Roger Federer wrote another “special” page of history as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday at the Dubai Championships to win the 100th title of his career.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner claimed a record eighth trophy at the Aviation Club in UAE.
The Swiss second seed was untouchable throughout much of the 69-minute final as he gained revenge for his fourth-round Australian Open defeat by the 11th-ranked Greek youngster.
“It’s so special to win my eighth here combined with 100,” Federer said. “I had tough opponents all the way through – right up to Stefanos today. He’s already having a great career, the game is in good hands.”
Federer joins Jimmy Connors (109) as the only other man to have won 100 titles. His 99th trophy came last October at his home event in Basel. He missed out on his century at the Paris Masters, the ATP Finals and the Australian Open.
It was a special night for
Century maker. History maker.
— ATP Tour (@ATP_Tour) March 2, 2019
100 for @rogerfederer. #RF100 pic.twitter.com/5SyMFc1u4w
From Milan 2001 to Dubai 2019...
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 2, 2019
All 100 of @rogerfederer's titles!#RF100 pic.twitter.com/HMwzcKjx6q
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
Had a great time in Dubai, won tight matches against top players and in the end lost to one of the greatest ever. But hey, at least I am a part of the history 😂 #RF100 pic.twitter.com/JyRxGWXCq4
— borna coric (@borna_coric) March 2, 2019
A court-side moment like no other
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 2, 2019
Inside the stadium for @rogerfederer’s century win...#RF100 pic.twitter.com/2As1fvxgrj
The extraordinary @rogerfederer. A gift that keeps on giving.#RF100 pic.twitter.com/srMtYMV153
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) March 2, 2019
Congratulations, @rogerfederer! What a champion! #RF100 https://t.co/FTLrCpjxd1
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) March 2, 2019
Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉 to RF2.0 @rogerfederer on joining the 100 club @ATP_Tour titles with tremendous win over E-Z-Pas tonight @DDFTennis 🎾😎👊👍💪
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) March 2, 2019
100 🏆... 100! 🙈
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) March 2, 2019
huge congrats @rogerfederer !#GOAT #RF100
Just watched @rogerfederer win his 100th title and my daughter asked “how many did you win?” “10” I responded proudly. “How come you only won 10? That’s like none.” Thanks Roger, for making me look bad in front of my kids. Congrats.
— James Blake (@JRBlake) March 2, 2019
Martina Navratilova 167
— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) March 2, 2019
Chris Evert 157
Jimmy Connors 109
Steffi Graf 107
Roger Federer 100
The 100 Club, Ladies and Gentlemen.
It now has a 5th member.#H10T0RY #RF100
Stefanos telling fedfans in the crowd: “I was just like you guys!”
— Laura (@lauramekiou) March 2, 2019
Huge congrats to my mate, the awesome ... @rogerfederer #RF100 https://t.co/AIdETP3cuA
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) March 2, 2019
