There were 1000 reasons why top seed Roger Federer wanted to win the Brisbane International men’s final on Sunday night.
But it seems there are few excuses for the Swiss great if he does not add to his staggering 17 grand slam tally at the Australian Open judging by the world No.2’s triumph in the Brisbane decider.
Federer, 33, remarkably registered career win No.1000 by claiming his maiden Brisbane title – the 83rd of his career – by holding out world No.8 Milos Raonic of Canada 6-4 6-7 (2) 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena.
Federer was awarded the winner’s Roy Emerson Trophy by the 12-time grand slam winner himself before receiving a special memento from the great Rod Laver to celebrate his 1000th win.
Roger Federer tenia mil razones para ganar el Internacional de Tenis de Brisbane el domingo…Pero tambien unas pocas excusas si no lo agregaba a su impresionante registro de 17 titulos de Grand Slam y su condicion de # 2 del Mundo…
Federer de 33 años llego a 1000 victorias en su carrera ganando el titulo Internacional de Brisbane con victoria sobre el #8 Milos Raonic de Canada 6-4, 6-7 y 6-4 en la Arena Pat Rafter.
Despues todo fue celebraciones por el Titulo por las 1000 victorias en el circuito de la ATP, apenas tercer jugador enconseguirlo.
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