Federer upbeat as grand slam beckons

Roger Federer is confident of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles at the same time.

Federer upbeat as grand slam beckons
Sat, 10 Jun, 2006 - 18:56

Roger Federer is confident of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles at the same time.

He takes on nemesis Rafael Nadal in tomorrow’s French Open final, at Roland Garros, and will have to unseat the defending champion to reach his target.

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