Federer in upbeat mood Aug 25, 2008
But having won three Grand Slam crowns in both 2006 and 2007, Federer set himself the highest of standards and he said a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the year had a bigger effect on him than he first thought. Maybe I ve been playing a little bit of catch up all the way through the season, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Conmen playing the rock festival crowd Aug 23, 2008
He has been recovering from glandular fever, and seeing his favourite rock bands - including Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold, strutting their stuff in Reading tomorrow - was going to be the highlight of his year. But, short of a miracle, he will be sitting at home, angry and upset. (guardian.co.uk)
Rival cheers for Hackett Aug 17, 2008
He's been with Hackett in Sydney when he struggled with glandular fever and fears of losing, and again in Athens when he swam the final with a partially collapsed lung. The swimmer left Cotterell amicably last year to move to Melbourne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slick Hackett leaves rumours of sickness in wake Aug 16, 2008
He struggled early in the week, battled with glandular fever, and the demons of failure, before finally standing up on the last day of the swimming competition and winning gold. Four years on in Athens, and again there were dramas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hackett fighting fit for gold, gold, gold Aug 16, 2008
Hackett, 28, had been suffering from glandular fever, associated with the Epstein-Barr virus, when he beat fellow countryman Kieren Perkins in Sydney in 2000. Four years later he climbed from his sickbed again to win in Athens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Aug 14, 2008
glandular fever (mononucleosis) - the fatigue can persist for up to six months afterwards. fibromyalgia. (Suite101.com)
Gold for 'Wow!' factor girl Aug 11, 2008
It was all worthwhile now: the training, the tears, the doubts, the on-and-off battle with glandular fever, even the public break-up with fellow swimmer Eamon Sullivan on the eve of the Games, for this was what they had hoped to gain by removing each other as a distraction. "Wow," she repeated. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Rogers the road warrior Aug 10, 2008
Bannan lauded Rogers's ride after the past 12 months, during which he crashed out of last year's Tour de France, dealt with the birth complications of his twin daughters, coped with his team sponsor pulling out, and recovered from Epstein-Barr virus (a form of glandular fever) ... "Unfortunately, as soon as I started to sprint I cramped. That put an end to everything. But I was happy to be there. "A couple of months ago I was still struck with glandular fever. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
After bumpy journey, champion ready to roll Aug 10, 2008
But Rogers was then diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever. He had no option but to take an indefinite enforced rest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Federer hoping for redemption Aug 8, 2008
DIP IN RESULTS: Following a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the season, Federer said that he needs to win a big tournament this season or it will be a failure AFP, BEIJING Friday, Aug 08, 2008, Page 23 ... Federer, in part, blamed the glandular fever he suffered at the start of the season for his dip in form. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
All systems go for history Aug 7, 2008
In the months leading up to the Sydney Olympics eight years ago, Hackett concealed medical records showing he had contracted the energy-sapping Epstein-Barr Virus that is linked to glandular fever. He still managed to overcome local hero Kieren Perkins to claim his first 1500 metres gold medal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hackett equipped for ill luck Jul 30, 2008
Hackett struggled through glandular fever in Sydney in 2000, then a partially collapsed lung in Athens four years later. His Olympic campaigns have never gone smoothly, and while everything is going extremely well as he prepares to become the first male swimmer to win the same individual event at three successive Olympics, he knows that can change swiftly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer reaches sixth straight Wimbledon final Jul 6, 2008
Federer has been dogged by concerns about his health following a bout of glandular fever several months ago. In the Australian Open in January he did not get beyond the semifinals, ending his record string of 10 grand slam final appearances. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
No denying Nadal Jul 5, 2008
