Roger Federer Continues To Defy Age And Logic

Two months after winning the Australian Open, he defeated compatriot Stan Wawrinka 6-4 7-5 to become the oldest champion in the tournament’s history, overtaking Jimmy Connors who was 31 when he won in 1984...

- Sidharth Verma

Watching a top star winning a tennis match or title is always pleasing to eyes and when it is Roger Federer, the world takes a note of it. When he won the Australian Open, many thought it was just one of those moments which happened out of nowhere and he won’t be able to repeat the success. Federer was praised for his triumph but many stated that it would signal the end of his career as he was waiting for the last hurray. The man was satisfied but a defeat in Dubai once again gave voice to his critics who thought he was hanging in unnecessarily and there was no need for it. When he entered the Indian Wells, there was no chance of him winning the title as stated by so called famed tennis pundits. But in the end, as always been the case with the Swiss maestro, he made them bite the dust. There seems to be no stopping Roger Federer as the Swiss great continues to defy time, triumphing to claim a record-equaling fifth title at the Indian Wells. Two months after winning the Australian Open, the 35-year-old defeated compatriot Stan Wawrinka 6-4 7-5 to become the oldest champion in the tournament’s history, overtaking Jimmy Connors who was 31 when he won in 1984. Having won two of the biggest titles of the season to date — Indian Wells is considered by many to be the biggest tournament outside the majors — Federer said he had defied even his own expectations. “For me, the dream run continues,” said the 18-time grand slam champion. “I’m not as surprised as I was in Australia, but still this comes as a big, big surprise to me, nevertheless, to win here again and beating the players that I did and the way I did. I couldn’t be more happy. It’s an absolutely huge start to the year for me. Last year I didn’t win any titles. I don’t think I was in any finals except Brisbane. The change is dramatic, and it feels great,” he