Roger Federer had a hugely impressive 2017, winning seven titles including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

The Swiss shot up the ATP rankings, finishing in second place behind his old foe Rafael Nadal who also rolled back the years.

With the Australian Open getting underway this week, attention has turned to whether Federer can maintain his high standards for yet another year.

And the 36-year-old has admitted he fully expects to keep playing at the top of the sport and has no intention to retire anytime soon.

When asked if he had considered how he will end his career, the 19-time Grand Slam champion replied: “Nope.

“In 2017, I saw Marco Chiudinelli retiring, I was there for his last match.

“I was very touched in seeing him because I have known his parents since I was eight and I know what it means to them.

“They were there, and all his former coaches too.

“Any player who sees this kind of things also imagines the end. It's normal. But nothing more.

“I may choose the place, I may not.

“Will I announce it or not? I leave all this aside and I tell myself that there is still time.”