By Mike Dickson for the Daily Mail
Published: 21:03 BST, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 21:03 BST, 31 March 2019
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Roger Federer's extraordinary defiance of the ageing process continues, with little sign of it hindering him as he enters a summer that will see him turn 38.
Not only did the Swiss master win the final of the Miami Open on Sunday, he also established himself at the top of the leaderboard when it comes to results based purely on this season.
Beating John Isner 6-1 6-4 represented his second ATP Tour title of the year, and puts him just ahead of Novak Djokovic on the basis of 2019 alone. The Serb won the Australian Open, however, when it most mattered.
Roger Federer beat John Isner 6-1, 6-4 in Miami Open final to win second ATP Tour title of 2019
Federer already looked to have last night's match won by the time the giant American injured his foot midway through the second set. He ended it hobbling badly, with his blockbuster serve coming down
