ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Roger Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence Friday, returning to the top of the world rankings for the first time in more than five years and becoming the oldest player to reach the top spot.
“What an amazing run it’s been and a journey it’s been for me,” Federer said.
Beating the leading Dutch player Robin Haase, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, in the quarterfinal at the ABN AMRO World Tournament means Federer, 36, becomes the oldest player to top the world rankings, surpassing Andre Agassi, who was 33 the last time he was No.