Roger Federer Becomes Oldest World Number One Tennis Player
GOAT.
World No.1.
Roger Federer, 36, has become the oldest number one player in tennis history following his heroics in the Rotterdam Open.
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He's replaced Rafael Nadal at the top after beating Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Back on top of the world! #tennishistory #SupportTheSwiss
.@rogerfederer rewrites history in Rotterdam: With his victory today, Federer has now surpassed Andre Agassi to become the oldest World No. 1 in ATP history! ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐พ1๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ: #USOpen
Not just an opponent, but a friend as well. Players congratulate @rogerfederer on his guaranteed return to the top of the ATP Rankings ๐ช
2004 - First becomes ATP World No.1 2012 - Last held No.1 ranking 2017 - Claims record 5th #BNPPO title 2018 - Becomes oldest ATP No.1 in history @RogerFederer really is larger than life.
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That feeling when you reclaim world No.1 - the oldest top-ranked player in history to do so - more than 14 years after the first time. Take a bow, @rogerfederer.
Roger Federer defeated Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 and will become the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the ATP Rankings at age 36.
BREAKING: 36-year-old Roger Federer becomes oldest world number one after reaching Rotterdam Open semi-finals #SSN
GOAT.
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