The World No3s eventually straight forward 6-2 7-5 6-3 win earlier today against German Tobias Kamke was, incredibly, his 233rd win at a Slam, equalling Jimmy Connors all-time record.
He will surely beat it when he takes on Romanias Adrian Ungur in the next round.
Federer said he had not been aware of it before the match.
"But I'm very happy, because Jimmy Connors was a huge champion, still is, so it's a great pleasure," he added.
"That (record) is a big one, because (it means) longevity. I have been so successful for such a long time and to already tie that record, (at) 30 years old is pretty incredible, so I'm very happy."
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Federer equals Connors' Grand Slam match win record
