Roger Federer: Paul Annacone opens up on text message he received from new world No 1
ROGER FEDERER is taking great joy in becoming world No 1 again.
Roger Federer wins 97th career title in Rotterdam
That is according to his former coach Paul Annacone.
Federer overtook Rafael Nadal at the top of men’s tennis on Monday after winning the Rotterdam Open for the third time in his career by beating Grigor Dimitrov.
By becoming world No 1, Federer, 36, became the oldest men’s player to top the rankings moving ahead of Andre Agassi.
Annacone coached Federer for three years and together won the ATP World Tour Finals in 2010 and 2011 and Wimbledon in 2012.
We’ve been in touch by the virtues of social media and a couple little texts, he’s so excited
Federer then went over five years without winning a Grand Slam.
But the Swiss star has won three of the last five major trophies and regained the world No 1 ranking.
And speaking on Tennis Channel, Annacone said Federer is revelling in his stats as top dog once again.
Annacone told Tennis Channel: “We’ve been in touch by the virtues of social media and a couple little texts, he’s so excited.
“The guy loves to play tennis still.
“I mean it’s amazing to me and every little accomplishment and great accomplishment he takes so much joy.”