Roger Federer claims landmark 100th singles title: “It’s an absolute dream come true right now”

My favorite athlete Roger Federer earlier today became the second male tennis player to win 100 tour-level tournament titles in the professional era when he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Championships.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion is still breaking records at 37!

Jimmy Connors is the other male player to reach the milestone, and the American ended his career on 109 titles.

By beating a player nearly half his age in just 69 minutes, Federer continued his record of winning at least one title every season since his first in 2001 in Milan — when he was 19.

“It’s been a long, wonderful journey and it all started as a junior world champion,” Federer said after the match. “It’s been great. I wouldn’t do it any differently. I’ve loved every minute.

“It’s a privilege (to play against potential champions) because I’ll be watching them on TV. It was a treat to play Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. I’m sure Stefanos will have a wonderful career. Tennis is in good hands regardless of if I’m there or not.”