Roger Federer

Mats Wilander believes Roger Federer's recent success along with his career resurgence from last year prove he is the best tennis player over Rafael Nadal.

Miles Maclagan believes the 20-time Grand Slam champion's ability to win matches early gives him a huge physical and psychological advantage.

Federer skipped the entire clay court swing of the season in 2017 including the French Open, but indicated that he will play a limited schedule this season.

The Spaniard returns for the first time since his Australian Open quarter-final withdrawal last month.

At the time Sampras had 13 career Grand Slams to his name and was heavy favourite to win Wimbledon that year.

Richard Krajicek had won the Rotterdam Open on two occasions in 1995 and 1997. Roger Federer has now surpassed the Dutchman to win the tournment three times.

Roger Federer dropped just one set on course to the Rotterdam Open title and it was in the quarter-finals against Robin Haase.

The Spaniard will not directly target usurping Federer as he enters "important" period of the season starting at the Mexican Open.

The 36-year-old may have become the oldest world number one ever - but who outperformed him last week?

It will be hard for anyone to surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2018, according to the former's ex-coach.

Federer won the Rotterdam Open after beating Cilic in the Australian Open, picking up his 97th title in his illustrious career.

Federer decided to play less, change his racquet, shorten his matches and play even more forward so as to not exert himself beyond his capacity.

Federer has made history by becoming the oldest world number one, eclipsing the record set by Andre Agassi way back in 2003.

Roger Federer has reflected on an unforgettable week for him that saw him become world number one again and win his 97th career title.

Federer delivered his best performance of the tournament to sweep past the man once called 'Baby Fed', who seemed to suffer an injury in the embryonic stages of the second set.

Federer leapfrogged Nadal in the world rankings after reaching the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.

Andre Agassi has revealed which players he feels are capable of challenging Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

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

Former world number eight Peter Fleming has cast doubts as to whether Roger Federer is 100% fit ahead of his Rotterdam Open final with Grigor Dimitrov.

World number one Roger Federer previews his Rotterdam Open final against Grigor Dimitrov in what he calls an "interesting" match for him.

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.

Federer will now face Grigor Dimitrov in the final on Sunday (18 February), but Rotterdam Open glory will not overshadow his reprisal of the world No 1 ranking on Friday.

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.