17-time singles Grand slam champion Roger Federer is considered as heavy favorite to clinch 2014 Rogers Cup crown after his rival World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has made early exit from the tournament on Thursday in Toronto.



Roger Federer the former world No. 1 Swiss legend is going to celebrate his 33rd birthday along with his coach Stefan Edberg, where second seed progresses into 2014 Rogers Cup quarter finals. Federer has defeated Croatian Marin Cilic in three sets with a 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-4 on Thursday evening in Toronto. Swiss star said Marin Cilic has played outstanding tennis in third round match especially for longer periods and he is happy with his performance to progress into 2014 Rogers Cup quarter finals.



Federer holds impressive 29-8 win loss record at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, he has been playing from past 11 years by winning two trophies in 2004 and 2006 and couple of runner-up finishes. Meanwhile, Federer is looking very close to in ATP Rankings for No. 3 is edging closer to becoming the first player to make 300 wins at the Masters 1000 level (297-88). Federer will battle against Spaniard David Ferrer in the Rogers Cup quarter finals, where Swiss Maestro owns with a impressive 14-0 Head-Head record.