Brisbane: Roger Federer brought up his 1,000th victory at tour level in style yesterday when he beat Canadian Milos Raonic in three tough sets to win the Brisbane International.


A delighted Roger Federer after winning his 1000 singles win. Pic/Getty Images 

Federer was forced to absorb some superb shot-making and blistering serves from the 24-year-old before winning 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 6-4 in two hours and 13 minutes at the Pat Rafter Arena. Federer's glittering career now includes 83 singles titles, including 17 Grand Slams, since his first victory over Frenchman Guillaume Raoux in Toulouse in 1998. The 33-year-old is third on the all-time list for matches won, behind Jimmy Connors (1,253) and Ivan Lendl (1,071).