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In reply to the discussion: As God is my witness, my goal is to turn this forum into the Tennis-Figure Skating Emporium! [View all]TBF
(32,056 posts)221. 300 weeks at #1!
Roger Federer: 300 Weeks At No. 1 Is Pretty Incredible, Probably One Of My Biggest Accomplisments
by Tom Gainey
Add another record to Roger Federers list of achievements. Earlier today the Swiss maestro beat his countryman Stanislas Wawrinka to reach the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Rolex Masters. The win assured Federer of a 300th week at No. 1 starting next week, a milestone Federer holds in very high regard among his many, many marks.
I never thought of something like this when I was a little kid, thats for sure, said Federer after the win. I was just hoping one day my dream was going to come true to play on the regular tour, play Wimbledon, maybe become World No. 1 at some stage. So here I am at 300 weeks. Its pretty incredible. Probably one of my biggest accomplishments. Im very proud of that record, no doubt about it. ...
http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2012-10-11/10803.php
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joeybee12
Dec 2011
OP
I can't believe you didn't post my favorite of all time (after Federer) - Patrick Rafter
TBF
Dec 2011
#39
Not at all. He was on the run and took a swing and Berdych was at the center of the net....
marmar
Jan 2012
#89
Yup - he's gaining on him. Nice to see 2 american men in the top 10 ... I guess you
TBF
Mar 2012
#127
I think it was Pam Shriver who asked him in the spring, out of all his goals..
joeybee12
Jul 2012
#201
I had to kick this because there's been too much talk about non-essential sports
joeybee12
Sep 2012
#211
He does...tennis with his girlfriend Chriise Evert...and skating with his girlfriend..
joeybee12
Jan 2013
#228
Thing about Azarneka she was serving for the match, blew 5 match points, lost the
joeybee12
Jan 2013
#240