Roger Federer will head to Wimbledon in high spirits after waltzing past Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets to win a record-extending 10th title at the ATP event in Halle on Sunday.
Federer, 37, beat Goffin 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to secure his 102ndcareer singles title and remain unbeaten on grass so far this season.
“It’s unbelievable. I never thought when I first playedhere that I would win 10 titles,” said Federer.
“I’ve never won a tournament 10 times before, so I willremember forever that I did so here in Halle.”
The Swiss star is chasing a ninth Wimbledon crown in Londonnext month as he looks to extend and defend his record of 20 career majors.
Long-term rival Rafael Nadal moved to within just two titlesof Federer’s record with his 12th French Open triumph earlier this month, whileworld number one Novak Djokovic is just five short with 15 career majors.
Federer endured a rough ride in the early rounds in Halle,battling to hard-fought, three-set victories over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga andRoberto Bautista Agut.
It is the first time Federer has reached double figures atany individual tournament.He has triumphed eight times at both Wimbledonand the Dubai Open, and has won his home tournament in Basel on nine occasions.