Roger Federer claims 100th title with triumph in Dubai
The 20-times Grand Slam champion is the second man in the Open era to win 100 titles, after American Jimmy Connors who won 109
Abu Dhabi — Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday. The 20-times Grand Slam champion became the second man in the Open era to win 100 titles, after American Jimmy Connors who won 109. Swiss Federer also avenged his shock defeat by Tsitsipas in the Australian Open fourth round in January and will climb to world No4 in the rankings on Monday. “I’m delighted. It’s great to win my eighth here in Dubai and in combination with my 100th singles title,” Federer said. “Tough conditions and tough opponents. To win in Marseille [last Sunday] and then come here was difficult for Stefanos.” Federer, who had been stuck on 99 titles since triumphing at his hometown tournament in Basel in October, broke Tsitsipas in the first game of the match and saved two break points at 5-4 to claim the first set in 36 minutes. Tsitsipas, who will break into the top 10 for...
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