Roger Federer: I have no plans to retire

Former world number one Roger Federer has claimed that he has no plans to retire in the near future.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion is currently in a good run of form, a period which saw him lift the Indian Wells title last Sunday.

Federer told The Times: "You know how it was, 'Am I going to quit?'. I know I come to different places all year and each event wants their answer, but sometimes it came from those who know me and after I lose a big match it's like, 'Come on!'

"I'm not afraid of playing and taking losses, but then you get a double whammy from the press. I don't like it when the fans start believing that this is the way it is."

The 30-year-old has only lost two matches since last September.