Federer reaches for the 100th title

The 37-year-old Swiss moved into the final with a confident 6:2, 6:2 against Croatian Borna Coric, who is 15 years his junior, and another youngster stood in his way on Saturday: Stefanos Tsitsipas (20) won his semi-final against Gael Monfils from France 4:6, 7:6 (7:4), 7:6 (7:4).

“The 100th title? I'm still a long way from that. I will try to stay focused and play good tennis," said Federer: "Tsitsipas is a tough opponent, he is difficult to beat. He proved it to me at the Australian Open.”

In January in Melbourne, Federer surprisingly lost the duel with the Greek in the round of 10, and Tsitsipas is still in top form. Last week he celebrated the second tournament victory of his career in Marseille, and by reaching the final in Dubai he will be in the top XNUMX of the world rankings for the first time from Monday.

For Federer, the final in his second home Dubai is the first big chance for an anniversary victory. Federer won his 99th title in his hometown of Basel last October. He then missed his 100th tournament victory at the Masters in Paris, at the ATP Finals in London (both semi-finals) and at the Australian Open. Federer has won the title in Dubai seven times so far.

After two recent defeats, he achieved his third win in the fifth duel against Coric. Federer shone like rarely before this year. Federer didn't allow a break chance, took his opponent's serve four times and converted his second match point after just 67 minutes.

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Federer reaches for the 100th title

Roger Federer is playing for his 100th title on the ATP tour in Dubai.

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