Federer overpowers Dimitrov to win 97th career title

AP  |  Rotterdam 

overpowered 6-2, 6-2 in less than an hour today to win the World Tournament, his 97th career title. Federer extended his domination over the once dubbed "Baby Fed" for the similarities in their playing style, registering his seventh victory in as many meetings. Federer's third title at the tournament comes a day before he officially returns to the top of the rankings, more than five years after he was last world No. 1. The 36-year-old Swiss earned a return to the top when the rankings are updated Monday, by reaching the semifinals in Federer, who has 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, said his next target is 100 career titles.

He moved a step closer today.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sun, February 18 2018. 21:45 IST
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU