Roger Federer: I Can Still Achieve A Lot

Roger Federer grinded out a tough three set match with David Ferrer to score a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory and win his 22nd Masters 1000 tournament at Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 33-year old Federer has been nothing short of spectacular throughout the hard-court tournament, disposing less talented opponents with ease and gutting out hard-earned victory when needed.

In his championship match against Ferrer, Federer was off to a quick start to book the first set. However, the Spaniard stormed back big time in the succeeding frame as he leveled the set tally at one apiece.

But there was no denying Federer from winning a big tournament like this. The Swiss Maestro showed his composure and teared Ferrer apart with precision shots and aggresive plays to take a momentum-boosting win ahead of next week's US Open championships.

"I've been bringing home some smaller ones," Federer told reporters after his victory. "I'm happy to get the big one."

Federer's Re-Emergence

After a 2013 season filled with disappointments, Federer has been splendid this season, reaching multiple finals and winning two ATP tour championships. Many experts are amazed by Federer's re-emergence to the upper echelon of men's tennis despite his age and years of competitive tennis.

Federer believed the reason why he's still relevant in the sports is his undying love for the game, stressing that he can still do lots of things on the court at his age.

"I really don't play for any of those longevity records, to be honest," Federer told the Sydney Morning Herald in a press conference. "I play because I love to play. And I believe I can still achieve a lot."

Federer, who already has numerous records around his belt (25 Grand Slam finals, most weeks ranked no.1 at 302 weeks and most consecutive weeks ranked no.1 at 237 weeks ), believed that being a part of history, regardless who is on top, is a really nice thing a tennis player can have.

With that mindset, Federer can really do something special in the coming years. Who knows, the Swiss Maestro would still be wielding his large-headed racket up to the 2016, where five majors tourney is at stake - including the Rio Olympics.

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