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Federer skipped the entire clay court swing of the season last year following a blistering start.

Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov could face each other for the seventh time if they win their respective semi-final clashes at the 2018 Rotterdam Open.

Roger Federer became the oldest world number one after reaching the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open in remarkable fashion.

Federer has beaten all odds at the age of 36 despite people writing off his chances to make the top of the ATP rankings.

Roger Federer has not lost in 2018 having defended his crown at the Australian Open and is now in the semi-finals at the Rotterdam Open.

The Swiss ace came from being a set down to beat Robin Haase in the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open.

Marin Cilic lost to Roger Federer at the 2017 Wimbledon final and 2018 Australian Open final. Tracy Austin believes Cilic can finish the year as the new No.1 if he is consistent.

Roger Federer became the oldest world number one in tennis after his quarter-final win over Robin Haase at the Rotterdam Open.

Roger Federer defeated Robin Haase in the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open to become the oldest world number one.

The 35-year-old Swiss legend eclipses Andre Agassi as the oldest No.1 in tennis history after overcoming Robin Haase.

Federer is looking forward to becoming the oldest World No 1 eclipsing Andre Agassi's record at Rotterdam.

Roger Federer will become the world number one if he beats Robin Haase in the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open on Friday (16 February).

Roger Federer will beat Rafael Nadal to the number one spot should he make it to the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have dominated the men's game for more than a decade.

Federer played Ruben Bemelmans on 14 February, dismantling him in straight sets, 6-1 6-2, in a game which lasted just 46 minutes.

Roger Federer defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6, 7-5 to progress to the quarter-final of the 2018 Rotterdam Open.

Roger Federer is just two wins away at the ongoing Rotterdam Open from toppling Rafael Nadal from atop the ATP world rankings.

Experienced tennis umpire Fergus Murphy has discussed the long-running rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and the sport in general.

Roger Federer decided against taking part in the clay court season in 2017 and later went on to win the Wimbledon.

Roger Federer has won eight titles in the last 12 months which includes three Grand Slam titles.

Roger Federer is two wins away at the Rotterdam Open from taking over the ATP world number one ranking from Rafael Nadal.

The 20-time grand slam champion needed just 47 minutes to reach the second round in his first match since the Australian Open.

18-time Grand Slam champion Navratilova believes she would have been looked upon differently if she was not a lesbian.

1996 Wimbledon winner and Rotterdam Open tournament director Richard Krajicek claims Roger Federer's involvement in the tournament has helped them get "more attention from media".

Stan Wawrinka's loss in the first round of the Rotterdam Open has made Federer's parth to the semi-finals a touch easier.

Federer played a limited schedule in 2017 playing just 13 events during the course of the season. Despite that he went on to win seven titles.

Federer is gunning to become the oldest World No 1 eclipsing Andre Agassi's record. Agassi was 33 years old when he became the top ranked player in 2003.

Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal's style of play is the reason behind his many injuries throughout his career.

Becker believes that every top sportsman in the sport wants to test himself against the best in the business.

Federer needs to reach the semis in Holland to become the oldest world No 1 in tennis history, beating Andre Agassi to the crown.