Federer sets new record

On July 16, 2012

Roger Federer has spoken of his pride after setting a new record of 287 weeks as the world number one.

Federer returned to the top of the rankings for the first time in over two years following his win in the Wimbledon final, equalling the record of 286 weeks set by Pete Sampras.

I’m proud and honoured to beat Pete’s record as he was my childhood hero.

Roger Federer

“I’m proud and honoured to beat Pete’s record as he was my childhood hero and I’ve always looked up to him,” said the Swiss.

“It is an amazing feeling to have regained the number one ranking.”

Federer has now won 17 Grand Slams, including seven at Wimbledon, and will go into the Olympics as the world’s highest-ranked player, with Novak Djokovic 75 points behind him.

He is 11/4 to take the gold medal in London, with Djokovic at 13/8 and beaten Wimbledon finalist Andy Murray at 9/2.

“I’m so happy I’m at the age I am right now, because I had such a great run and I know there’s still more possible,” said the 30-year-old, who first reached the top spot at the age of 22.

“To enjoy it right now, it’s very different than when I was 20 or 25. I’m at a much more stable place in my life. I wouldn’t want anything to change. So this is very, very special right now.”

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