Olympics Rewind: The best images of Roger Federer during the 2012 Games
A different kind of show at Wimbledon
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
One of the statistical aspects that always pops up when discussing which tennis legend—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic—is the GOAT has (seemingly) reached a close. After Federer announced that he would not be competing at the Tokyo Games, it looks like taking home gold in men's singles at the Summer Olympics will be one line item that stays blank on his resume. That realization adds a little more nostalgic weight to his run in 2012, so we figured it was a great time to take a look back at some of the best images from Federer's time at the London Games...
Moving forward against Alejandro Falla
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Trophy position
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Day 1 in the books, a win over Falla
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Roger Federer returns the ball against France's Julien Benneteau
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On the stretch run against Benneteau
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Backhand artistry against Benneteau
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Game. Set. Match. Against Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin
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Tactical smash in doubles match against Japan's Go Soeda and Kei Nishikori
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Artwork
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On the attack against Team USA's big man John Isner
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No easy task: returning an Isner serve
(Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports)
Above the shoulder? Chip it and charge...
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Textbook volley
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Quarterfinal finish against Isner
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Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro pulls Fed out wide
(Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)
Eyes wide shut...
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Challenge: accepted
(Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)
4-6, 7-6, 19-17 ...
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What a semifinal!
(Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)
The final challenge
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Game time!
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Forehand drive
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The patented chipped service return
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A London fan favorite — but not today
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The lag of a legend...
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Too much Murray
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A silver finish
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The Swiss Maestro
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Relishing the honor
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An incredible run at the Olympics
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