Federer focused on career longevity

Swiss great claims slimmed-down schedule has helped him stay on top

Known for his classic ground-strokes and graceful movement around the court, Roger Federer gave intriguing insight at the BNP Paribas Open this week on how carefully he has mapped out his career.

Just more than a decade ago, the Swiss master became world No 1 for the first time but, instead of deciding to "chase money or more tournament victories," he and his team opted to focus on extending his competitive career for as long as possible.