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Federer lines up Connors' record | Federer lines up Connors' record |
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Roger Federer is relishing the moment next February that he will break Jimmy Connors' 25-year-old record to become the longest-reigning world number one. | Roger Federer is relishing the moment next February that he will break Jimmy Connors' 25-year-old record to become the longest-reigning world number one. |
The Swiss, who beat James Blake to win the Masters Cup on Sunday, will pass Connors' record of 160 consecutive weeks at the top on 26 February. | The Swiss, who beat James Blake to win the Masters Cup on Sunday, will pass Connors' record of 160 consecutive weeks at the top on 26 February. |
"I think that is definitely one of the big records I've broken, maybe the biggest so far in my career," he said. | "I think that is definitely one of the big records I've broken, maybe the biggest so far in my career," he said. |
"I'm waiting for that date to come and then I'll celebrate it, not right now." | "I'm waiting for that date to come and then I'll celebrate it, not right now." |
The 25-year-old's lead in the rankings is such that he is guaranteed to remain number one, even if he does not play again before March. | The 25-year-old's lead in the rankings is such that he is guaranteed to remain number one, even if he does not play again before March. |
Federer thrashed American Blake 6-0 6-3 6-4 in Shanghai on Sunday to win his 12th title of the year. | Federer thrashed American Blake 6-0 6-3 6-4 in Shanghai on Sunday to win his 12th title of the year. |
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"I am out of words really to describe this performance," said Federer. "It was the perfect end to an incredible season. | "I am out of words really to describe this performance," said Federer. "It was the perfect end to an incredible season. |
"There's not much more I could have done (this year). I gave myself the best possible chance basically at every event. | "There's not much more I could have done (this year). I gave myself the best possible chance basically at every event. |
"To come out like this, on top, I surprised even myself, no doubt." | "To come out like this, on top, I surprised even myself, no doubt." |
Federer won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open this year, but fell to Rafael Nadal in pursuit of a first French Open crown. | Federer won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open this year, but fell to Rafael Nadal in pursuit of a first French Open crown. |
"I wish I could have played a bit better," he said. "But I enjoyed it. After all, it was my first French Open final." | "I wish I could have played a bit better," he said. "But I enjoyed it. After all, it was my first French Open final." |
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