He started the season off with what they call glandular fever on this side of the pond that would be mononucleosis or the kissing disease to Americans. While I can see that Federer is doing better of late, I believe hes still not in perfect health and that is to at least some degree impacting his results. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer crushes Ancic to reach last four Jul 3, 2008
Ancic, a former top 10 player who is still feeling his way back after battling glandular fever and injury, was the last man to beat Federer on grass here in 2002 -- but has lost their last six matches. "I played great today. I served excellently with many aces which is always important against a player like Mario," said Federer who fired down 15 aces on his way to victory. (CNN -- International)
Federer-Safin clash Jul 3, 2008
Ancic, a former top 10 player who s still feeling his way back after battling glandular fever and injury, was the last man to beat Federer on grass here in 2002. He s paid a heavy price, losing all six subsequent meetings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hackett goes undercover ahead of Olympics Jul 3, 2008
The Queenslander has had his fair share of illness over the years, including glandular fever, asthma and surgery to his right shoulder, which forced him out of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Weight of history won't sink me - Hackett Jul 2, 2008
In Sydney, he battled glandular fever and a huge weight of expectation, and almost lost the fight. In Athens, he was sick - very sick - and swam the 1500m with a partially collapsed lung. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer to face last man to beat him on grass Jul 2, 2008
Ancic (pronounced an-CHICH) is mounting a comeback after being sidelined more than six months by glandular fever, a stomach illness and a right shoulder injury. He dropped to No. 136, his lowest ranking in more than five years, but since late January he has climbed back to 43rd. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer serious about Ancic challenge Jul 2, 2008
Ancic, unseeded this year after suffering a severe bout of glandular fever which put him out of action for six months in 2007, did not match Federer's meteoric rise, though he matured into a dangerous opponent on fast courts. He reached a highest ranking of seven in 2006, the year he made the French Open and Wimbledon quarters, losing to Federer both times, and is now 43rd. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Slingsby sends message Jul 1, 2008
The 23-year-old from Gosford showed he was back to peak form after a bout of glandular fever as he streeted the strong Laser class field to win the title by a massive 38 points from Portugal's Gustavo Lima. Slingsby had one first placing, two seconds and two fourths and was able to discard his 53rd in the penultimate race to take an unassailable 30-point lead into Sunday's medal race, in which he finished second. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer and Nadal cruise as Safin and Murray fire up Jul 1, 2008
"I had to come back because I was always trying to work hard, trying to stay fit," said Schuettler, the 2003 Australian Open runner-up whose recent career has been curtailed by a knee injury and glandular fever. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Ancic defeat history' Jul 1, 2008
The Croatian serve-and-vollyer missed Wimbledon in 2007 because of glandular fever and was then plagued by injury and more illness. Ancic reached the quarter-finals for the third time with a gruelling 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 13-11 win over Spanish 22nd seed Fernando Verdasco. (iAfrica.com)
Federer dismisses Hewitt Jul 1, 2008
Ancic, a semi-finalist in 2004, missed last year's Wimbledon because of glandular fever with his career further hampered by a shoulder injury and stomach illness. It took him almost four hours to achieve the win on a sweltering Court 11. (iAfrica.com)
Amazing Murray progresses Jul 1, 2008
"I had to come back because I was always trying to work hard, trying to stay fit," said Schuettler, the 2003 Australian Open runner-up whose recent career has been curtailed by a knee injury and glandular fever. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Seeds put to the sward Jun 30, 2008
"Last year at this time I missed it - I was going through a rough time for a year," said Ancic, whose absence from the 2008 Australian Open was the fourth consecutive slam he had missed through either a bout of glandular fever or the shoulder injury that followed. The 2004 semi-finalist and former world No.7 kissed the grass after finally burying fifth seed David Ferrer in the Friday night gloom. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wimbledon Matchup Jun 29, 2008
"I'm so happy I'm back again," said the 6-foot-5 Ancic, who missed last year's Wimbledon with glandular fever. "This is a big moment for me, playing on this ground. So many great matches, great memories. I was looking forward to playing on Centre Court.". (Fox News)
