By AFPMore by this AuthorPARISFrom racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected sporting role model and icon, Roger Federer has come a long, long way. Eighteen years after winning his first title in Milan by beating long-forgotten Frenchman Julien Boutter, Federer on Saturday became just the second man after Jimmy Connors to win 100 career singles crowns. Amongst that collection are 20 Grand Slams, 27 Masters and six World Tour Finals. That extended rest, to recover from a knee injury, led to his 2017 renaissance with a refreshed Federer winning his 18th major at the Australian Open. Are we willing to do that?," he said after winning Wimbledon in 2017.

Source: Daily Nation March 02, 2019 20:48 UTC