Swiss Lawn Tennis legend, Roger Federer has won his 100th ATP Tour title after beating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 at the Dubai Tennis Championships finals on Sunday.

The feat which was achieved exactly 6,600 days after he won his first ATP title in Milan sees the 37-year-old Federer become just the second man, after American Jimmy Connors to reach the landmark.

Federer will have to win 10 more titles to beat Connors’ men’s record of 109. Martina Navratilova holds the all-time record for women having won 167 singles crowns during her career.

Federer broke the 20-year-old Tsitsipas in the first game of the match before saving two break points at 5-4 to see out the first set.

The Greek, who will break into the world top 10 for the first time on Monday held his nerve in the second set until 4-4, before Federer broke his serve once again to wrap up the final in 69 minutes.

It was only the second time the pair had met with Tsitsipas, ranked 11th in the world beating Federer in four sets at the Australian Open last 16 in January.

“It is an absolute dream come true right now. I’m delighted. It’s great to win my eighth here in Dubai and in combination with my 100th singles title,” said Federer, who will become world number four on Monday.

“To win in Marseille and then come here was difficult for Stefanos. I don’t know if Stefanos was born when I won my first title. It’s a privilege because I’ll be watching them on the TV.

“It was a treat to play Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. I’m sure Stefanos will have a wonderful career. Tennis is in good hands regardless if I’m there or not,” he added.