Roger Federer is still savouring his latest remarkable milestone, but the Swiss great says his 100th career title isn't a sign he's super-human.
"The problem is, people always elevate the superstar athlete to like Superman status like we're super-human and all that stuff," Federer said Wednesday as he prepared for his next challenge at the Indian Wells Masters.
"I don't see myself like that. Being perfect doesn't exist," Federer said. "Everybody has their flaws. So do I." Federer, owner of a men's record 20 Grand Slam titles, reached the 100-title milestone with a ruthless 6-4, 6-4 dismantling of Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Dubai Championship final last Sunday.
Seeded fourth at Indian Wells, he'll launch his bid for a sixth title in the California Desert exactly one week later when he takes on either Peter Gojowczyk or Andreas Seppi in the second round.
He could find himself taking on Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, in the third round in a quarter that also includes sixth-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan.
"It is something incredible to see, how (often Federer) plays at a high level and does not have many injuries," said Nishikori. "For sure, he works so much harder than everybody."
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