Roger Federer about his tears: "I'm just like that"

He has been a professional tennis player for over 20 years - and his victories are still tears. On Sunday, Roger Federer won the ATP tournament in Basel. When he was handed the cup, he cried.

"I can not control it," said the 38-year-old now the tabloid "Blick". In such a moment many things come together: the review of the week, his team. He also had to think of his four children, this "beautiful challenge," he said. "It all touched me a lot, along with the music and the kids on the field." The applause of the fans also makes him emotional.

At the same time he tries to hold back the emotions and give them free rein. "I would not have expected ten titles in Basel so the facade went down, I'm just like that, I do not do it extra."

Federer won on Sunday 6-2, 6-2 against Australian youngster Alex De Minaur - it was the tenth victory of the Swiss in the tournament. Ten titles in a tournament are a rarity in tennis. Federer thus landed the overall 103rd ATP tournament victory of his career. He is thus only six successes of record holder Jimmy Connors removed from the United States, which came in 25 professional years to 109 successes.