Federer seeks Davis Cup glory

FE Team | Published: September 12, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00

GENEVA: Switzerland\'s Roger Federer (L) shakes hands with Italy\'s Simone Bolelli during the draw ahead of their Davis Cup semi-final matches here Thursday. — AFP Photo

PARIS, Sept 11 (AFP): Roger Federer will spearhead Switzerland's bid to reach the Davis Cup final for the first time against Italy in Geneva this weekend and in so doing put himself within striking distance of one of the few prizes that have eluded him.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion has won all the top titles in tennis during his stellar career with the exception of Olympic singles gold and the Davis Cup.
With good friend and Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka at his side and with a modest Italian team in opposition, he may never have a better chance of achieving the latter.
Victory over Italy would put the Swiss into a November 21-23 final against either France or defending champions the Czech Republic who will contest the other semi-final in Paris.
Speaking after his loss to Marin Cilic in the US Open semi-finals last weekend, Federer left no doubt about where his focus was.
"Obviously I think we are the favourites, which is always a nice feeling to be. So 18,000 people in Switzerland is something very special.