More from Federer: "I'd like to thank Rafa's team. Keep playing Rafa. Tennis needs you.

"You guys fill up the seats and make it a wonderful experience to fight harder, and harder, and one more time.

"It's because of you guys we are standing here tonight and we fought like we could. You guys made it super special for me.

"I've been coming here for almost 20 years now. I've always enjoyed it and now my family does too.

"Thanks again for everything, to everybody. I hope to see you next year. If not, this was a wonderful run here and I can't be more happy to win tonight."