Roger Federer took to the court at the O2 arena today to claim the number one – literally:
Roger’s win over Andy Murray yesterday in round robin competition clinched his spot at the top. Here’s what Roger had to say afterwards about becoming the “ATP World Champion” for the 5th time in his career:
Q. How much does finishing No. 1 mean to you, considering you weren’t No. 1 at the end of last year?
ROGER FEDERER: Obviously, that was one of my big goals for this season. And it’s one of the greatest performances I think I’ve achieved, you know. Seeing also what happened, you know, off the court: getting married, having twin girls, reaching all four major finals, you know. Playing so well at the most important moments, it’s been the key this year, and staying healthy. Especially after having a rough 2008, coming back this year and being able to dominate and play at the top when the depth in tennis is so, so great at the moment. I think it’s a wonderful achievement. Of course, it’s official. It’s a wonderful feeling.
(click here to read the full presser.)
A little Federer finger porn:
A view of the pants. You can see that Roger’s gone matchy-matchy with the brown and black. The same color scheme as his warmup jacket/polo shirt on the court. Very fall appropriate.
It’s Roger’s evil twin! Get back!
Here’s the ATPs latest Roger Federer video tribute, disguised as an “ATP Uncovered” feature:
Tags: ATP, ATP World Champion, Barclays World Tour finals, Federer, No. 1 ranking, tennis
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You are always a champion to me, Roger, no matter what your ranking! But this is sweet indeed, after all the critics saying you were finished!
So happy and proud of him beyond words. I love how all the critics wrote him off last year, but I knew he could bounce back. Congratulations and Thank you Roger, #1
!!
Good luck Roger, and thank you!
I’d like to know where Federer does his shopping, that is one smart outfit (not that I’d be able to afford it or anything, but you know).
And congrats to Fed of course!
Thank you, Roger, for proving to all the doubters, including myself, that you were going to be number 1 once again…
That’s so great — Roger still #1 !! He’s a great person and a great tennis player. Hope he wins in London !!! Hope he keeps winning for a few more years, tennis will never be the same without
Roger Federer !
Thank you Roger for putting such a big smile on my face after a low month in Basel & Paris.
You are my number one no matter what!! Through thick & thin. All the best for the Tour Championship and 2010. 
Congrats Roger!
But the hair has to go…or rather, grow out. It’s too short, so your curls are looking a little flyaway, and overall it’s giving a Lego effect; like someone could just pop the whole mop off your head entirely.
I expect to see it looking better (ie. longer!) after the holidays.
Fingerporn! *happydance*
Love the shirt, sweater and tie colour combo. Very neat and snuggy.
roger looked so happy and emotional, esp when he mentions the twins . i’m happy he achieved what he wanted. well done rog and well deserved.
Congratulations Roger a great year on and off the court. Your addict fan.
haha fingerporn! Thank you for that!!
do you think Rafa is looking at all these photos and weeping quietly to himself?
p.s. fingerporn… nice touch
so happy and excited for rog! i knew he could do it! his speech was great too. giving well deserved props to mirka and getting emotional about the twins!
it’s pretty incredible that he’s only the 2nd player to do this in the open era. ivan lendl is probably like, geez rog, couldn’t have left me that record could you?
i was thinking rog was looking very lindt chocolate-y in that fall outfit. nice.