tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
He's at 84 now and playing great. He'd have to pocket 16 more titles so if we take an average of 5 titles per year he could do it somewhere in 2017. Looking like his body is holding up great can he reach the 100 mark?
Can Federer win 100 ATP titles in his career?
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tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
I was thinking about this. Even though it is incredibly tough, he should keep that as his goal. Either that or 20 majors. Voted no though.
I will take 1 more major instead.
I will take 1 more major instead.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
I think 100 is asking a bit too much. He only plays around 18 or so tournaments a year, and is 34 in a few months. But in saying that, it felt like not to long ago that Federer was at the 75 title mark, so possibly. But I'll vote no.
mental midget
Hall of Fame
if his back stays healthy, sure. might have to play a few 250s though.
Viper
Professional
I think so, depending how how he wants to take his career. A lot of players when they get older will start competing in more 250s, which is something I think Federer will always have a chance in. I can see him playing until like 38, so 16 250s in 5 years isn't that much of a stretch.
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
To achieve that, he'll probably need one more big year of prime standard tennis to boost his total quite a lot before the inevitable further decline and leaner years. Let's hope it's this year.
Inanimate_object
Hall of Fame
Its quite frankly ridiculous he's still winning anything at all. Any tournament Federer wins from here on out is exceeding expectations
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I just realized he has more titles than djokovic this year
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Federer would much rather have Nole's though.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
If we add in his 8 doubles titles, he's only got 8 more title to go. BTW, JMac has 77 singles titles and 71 doubles titles for a grand total of 148 -- most in the Open era. Not that anyone here cares but the Bryans have amassed the most doubles titles -- Mike with 106 and Bob with 104.
As for singles titles, RF's got a decent chance of matching Lendl's 94 titles. However, I don't see him equalling Connors' 109. JC also had 15 titles for doubs which gives him a total of 124.
As for singles titles, RF's got a decent chance of matching Lendl's 94 titles. However, I don't see him equalling Connors' 109. JC also had 15 titles for doubs which gives him a total of 124.
Supertegwyn
Hall of Fame
So does Ferrer. It's the quality of the title that matters (not to say Dubai or Rio are poor titles but they are nothing compared to the AO)
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Why not? Add Istanbul and Gstaad to his calendar each year and he'll get there. Nothing wrong in Fed playing these tournaments in his last years on tour.
powerangle
Legend
Sure, why not? I think he'll have to really vulture on the small MM tournaments to achieve it though.
tennis_commentator
Hall of Fame
If those were his goals he'd risk leaving the game disappointed, because he's only won ONE slam title since early 2010.
And he almost won no titles of any kind in 2013.
jersey34tennis
Professional
if he added newport since he'll be heading to the hall of fame there anyway it'd be cool to see him pick up 2 or 3 titles there
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
For that to happen, Stak has to bounce Fed in the first week of sW19
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Rio is nothing compared to Dubai though
mike danny
Bionic Poster
I think Federer just wants another major, specifically another W title. If he wins that I am ok with him not winning a single title afterwards
Praetorian
Professional
underground
G.O.A.T.
It depends on this year, if he can reach 90 this year (6 more titles) then I say he has a small shot at it.
BVSlam
Professional
He won five titles last year and could have won many more if not for all those close finals he lost. Clearly winning tournaments is not an exception for him even today, and he's probably the best, or at least tied with Djokovic, best-of-3 player in the world right now. Djokovic is clearly stronger in the slams though.
About the topic, no. That's too much to ask at this point. However, if he can keep up his form and snatch a few more titles, he could win 90.
ARKustom93
Professional
92, 93, and 1 or 2 slams ...
tennis_commentator
Hall of Fame
It just depends on which type of year will be most common for him in future, 2013 or 2014.
tennisdad65
Hall of Fame
He would have to start playing ATP 125 events on grass or fast indoor 
tennis_commentator
Hall of Fame
Which titles will Federer win this year?
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
How many titles has he won from 2010 till date ?
That should give us a hint whether he would make it to 100 or not
That should give us a hint whether he would make it to 100 or not
Wynter
Legend
Brisbane, Dubai, Halle, (maybe Stuttgart/Other new grass tourney if he plays), still a shot at Wimbledon, Shanghai off the top of my head are places he's always competitive at.
No, he won't. 16 titles are too many to ask for 33 years old man. And i don't think he sees it as a goal. His main goal should be: 1) win 1 more Wimbledon 2) become World No1 one more time and the last time 3) win more career matches than Connors.
One more Wimbledon would be so sweet. Yeah, Let's hope.
One more Wimbledon would be so sweet. Yeah, Let's hope.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Add Basel and Istanbul
Strobe Lights
Semi-Pro
Obviously winning one more Major is the main priority and far ahead of everything else.
He also really cares about getting the Olympic singles Gold, which I don't see happening.
I don't see him getting to 100, but let's say he wins 4 more titles this season, then he would only be 7 away from passing Lendl. No way he catches Connors, but he may push himself to try to pass Lendl.
He also really cares about getting the Olympic singles Gold, which I don't see happening.
