Pressure off for rest of my career, says Federer
By Julien Pretot
PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer said he would never again feel any pressure in his career after clinching his first French Open title with a 6-1 7-6 6-4 victory over Swede Robin Soderling on Sunday.
"It might be the greatest victory of my career," said the 27-year-old Swiss, who equalled Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles and became the sixth man to win all four majors.
"It takes away so much pressure. Now, I can play in peace for the rest of my career.
"Nobody will never tell me again that I have not won Roland Garros."
World number two Federer was presented with the Musketeers' Cup by Andre Agassi, the only man before him to have won the four grand slams on all surfaces.
"That he gives me the trophy, it's too much, it was very nice of him to come here this year," Federer told French TV channel France 2.
"He told me 'it seems like it's destiny for you, you deserve it'."
Federer thanked the crowd for their warm support throughout the tournament. Continued...
One Year Later
Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength as it marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and pushed up tensions with Pakistan. Slideshow | Full Coverage
Liberhan Commission Report
The government published a long awaited report, recently leaked, accusing BJP leaders of a role in the 1992 destruction of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya. Full Article
