Sampras has been amazed by Federer (Picture: Getty)

Pete Sampras has branded Roger Federer as a ‘freak of nature’ after the 36-year-old added two more Grand Slams to his already record-breaking collection in 2017.

The American great – who boasts 14 majors – has watched on in amazement as the Swiss has returned to top form this year, winning seven titles already.

With the ATP Finals to come and only four defeats to his name in what’s been a stunning year, things could get even better for the world No. 2 who Sampras believes has been ‘very smart’ in managing his schedule.

And the seven-time Wimbledon winner is full of admiration for the father-of-four.




‘Physically and mentally, to keep it going at his age, and to want to be out there, that’s incredible. He’s still happy to put in the time,’ the American told Wimbledon’s official website.

Federer has been brilliant in 2017 (Picture: AFP/Getty)

‘Roger’s just one of those freaks of nature who comes around once every 50 years. He’s been very smart with his schedule and hasn’t overplayed.

‘He’s been playing enough to keep it fresh. He still enjoys the travel. He loves the game.

‘Put that all together and he can play for another year or two if he wants to, and if not, he’s got the right to do whatever he wants.

Most Grand Slam titles 19 – Federer

16 – Nadal

14 – Sampras

12 – Djokovic

12 – Emerson

Sampras has 14 Slams to his name (Picture: AFP/Getty)

‘To come back after being out for six months and to win a major, that’s a pretty incredible feat.

‘I think we were all surprised that he won the Australian Open because he was coming back after a long lay-off and that’s a tough tournament to win, because of the court and the heat.

‘But Roger’s Roger, he’s a freak of nature and he can do things that no one else can do.’