The Daily News

MASON, Ohio – The translucent trophy is headed for a glassed-covered showcase in Switzerland, the one that has expanded along with Roger Federer’s collection of crystal prizes.

The latest one will never get lost in the crowd.

The Swiss star reached another measure of tennis greatness on Sunday, winning his 50th tournament championship. He hoisted another crystal trophy after his 6-1, 6-4 victory over James Blake in the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Soon, it will be added to the trophy case at his home in Oberwil, Switzerland.

&#8220It’s grown to about office size,” Federer said. &#8220I have – what do you call it when it’s behind the glass? You don’t have to dust them off all the time.”

Good thinking. It gives him more time to concentrate on dusting off opponents.

Few have ever done it so well.

At age 26, Federer is the fifth-youngest player to reach 50 tournament titles, and only the ninth overall in the Open Era since 1968.

&#8220It’s not a goal I set for myself in my career, but it’s definitely a nice number to get to, especially in terms of titles,” Federer said. &#8220It’s really a lot, you know, so it’s great.”