments of the year. Federer has been able to take advantage of this rare opportunity to compete in the tournaments he loves and has used it to great success in his career.
Continue ReadingThe 2016 Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, and will take place from January 18-31 in Melbourne. It is expected to be an exciting tournament, with the usual suspects such as Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer competing for the title. However, with the emergence of young stars such as Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Stan Wawrinka, it is difficult to predict who will take out the title. In the women’s draw, it is likely to be another battle between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, with both being the favourites to take out the title. Ultimately, only time will tell who will win the 2016 Australian Open.
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