Roger Federer chases the Number 1 Ranking at Rotterdam

“I’ve won three slams now in 12 months. I can’t believe it myself. I just got to keep a good schedule, stay hungry, then maybe good things can happen.

“I don’t think age is an issue, per se. It’s just a number,” he said after winning the Melbourne title for a sixth time.

“But I need to be very careful in my planning, really decide beforehand what are my goals, what are my priorities. I think that’s what’s going to dictate how successful I will be.” Federer said.

Federer last played in Rotterdam in 2013, having won it 2005 and 2012.

Talking about the Rotterdam Open, Federer said that he had a lot of fond memories there.

“If I’m here it’s because I really want to be here. I really want to give it a chance and see what happens.

My family, my wife, my friends, my coaching team; everybody needs to be on board with this that I’m doing and not just that it’s ok to do or that I’m supposed to be doing this.

“Honestly, memories are very strong for this tournament. It is one of my favourites, I love playing here. I won here back in 2012 and it’s not too far away from home so it made the decision that bit easier.” Federer said.

Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin, Alexander Zverev and Tomas Berdych are the other notable layers taking part in the tournament and would be hoping to stop Federer in quest for that elusive World Number 1 ranking!