Madrid July 17 (IANS) Swiss Roger Federer achieved a new record as he qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals for the 15th time the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced on Monday.
One day after he won a record eighth Wimbledon title after beating Croatian Marin Cilic ATP said that the 19-time Grand Slam champion has already booked a place at the season-ending tournament held in London from November 12-19 after missing the last edition reports Efe.
"I was sad not to be able to compete last year as I love playing there and had not missed the event since 2002 " Federer told the ATP website.
That will be the 15th appearance for Federer who also holds the record 14 straight appearances in the elite eight-player event which he has won six times.
The 35-year-old Federer has booked his spot at the tournament this year on the heels of Spain s Rafael Nadal who won his record-extending 10th title at the French Open.
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