Federer cruises into Wimbledon second week Jun 28, 2008
" Federer leads Hewitt 13-7 in career meetings and has won 11 straight matches going back to the Australian Open in 2004. They have played twice before at Wimbledon, with Federer winning in the quarterfinals in 2004 and semifinals in 2005. Meanwhile, Federer looked to have been caught cold after a 90-minute rain delay as he lost his serve in the opening game of his match, but instantly broke back to level the score. Gicquel, the world number 53, was not initially overawed by the occasion and... (CNN -- International)
Federer marches on Jun 28, 2008
Im so happy Im back again, said Ancic, who missed last years Wimbledon with glandular fever. It 00004000 was an incredible match from first point to last point. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top seed Ivanovic ousted in third round at Wimbledon; Federer rolls Jun 28, 2008
" Williams led 3-0 in the first set, but Mauresmo won four straight games. Williams saved a break point to avoid going down 5-4 and came through in the tiebreaker with some big shots, including a topspin lob winner. Williams went up 3-0 again in the second set, and Mauresmo took an injury time-out for treatment on her heavily taped left thigh. Serving for the match, Williams was broken at love, but she broke back in the next game to close out the match with a forehand winner. Fifth-seeded David... (USA Today -- Sports)
Jongewaard misses Olympic cycling team Jun 27, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. June 27, 2008 - 7:10PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NBCOlympics.com: What to expect in the triathalon Jun 26, 2008
Her current boyfriend/training partner/coach, is triathlete Craig Walton, who has suffered from chronic fatigue and glandular fever. In Beijing, she will try to become the first triathlete to be a world champion and Olympic gold medalist. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Portait of the artist: Jane Horrocks, actor Jun 24, 2008
Low point: "Missing a term at drama school - I got glandular fever from wearing a big, hot costume to play Snoopy in Harrods.". . (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Federer strolls past old friend Hrbaty in exclusive fashion Jun 24, 2008
Despite all the difficulties he has faced in the past 12 months, including a bout of glandular fever and a humbling by Nadal in the final of the French Open, Federer set about his first-round business on Centre Court as if he had never been away. Not everything was quite the same, though. (Independent)
Nadal and Djokovic want to end Rogers dream of six successive crown Jun 23, 2008
If you consider that I had a bad start in 2008 (because of glandular fever), I dont think you can call being in a Grand Slam final a failure. I havent lost on grass for six years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer forgets France to focus on Wimbledon Jun 23, 2008
Federer suffered glandular fever at the start of the year, which affected his results, but said he was back on form, feeling as fit as last year when he equalled Bjorn Borg's feat of five in a row. "I'm physically in good shape again, so things are looking good but there's never any guarantee," he said. (International Herald Tribune)
Wimbledon: Roger Federer insists he's back to his best Jun 23, 2008
After suffering from glandular fever six months ago, Federer has already lost eight matches this season - three more than in the whole of 2006. He was beaten in straight sets by Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open and the Serb went on to win his first Grand Slam title. (Mirror.co.uk)
Federer under pressure Jun 22, 2008
"If you consider that I had a bad start in 2008 (because of glandular fever), I don't think you can call being in a Grand Slam final a failure. "I haven't lost on grass for six years. I still definitely feel very strong about my chances. (iAfrica.com)
Roger's reign on the wane: Woodforde Jun 21, 2008
Curious and perhaps telling, Woodforde believes, was the decision to announce that Federer had been suffering from glandular fever after he had lost to Djokovic in the semis of the Australian Open to end a run of 10 consecutive grand slam finals. "Why mention it after his loss in Melbourne? Who has heard of it affecting a player for only eight to 10 weeks? Ask Mario Ancic - he took more than 10 months to overcome glandular fever," Woodforde said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
R for Roger? Borg knows all about it Jun 20, 2008
With the start of his year complicated by glandular fever, he was beaten in the semi-finals of January's Australian Open by Djokovic, and this month he was demolished in the French Open final by Nadal. "You cannot keep winning the whole time - Roger's not going to do that. The competition is getting tougher, with Nadal and Djokovic. He knows that the other guys are getting better," said Borg, who was astonished by the quality of the tennis from Nadal and Djokovic during last Sunday's Queen's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer seeks redemption at Wimbledon Jun 20, 2008
