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300 weeks at No. 1 for proud Federer

Swiss legend Roger Federer has consistently ripped up the record books during his glittering career but his latest landmark -- 300 weeks at number one -- is one of his proudest achievements.

Roger Federer hits a return to Stanislas Wawrinka during their third round match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament, on October 11. Federer won 4-6, 7-6, 6-0.

The 31-year-old was forced to dig deep to reach his triple century, coming back from the brink of defeat to beat Davis Cup team-mate Stanislas Wawrinka on Thursday to make the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

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