The number ‘100’ is proving an important one for Roger Federer in 2019.
Earlier this year, the 37-year-old Swiss earned his 100th tour-level title in Dubai. And on Wednesday, Federer beat No. 8 seed Kei Nishikori 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 to earn his 100th Wimbledon match win, advancing to the semi-finals at the All England Club for a record 13th time.
Eight-time champion Federer is the first player in history to earn 100 victories at a Grand Slam championship. Former World No. 1 Jimmy Connors had been closest to accomplishing the feat before Federer’s run this fortnight. The American won 98 matches at the US Open.
Most Wins By Grand Slam
| Tournament | Player | Wins |
| Australian Open | Roger Federer | 97 |
| Roland Garros | Rafael Nadal | 93 |
| Wimbledon | Roger Federer | 100 |
| US Open | Jimmy Connors | 98 |
Federer will meet Nadal at Wimbledon for the fourth time. They clashed on the historic London lawns each year from 2006-08, with Federer triumphing on the first two occasions to lift the trophy and Nadal claiming his maiden crown at The Championships in 2008.
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