SI.com · Nov 2, 2018
Federer's Quest for 100 Will Have to Go Through Djokovic
If Roger Federer is to win his 100th career ATP title this week, he'll have to get past the hottest player in the world.
Federer booked a spot in the Paris Masters 1000 semifinals with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 win over Kei Nishikori. His reward? A date with Novak Djokovic, who beat Marin Cilic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to extend his win streak to 20.
"I hope things click for me, I have to play well when it matters the most," Federer told Tennis Channel after the win. He also said he didn't expect to win more than one or two matches this week, and that his focus is on the year-end finals in London.
"[Djokovic] is on an incredible streak again, so I hope I can worry him again tomorrow."