MELBOURNE: Age-defying Roger Federer says after winning his third Grand Slam title in a year he has no idea how long he will continue playing. The 36-year-old Swiss marvel continues to defy the years and attrition rate, reaching his 30th Grand Slam decider and claiming his sixth Australian crown and 20th Grand Slam title. But I’m happy I’m in that position right now.”Great teamHis emotional victory on Sunday put him alongside Novak Djokovic and Australian Roy Emerson with the most Australian titles at six. Despite his win Federer will remain world No.2 behind Nadal while Cilic has climbed from six to a career-high three. Cilic overcame Federer on the way to winning the 2014 US Open final, but it remains his only win in 10 encounters.

Source: Manila Times January 29, 2018 03:56 UTC