Roger Federer surpassed Pete Sampras to set the record for the most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP rankings.
After winning Wimbledon a week ago, Federer returned to the top for the first time since June 2010 and his 287th week at No. 1, one more than Sampras.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion said he’s “Extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete’s record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.”
The Swiss star will enter the Olympics next week as the world’s top-ranked player.
Sampras said “The hardest thing to do in sports is the ability to stay on top. Roger has been able to do so by great play and durability.”
Keywords: ATP rankings, Roger Federer
Federer lost his way in the past 2 years due to some unknown reasons or
one can say he was completely outplayed by the wonderful play of
Djokovic & nevertheless Nadal in the past 2 years. But it's really good
that he made his comeback despite all the defeats he was facing earlier
and was able to overcome all those obstacles & still able to prove his
mettle as a wonderful Tennis player of all time. Congrats Federer for
all your feets achieved in your career and hope that u'll soon fulfill
ur dream to win a GOLD in the coming Olympics....!!!!!!!!!
Respect for the man. Federer and Sampras are the two living legends of
the sport.
Class never ends, i dont think about rankings 1st or 2nd ,FEDEX is always on top in tennis history
One of the greatest player the game has ever seen.
True Legend !!!
Kudos Roger for a spectacular achievement and amazing feat.Its another feather in your cap.You are setting new benchmarks in terms of consistency,mileage and top performance.I can't count the mile hours you have have travelled over the past 10 years .You are still in your mid-career and has atleast 4 more years of tennis at the top level.The dedication and love for the game has been continuous and exemplary.You have taken tennis to the next level and new plane.Wishing you a healthy and successful tennis career ahead.
Yes. Fedex you are the greatest teenis player ever in my opinion.
One great's record broken by another great. Go Fedex go..... :)
The best ever to have graced the tennis court with his sublime play and
down to earth character! just sheer dedication and effortless play that
every other sportsman shall try to copy in his style ! salute to the
best athelete. :)
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