Twitter reacts after Roger Federer becomes oldest World No.1

Federer beat Robin Hasse in the quarters of the Rotterdam Open to reclaim his World No. 1 ranking.

Historia. #Federer pic.twitter.com/Hs8leAIget
— Sebastián Torok (@sebatorok) February 16, 2018

It hasn’t even been three weeks since he became the first man in tennis history to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, but he’s setting records again: Roger Federer “Oldest Man at World No 1 pic.twitter.com/uYNp302MwS
— Abdulaziz M. Ali (@Abizle4shizle) February 16, 2018

Federer

should stop. should quit while he's ahead. should be too slow. should be too tired. should be too old to be #1. should be history.

But Federer is too busy making it.

Federer Forever.#Nike
— DV🍍 (@matchpointmiss) February 16, 2018

Roger Federer, you make me happy. And I don’t even deserve to be happy.
— Shakti Shetty (@Shakti_Shetty) February 17, 2018

I pity other tennis players. They didn't choose to live in the Age of Roger Federer.
— Frank Underwood (@FrankUnderwocd) February 16, 2018

Nobody on the male side will ever surpass Federer

He is the standard. The unattainable genius.
— Chris P (@scoobstennis) February 16, 2018

"He can't compete with Nadal, Djokovic & Murray anymore"
"He'll never win another Grand Slam"
"He'll never become world no.1 again"

✅ Oldest ever world no.1 (36 years 195 days)
✅ Longest at no.1 (303 weeks)
✅ Most Grand Slams in mens history (20 majors)#Federer #GOAT 🐐🏆 pic.twitter.com/8CF2JwUugO
— Oliver Belcher (@oliverbelcher10) February 16, 2018

2004 ... I turned 14, Friends ended, Facebook was launched and a certain Roger Federer became world no1 for the first time 🎾

2018 ... I’m turning 28, still love watching Friends, Facebook is still going strong but not as strong as Roger Federer ... world no1 👑 #inspiration pic.twitter.com/XCVFne0ggS
— Jade Windley (@jade_windley) February 16, 2018

Roger Federer, 2067, still Nr. 1️⃣ 🇨🇭(colorized) #Federer pic.twitter.com/tJEXStvUwT
— Eduard Goritschnig (@EddiGoritschnig) February 17, 2018

20 years ago, a 16 year-old Roger Federer was building towards junior Wimbledon. He won it. Singles and doubles. He made his pro debut a week later.

20 years on, his love for the game is as unconditional as it was then. Tonight, he became the sport’s oldest singles No.1.
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) February 17, 2018

Roger Federer is World number 1 again at the age of 36. What an inspiration this man is for everyone who loves and plays any sport.
— Anuj Singhal (@_anujsinghal) February 17, 2018

Roger Federer, welcome back to number one.
He's back there as Drake has the number one single.
When Federer was first number one, Drake was still in Degrassi High.
— Adam Peacock (@adampeacock3) February 16, 2018

The time difference between the last time Federer was no 1 to this time when he's back at that position is 5 years 3 months.

That in one line tells you what Federer is about. Sheer resilience & never say die spirit. Always coming back. Never give up. Never say die.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 17, 2018

For his next trick, Federer will play squash. Left handed. #IsThereAnythingHeCannotDo
— Rohit Brijnath (@rohitdbrijnath) February 17, 2018

World no.1 at 36! #RogerFederer proving with ease that age is just a number!😍😍 Team Federer Forever!❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yd5fgoBw0B
— Karishma Singh (@karishmasingh22) February 17, 2018

14 years after he first became #1, Federer is back on top of the world 🤘@rogerfederer, 36, becomes the oldest #1. He had proven once again that age is just a number in your mind. #Respect

Anything is possible if you are determined, and work hard towards it. https://t.co/FImvqnJGSC
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 17, 2018

Roger Federer's #1 ranking:

Australian Open W, Wimbledon W, Indian Wells W, Miami W, Shanghai W, Halle W, Basel W, Montreal F, World Tour Finals SF, US Open QF, Dubai 2R, Stutgart 2R, Rotterdam SF+.

Only 13 tournaments. At least 9785 points.
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) February 16, 2018

36 years 195 days...@RogerFederer continues to raise the bar in our sport. Congratulations on yet another remarkable achievement!!
— Andre Agassi (@AndreAgassi) February 16, 2018