On this day: Roger Federer writes Davis Cup history against the USA in Basel

Ranked inside the top-30, the 19-year-old Roger Federer had high hopes in 2001, seeking the first ATP title and deep runs at Majors and Masters 1000 events. The Swiss didn't make the best possible start in Sydney and Melbourne, flying back to Europe and embracing his favorite indoor tennis to become the player of the month in February, finishing it on the verge of the top-20! In Milan, Federer conquered the first ATP title, beating Goran Ivanisevic, Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Julien Boutter for a ma