6600 days after winning his first ATP title in Milan, Roger Federer  today won  his 100th ATP Tour title in the Dubai Tennis Championships

                  US OPEN TENNIS 2005 NEW YORK 11/09/2005  ROGER FEDERER (SUI) WITH MEN’S SINGLES TROPHY
                                                                             Photo Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd

the 37 year old Swiss  beat Stefanos Tsitsipas  from Greece in straight sets 6-4 6-4.

“It is an absolute dream come true right now,” said Federer, who will  climb up to world  #4 when  Monday’s ATP  rankings are released

Only  American legend Jimmy Connors with 109 titles  has more.

                                          Melbourne Australian Open 29.01.2006     Roger Federer (SUI) with Men’s Singles Trophy
                                                                                Photo Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd

“I’m delighted. It’s great to win my eighth here in Dubai and in combination with my 100th singles title,” he added.

Federer paid tribute to today’s opponent saying “To win in Marseille and then come here was difficult for Stefanos”

“I don’t know if Stefanos was born when I won my first title ( actually he was, in August 1998). It’s a privilege to play against possible future champions because I’ll be watching them on the TV. It was a treat to play  the likes of 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.”

Wimbledon Championships Day 13 09/07/2006
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Roger Federer (SUI) celebrates winning the final of mens singles with the trophy

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Roger Federer (SUI) with Mens Singles Final trophy
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