Roger Federer won the thousandth win of his career on Sunday in the final of the Brisbane tournament, face Milos Raonic (6-4, 6-7, 6- 4). After an intense battle, the Swiss glean in passing the 83rd title of his career.
First, there are the numbers. By winning the final in Brisbane on Sunday, facing Milos Raonic (6-4, 6-7, 6-4), Roger Federer was again counters crazy. With this success, Switzerland is indeed now 1000 victories on the circuit, and became the third man to pass this symbolic barrier after Jimmy Connors (1253 wins) and Ivan Lendl (1071 wins). One year after a missed final against Lleyton Hewitt, “King Fed” picks suddenly the 83rd title of his career, his 29th different on the circuit. These figures speak for themselves when it comes to the exceptional longevity of a now 33-year old player.
For the rest, there is the level of play. Faced with Milos Raonic at the ferocious appetite in this season, Federer was very solid. On the first run, he was even untouchable on serve, with only four points lost on his commitment. With eight aces and 92 Winning% on his first serve, the Swiss left no chance to Raonic, jumping on his unique opportunity breaker to pocket the first round (6-4).
In the aftermath, the world number 2 even breake again the Canadian, to lead 2-0 in the second set. But the machine to serve jams and Milos Raonic quickly débreake to take Federer to tie-break. Stronger in the exchange, it is he who sends “Fed” in a third deciding set (7-6 [2]). A “money-time” during which Roger Federer will make his experience, with better control of the highlights, especially a break at the right time on the ball in the game (6-4).
What radiate, before receiving his trophy from Rod Laver. “Mille wins, it is a special moment for me, as does receive my trophy Rod Laver hands” , he will start after his victory. Federer now has a week to turn to an Australian Open he will be able to tackle with full confidence after his two wins over the two young wolves, Dimitrov and Raonic …
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