Roger Federer on brink of surpassing Andre Agassi recordGETTY IMAGES Roger Federer is one win away from becoming the oldest male No 1. Roger Federer is within touching distance of becoming the oldest male to reach the top of the world rankings after marching into the quarterfinals of the ABN AMRO tournament. He would also then become the oldest No 1 male player, surpassing Andre Agassi, who holds the record at 33 years and 133 days. READ MORE:* Good news for Djokovic* Ex-Kiwi stars in Davis Cup* Federer triumph truly 'unbelievable'"It was extremely complicated tonight,'' said Federer. Federer, the 2005 and 2012 ABN AMRO champion, next meets home favourite Robin Haase, who beat compatriot Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 6-0.

Source: Stuff February 16, 2018 00:56 UTC