I don't see him getting to 100, but let's say he wins 4 more titles this season, then he would only be 7 away from passing Lendl. No way he catches Connors, but he may push himself to try to pass Lendl.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
I think he has won 23 titles since 2010
vanioMan
Legend
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
cigrmaster
Semi-Pro
If Roger stays healthy for the next 3 years then I think it will not be a stretch at all for him to get to 100.
This year he wins 7, next two years 5 a piece. If you look at the mens game right now, only Joker can beat Fed and that only happens if Fed does not have his A game. As Dubai proved, if Fed plays his best even Joker cannot beat him. Nadal I think could be all done. If he does not change his game dramatically he will not win any more slams. His win this week showed how short his balls are coming up and the unforced errors are coming in bunches. He wins nothing this week if he had to play a couple of top 15 guys.
None of the young guns can beat Fed when he is on and even his A- game is good enough to beat them. Only Stan can stay on the court with him physically but he still has Stans number in the head department.
I predict the FO will be a Joker Fed final as will Wimbledon. I think Fed wins at least one of those. Now he has gotten older he is getting smarter than ever coming to net way more and shortening points.
When I watch him play, I do not see a 33 year old guy, he moves like he is 28 and if his back stays like it is, 100 will be a given.
This year he wins 7, next two years 5 a piece. If you look at the mens game right now, only Joker can beat Fed and that only happens if Fed does not have his A game. As Dubai proved, if Fed plays his best even Joker cannot beat him. Nadal I think could be all done. If he does not change his game dramatically he will not win any more slams. His win this week showed how short his balls are coming up and the unforced errors are coming in bunches. He wins nothing this week if he had to play a couple of top 15 guys.
None of the young guns can beat Fed when he is on and even his A- game is good enough to beat them. Only Stan can stay on the court with him physically but he still has Stans number in the head department.
I predict the FO will be a Joker Fed final as will Wimbledon. I think Fed wins at least one of those. Now he has gotten older he is getting smarter than ever coming to net way more and shortening points.
When I watch him play, I do not see a 33 year old guy, he moves like he is 28 and if his back stays like it is, 100 will be a given.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Yeah of little faith.
I'm not as big a fan of Fed as you, but I believe he can get there my friend.
kOaMaster
Hall of Fame
Federer winning 7 titles this year? Really?? I honestly doubt it.
Care to tell me which one?
Because so far, I can see him winning perhaps 1 masters, perhaps Halle or Basel. If all those tournaments come together he's at 5. What more is he going to win? Istanbul? A grand slam?
7 is a really big stretch.
I'm happy if he wins any other tournament.
That's why I don't think he's going to hit 100.
Care to tell me which one?
Because so far, I can see him winning perhaps 1 masters, perhaps Halle or Basel. If all those tournaments come together he's at 5. What more is he going to win? Istanbul? A grand slam?
7 is a really big stretch.
I'm happy if he wins any other tournament.
That's why I don't think he's going to hit 100.
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Well, perhaps he will win Halle, Basel, a Masters 1000 event or two, which would bag him 6 titles. He might win the YEC's, and has a slim chance of winning a Major, and he might win Istanbul—so best case scenario: 9 titles.
Realistic might be: Halle, Basel and a Masters 1000 event for 5 titles in 2015.
Realistic might be: Halle, Basel and a Masters 1000 event for 5 titles in 2015.
sunny_cali
Semi-Pro
I am curious to see if his performance on faster courts translates to slower courts. The FH (and BH) looked reasonably ok in Dubai .If it transitions well to slower conditions we may be in a better position to predict his future title tally. IW will be a leading indicator of how the rest of the season pans out -- he is well rested and mentally upbeat. Should we be optimistic ?
Also surprised that he hasn't reduced his clay schedule. Is he making a push on clay this year ?
Halle/Basel/Cincy/WTF may be doable. At his age anything is a bonus -- i see anything from 3-7 as a possible number.
Wilander Fan
Hall of Fame
He can get 7 titles this year if he has a good year even if no slams. He has 2 already. Halle and Basil are likely. You figure he can pick up one more on the USOpen hard court swing. He also has a good shot for Madrid on clay. I also think he should be able to take at least one of either Shanghai, WTF, Indian Wells or Miami.
If he has a great year, he can conceivably pick up a slam, Indian Wells, Cincinati, Rogers Cup, Madrid, Shanghai, WTF, Paris, Basil, Halle...thats not inconceivable but it anticipates Nadal not being a factor on Hard courts (fairly likely) and no one young gun breaking through (possible). But also needs something of a hard court collapse from Novak (not likely).
Another scenario is Nadal having a complete clay collapse. I think its possible and maybe even probably due to injuries, rust and just being slower. If this happens, Fed could take one Rome or Monte Carlo as well.
If he has a great year, he can conceivably pick up a slam, Indian Wells, Cincinati, Rogers Cup, Madrid, Shanghai, WTF, Paris, Basil, Halle...thats not inconceivable but it anticipates Nadal not being a factor on Hard courts (fairly likely) and no one young gun breaking through (possible). But also needs something of a hard court collapse from Novak (not likely).
Another scenario is Nadal having a complete clay collapse. I think its possible and maybe even probably due to injuries, rust and just being slower. If this happens, Fed could take one Rome or Monte Carlo as well.
