Federer must wait for 100th title, but happy with season


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 18 Nov 2018

Tennis - ATP Finals - The O2, London, Britain - November 17, 2018 Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - Defeat by Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals on Saturday left Roger Federer stuck on 99 career titles, but despite missing out on his century the Swiss said he was happy with his season.

Federer began the year by claiming a record-extending 20th Grand Slam title in Australia and while he won three other tournaments this year his season ended in frustrating fashion.

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