This season Federer, who suffered a bout of glandular fever at the start of the year, has often looked ragged, winning only two titles. One of those successes for the 26-year-old was achieved at Halle five days ago and allowed him to extend his unbeaten streak on grass to 59 matches. (International Herald Tribune)
Post a comment Jun 20, 2008
I don t know if Federer s doctors sanctioned his continuing to play during his affliction with this disease but I do not get the impression that he ever really rested the way he should have even after he got over glandular fever ... I think that his mind and body are still reeling from the ravages of glandular fever and I am amazed that he has continued to play. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Frances top player Gasquet crashes out Jun 19, 2008
Croatia's Mario Ancic, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist who missed much of last season with glandular fever, progressed to the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Steve Darcis of Belgium. He will face top seed David Ferrer who beat Italy's Massimo Dell'Acqua 6-2, 7-6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fededer out to dominate Jun 19, 2008
When he lost his Australian Open title in January, the world number one was able to point to the debilitating effects of glandular fever. But there was no escape clause for his humiliation at the hands of Nadal in the French Open final as the Spaniard handed him his worst career defeat. (iAfrica.com)
Federer looking forward to Wimbledon Jun 12, 2008
His early season preparations were hit by a bout of glandular fever over the winter and that partly explained his straight sets loss to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals in January. But Federer has said on several occasions since then that he is back to full fitness and just needs now to get back to winning ways. (Xinhuanet, China)
Federer through but Davydenko crashes Jun 1, 2008
Federer, who needs a Roland Garros title to complete a career Grand Slam, had no problems against the 24-year-old Ancic, who missed six months of the 2007 season with glandular fever. He broke in the fourth game of the first set and wrapped up the opener with an ace in the ninth game. (CNN -- International)
Ancic ready to take on the world's best again May 20, 2008
But he missed six months of 2007 as he recovered from glandular fever and then suffered a succession of soul-destroying injuries. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
* Federer bites dust at Foro Italico May 11, 2008
He piled up a string of defeats at the beginning of this year when he was diagnosed with glandular fever. Nadal, the three-time defending champion in Rome, lost in the second round to Juan Carlos Ferrero. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
What it really means to be healthy May 6, 2008
After a bout of glandular fever at university, Keith Kahn-Harris developed chronic fatigue syndrome, from which he still suffers ... I contracted ME following a bout of glandular fever at university and have never fully recovered. (Guardian Unlimited)
Federer expects return to form Apr 23, 2008
A poor start to the tennis season due to glandular fever would not distract Roger Federer from trying to achieve the remainder of his goals for the year, the world number one said on Wednesday ... "I can't be finished in February when I had won the Masters Cup in November. Now I'm well. Today in Sports "I had glandular fever at the start of the year but I wanted to play anyway because I have lots of goals and they are all important. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Federer wins his first title of the year Apr 21, 2008
The world number one, who suffered glandular fever before the Australian Open, broke his title duck as he notched a 12th win against no defeats in his career series against the Russian world number four. The Swiss had won the last of his 54 career titles in November at the Masters Cup in Shanghai. (India Times, India)
Federer made to slog Apr 20, 2008
Federer's win was his 15th of the season against four defeats during a campaign which began on the back foot after he suffered glandular fever at the Australian Open where he was ousted in the semi-final. Gremelmayr broke Federer in the first game before holding for 2-0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer reaches last eight Apr 18, 2008
Federer is hoping to lift his first title of a troubled season having seen his start to 2008 overshadowed by a battle with glandular fever. He has Higueras, who coached Michael Chang and Jim Courier to Roland Garros titles, on trial this week to see how the arrangement might work. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer breezes through Apr 18, 2008
