Federer Celebrates 161st Week At Number One With A Win

Swiss Roger Federer celebrated his record-breaking 161st week as men’s tennis world number one with a bang by winning his first round match against Dannish Kristian Pless, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3, in ninety minutes.
In the first set, both players held  their respective serves and pushed the opening set to a tiebreaker. Relying on his experience, Federer handily won the tiebreaker, 7-2, and the first set 7-6. Pless bounced back in the second set and broke Federer’s serve in the fourth game, and went on to win the next five games to even the score. Federer’s variety of shots was no match for Pless as the Swiss won the third set, 7-6, and advanced into the second round.
Federer earlier paid tribute to guy whose record he had just broken, Jimmy Connors.”Well of course he still has the record for the most titles which I don’t think will be ever be eclipsed,” said Federer.”He is one of the all time great players. He played for such a long time which allowed him to get so many titles, but to stay fit through all this time with his intensity is quite remarkable”, added the Swiss ace.
As for his Dannish opponent, Roger has this to say: “The guy [Pless] played very well. I knew it was going to be tough and I’m just happy I’m through, really”. Losing my first set of the year doesn’t matter much. The way I came through, I’m really pleased about it.”