BRISBANE, Australia - Roger Federer turned the Brisbane International final into a grand occasion Sunday, beating the up-and-coming Canadian Milos Raonic in three see-sawing sets to register his 1,000th career match win.Its a grand number for a 17-time Grand Slam champion, making him the only player after Jimmy Connors (1,253) and Ivan Lendl (1,071) to win 1,000 times on the mens professional tour.Clearly its a special day for me, winning a title plus getting to the magic number of 1,000, Federer said after his 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-4 win against third-seeded Raonic. It feels very different to any other match Ive ever won. All those (milestone) numbers didnt mean anything to me, but for some reason 1,000 means a lot because its such a huge number. Just alone to count to 1,000 is going to take a while.Federer clearly wanted to reach the milestone before the Australian Open, breaking Raonics serve in the third game and again in the opening game of the second set. He fired eight of his eventual 21 aces in the first set, taking on the big-serving Canadians strength. Just as it appeared Federer would coast to a comfortable victory, though, Raonic shook off his nerves to break back in the fourth game of the second set and swing the momentum.Federer had another half-chance to clinch it in two, getting an early mini-break in the tiebreaker, but Raonic went on a roll to win seven straight points and level the match.The 33-year-old Swiss star responded by serving an ace to open the third set, but he needed all his experience to save three break-point chances in that lengthy game.Tension continued to build as Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., was forced to save two break points in each of the fourth and sixth games, and missed two chances on Federers serve in the fifth.Only one point went against serve in the next three games until Raonic was serving to stay in the match. He was leading 30-15 when Federer produced a pin-point topspin lob that forced an error, and then came a double-fault — Raonics first of the set and fourth of the match — to give Federer a championship point.Raonic netted a forehand on the next point, and Federer raised his arms to acknowledge the Federer 1,000 placards and red-and-white Swiss flags being waved around Pat Rafter Arena.Looking back its almost nicer winning this way through a tight match with nerves and humid conditions against a great player in a final, Federer said. It means so much more than just running away with it. I guess I was much more happy having to go three sets in the end.Raonic said he did everything he could but didnt quite have the answer to beat Federer for the second time in their nine head-to-heads. Still, he didnt mind being part of the big occasion.Its great to see because you know how much hes done for tennis. He turned pro I think it was like 10 years before me, Raonic said. Its great to see everything hes done for tennis. The fans hes brought, the media attention hes brought ... hes definitely the most popular tennis player of all time.Ballboys held up 1,000 in big, white numerals near the net during the presentation ceremony, when Federer accepted mementoes from Australian tennis greats Roy Emerson and Rod Laver: the Roy Emerson Trophy and, from Laver, a framed montage of images with the words Congratulations Roger, 1,000 match wins.Special moment. Im glad I got it, Federer said. To get to 1,000 match wins in front of you guys ... it really means a lot to me. Ill never forget this match.In a career of so many milestones, Federer welcomed another and was glad to get it done before the season-opening major.He hasnt added to his collection of Grand Slam titles since his 2012 Wimbledon triumph, but showed signs last year hes no spent force by finishing No. 2 in the rankings, helping Switzerland to its first Davis Cup crown and finishing the season with five titles and a 73-12 record.Federer said he hasnt got Connors record number of wins in his sights, yet, but he does have ambitions to win more major titles. That quest begins Jan. 19 at Melbourne Park, where he hasnt returned to the final since winning the last of his four Australian Open titles in 2010.Yeah, I do believe that, he said. Clearly I do believe I have a shot in Melbourne, otherwise I would go home. Authentic NBA Jerseys Wholesale . Justine finished first with a score of 22.44 while Chloe was second with 21.66 points. 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Rooney is nine appearances short of Shiltons 125 and will break the record on October 5 next year if he plays in every England game between now and then. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. But the captain has just one goal this season, cannot currently get in the Manchester United side and has dropped into a deeper role for his country following the emergence of Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge. And that all amounts to trouble for Rooney, according to ex-goalkeeper Shilton, who told Sky Sports News HQ: I hope he gets back and he starts scoring goals, but hes got to play as a striker.If he does that, hell retain his international place, if he doesnt he wont break my record. Andy Burton and Nick Collins bring you the latest from the England camp as Gareth Southgate’s new side prepare to face Malta Ive always been a massive Wayne Rooney fan - hes always been a street fighter giving 100 per cent, hed get in the box and score goals and I always rated him very highly. Walker: Massive season for Dele Englands Kyle Walker says Tottenham team-mate Dele Alli needs to keep it simple If he plays the way we know Wayne Rooney plays and he surpasses my record Ill be the first one to shake his hand and pat him on the back. For a striker, thats fantastic. In the Euros?hes captain, and we lost to Iceland, I didnt see him in the game, I didnt see any leadership.?Ive not seen the Wayne Rooney I know for a year. Peter Shilton But I dont think he has done that in the last year or so. In the Euros, hes captain, and we lost to Iceland, I didnt see him in the game, I didnt see any leadership.dddddddddddd Ive not seen the Wayne Rooney I know for a year.He now wants to play in midfield - if he was a midfield player he would have played there.He says he wants to retire after the next World Cup - to me thats his management company putting a lot of propaganda out. Its about what he does on the pitch. Collins gives an update on the FAs search for a new England manager Shiltons assessment of Joe Hart is no less blunt, and Englands most-celebrated No 1 believes the current keeper has a fight on his hands to keep the jersey after his Euro 2016 mistakes against Wales and Iceland. Malta: The Med minnows As England take on Malta at Wembley on Saturday, we take a closer look at their side Hart has since left Manchester City for Torino in search of first-team football, and Shilton said: People say do you feel sorry for him leaving City? No. Hes a professional. One manager has his opinions, and you go and prove him wrong. Joe Hart during a training session at St Georges Park I said before the Euros I didnt think Joe Hart was as good as a lot of people thought. Hes a good goallkeeper. I feel he makes a few too many errors, but hes had some excellent games and was a logical choice for the Euros.Two mistakes in three games is not good, so i feel hes come back now to Jack Butland and Fraser Forster who have had injuries themselves. Its up in the air but I dont think hes an automatic choice.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Stones: Rooney still key Rooney hits back at Sam Rooney is Englands leader FA to delay manager search ' ' '