" Federer, playing this low-key event for the first time as he prepares for a new assault on the French Open, the only Grand Slam title to eldue him, was watched by his new coaching brains trust headed by Spain's Jose Higueras and Swiss Davis Cup coach Severin Luethi. Federer is hoping to lift his first title of a troubled season having seen his start to 2008 overshadowed by a battle with glandular fever. He has Higueras, who coached Michael Chang and Jim Courier to Roland Garros titles, on... (iAfrica.com)
Is Roger the Great's reign in a slump - or is it a slide? Apr 6, 2008
Medical tests on Federer this week will reveal whether he's completely recovered from the glandular fever that cruelled him at the Australian Open. Maybe he's still sick and sapped of energy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer back in groove to reach Miami quarters Apr 2, 2008
Federer showed no signs of struggling from the after effects of the glandular fever that took a toll on him at the start of the season -- he has yet to add a title this year to his haul of 53, which includes 12 grand slam trophies. "You guys (the media) are always writing the stuff and some people always talk a little bit too quickly," Federer said about his game going down a notch. (International Herald Tribune)
Hewitt hampered but Federer's fluency returns Mar 31, 2008
Federer, recuperating from glandular fever and without a title this year, offered the world No.65 Monfils seven break-point chances, but never lost his serve. "I tried to play in an aggressive way," said Federer, who broke Monfils' serve in the eighth game of the first set and the third game of the second. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mardy Fish humbles Federer Mar 23, 2008
Glandular fever, from which Federer suffered at the beginning of the year, is a debilitating and often recurrent problem that is rarely banished from the body in a few weeks. So it is unfair to expect the world No 1 to recapture his most imperious form in the first tournament since his problem was identified. (Times Online)
Federer strolls at Indian Wells Mar 19, 2008
" Federer, who had competed in only two tournaments this season after succumbing to glandular fever, broke Mahut twice to sweep through the opening set. The Swiss again broke the Frenchman in the third, fifth and seventh games of the second to ease into the fourth round. A protracted rally in the fifth game underlined the near-impossible task facing Mahut when Federer, at full stretch on his forehand, delivered a pinpoint topspin lob to win the point. Champion at Indian Wells for three years in... (International Herald Tribune)
Cool Haas sends Roddick packing Mar 18, 2008
Federer, fully recovered from a bout of mononucleosis (glandular fever), crushed Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 6-2 and Sharapova maintained her perfect start to the year by sweeping past Eleni Daniilidou of Greece 7-5, 6-3. Slovakian Hantuchova, a double champion at Indian Wells, breezed through against China's Zheng Jie 6-4, 6-2 in a late match. (Xinhuanet, China)
Federer vows to 'prove Im still the one to beat' Mar 15, 2008
He was told he was suffering from glandular fever after the Australian Open. Honestly, losses like this motivate me more than anything, said Federer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer blames virus to poor start to year Mar 15, 2008
Federer, who has spent a record 214 consecutive weeks at the top of the men's rankings, said he became severely ill on holiday in Switzerland after the Australian Open and was diagnosed with mononucleosis (glandular fever), a virus causing fevers, sore throat and swollen lymph glands. The Swiss said he first began feeling ill at the end of last year and was unable to play before the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rest assured Hooker will improve leaps and bounds Feb 29, 2008
His energy was lacking and his poles lay idle as he tried to recover from glandular fever last December. After returning from the European season last September, Hooker had thrown himself into training and everything was going well - but then he became sick. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Causes of Sore Throat Feb 20, 2008
Cold and flu viruses, glandular fever, mumps, measles are a few examples ... Mumps, flu, measles and glandular fever can be very unpleasant and occasionally serious illnesses. (Suite101.com)
Murray wins in Marseille Feb 18, 2008
Wild card Ancic, who has dropped out of the top 100 after being sidelined for six months last year with glandular fever, reacted by capturing his opponent's serve for the first time in the fourth game of the second set. MATCH POINT. (International Herald Tribune)
