Federer reached the landmark with a ruthless 6-4, 6-4 dismantling of Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Dubai Championship final, his eighth trophy at the Gulf event. Federer, the winner of a record 20 Grand Slam titles, said that he’s not particularly targeting the 109-mark of Connors. “I’m just happy on all fronts how my game has progressed, how well I played in the final, winning the eighth Dubai title, winning the 100th. Federer broke in the opening game of the final, but had to battle to claim the opening set. Tsitsipas saved three set points in the final game before Federer — who faced two break points — finished off the set as the Greek returned wide.

Source: The Express Tribune March 03, 2019 08:48 UTC