Roger Federer is bidding for his 17th Grand Slam title at the French Open – Tennis Special
Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer, displayed top notch performance this circuit and had already bagged four crystalware. He maintained his blistering run of form in the clay season and conquered the Mutua Madrid Open, blue clay court tournament which is part
of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour Masters 1000 category, earlier this month.
The Basel native reclaimed his second spot at the South African Airways ATP World Tour Rankings last week after triumphing over several seeded players at the Madrid Open. He was last standing at this spot on 14th March, 2011 but after claiming
his 20th Masters crown, Federer climbed at the ATP rankings.
"It’s been a great spell and I couldn’t be more happy right now coming off a break winning right away," said the delighted Swiss after winning the tournament. "It’s always an ideal scenario for what’s to come."
After taking the whole April off, the 30-year-old started his clay campaign in Madrid. He was at brink of exiting form Park Manzanares in his opening round match against the Canadian number one, Milos Raonic. However, he stayed focused and not only overpowered
the youngster but also improved his form afterwards. The Swiss tumbled over 14th seeded Richard Gasquet, fifth seeded David Ferrer, seventh seeded Janko Tipsarevic in straight sets before setting up a final round date with Tomas Berdych. He lost
the opener but outmuscled the Czech number one to lift the title.
The former world number one is looking forward to rise and shine at the Roland Garros, the first of the four Grand Slam events held in Paris, France. He is bidding to capture his 17th Grand Slam title at Stade Roland Garros and also to climb to
the world number one again. Federer is week one less of levelling Pete Sampras record of staying at the top rank for 286 weeks.
"It would be absolutely amazing," Federer reflected. "I was just trying to stay No. 1. I never really looked at his record that much. If I'm not good enough to beat that record then maybe I never really will be. That's cool. I don't need to beat every record
of Pete Sampras. He is my idol after all and I'm just very happy that I’m that close already.”
Federer high-spiritedly entered the Internazionali BNL D’Italia after the Madrid Open and maintained consistency in his game. However, he was ousted by the world number one, Novak Djokovic, in the final four round. His arch nemesis, Rafael Nada on the other
hand cruised to the final from the other side of the draw and eventually clinched the tournament. As a result, the Swiss fell to the number three spot once again this week and will enter the French Open as the third seed.
He lost to the Spanish number one in the final showdown at Roland Garros last year and is looking forward to avenge his defeat.
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