Someone asked me to post my favourite picture of Roger ever… this is it. His mother Lynette gives him a hug as he leaves Philippe Chatrier having won the French Open for the first time.

Roger Federer defeats Adrian Ungur 6-3 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the 2nd Round at Roland Garros. He surpasses Jimmy Connors’ record of most Grand Slam matches won in the open era, with 234 wins, and becomes the only player to have more than 50 wins at each grand slam!

Roland Garros R2: Roger Federer def. Adrian Ungur - 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3

Roger Federer defeats Tobias Kamke in the 1st Round at Roland Garros! Winning his 50th match at Roland Garros, and his 233rd  Grand Slam match, equalling Jimmy Connors’ all time record!