Tennis super star Roger Federer is still going strong at 37. He claimed his 100th singles title win in Dubai over 20 year old Stefano Tsitsipas at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The Swiss star is the second man to reach a 100 title wins after America’s Jimmy Connors who ended his career with 109 titles Federer’s titles have come across 19 years, on all surfaces, in 30 cities and 19 countries.
It was the question on everybody’s mind since he won his 99th title in Basel in October 2018.
Made it to 100!
Thank you for all your support #RF100 pic.twitter.com/o6lWHsXFhf— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 2, 2019
“I don’t know if Stefanos was born when I won my first title,” Federer joked. “It’s a privilege (to play against potential champions) because I’ll be watching them on TV.
“It was a treat to play Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. I’m sure Stefanos will have a wonderful career.
“Tennis is in good hands regardless if I’m there or not.”
Some of the players @rogerfederer has beaten along the way send their thoughts on #RF100… pic.twitter.com/1V9z9XgA2m
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 2, 2019
Welcome to the “ Triple Digit” tournament victory club @rogerfederer — I’ve been a bit lonely- glad to have the company !!!
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) March 2, 2019
Please tell her I said “Your dad is a legend and a gentleman”!
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 2, 2019
On a plane and a guy opened the door to the bathroom. There was a lady in there who forgot to lock the door. She screamed loudly ….. also congrats to @rogerfederer for winning 100 tennis tournaments
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) March 2, 2019
“I’m delighted. It’s great to win my eighth here in Dubai and in combination with my 100th singles title,” he said.
“Tough conditions and tough opponents. To win in Marseille and then come here was difficult for Stefanos.”
What a day#RF100 pic.twitter.com/2cBgM9Mu6D
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 2, 2019
‘Heartiest congratulations @rogerfederer
Winning 100 titles during your unbelievable career is a truly mighty achievement.
I expect more to come this year and beyond! #RF100
Rocket— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) March 2, 2019
Congratulations, @rogerfederer! What a champion! #RF100 https://t.co/FTLrCpjxd1
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) March 2, 2019
100 … 100!
huge congrats @rogerfederer !#GOAT #RF100— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) March 2, 2019
His win didn’t go unoticed by the A-listers either. Hollywood celebrities congratulated Federer on Twitter.
Huge congrats to my mate @rogerfederer !! Legendary status. #RF100 https://t.co/0iofkdk4uc
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) March 2, 2019
