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Roger Federer claimed his third Cincinnati title defeating Novak Djokovic by 6-1, 7-5 in the final match played on Sunday. The Swiss with his Cincinnati Masters added his fourth title of the season.
The top seed beat his number four rival in a rout lasting for around 90 minutes. Federer now owns 16 Masters 1000 titles, one shy of the all-time record of Andre Agassi.
Federer’s other title wins of 2009 include the Madrid Masters, French Open and Wimbledon. Federer will be bidding for his sixth straight US Open crown commencing a week from Monday in New York.
The victory overturned two previous wins for Djokovic this season, in semi-finals at Masters events in Miami and Rome.
The final win was Federer's eighth win over Djokovic against four losses. The Serb made it into the in the final match defeating Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals .Roger Federer had destroyed Andy Murray in a meeting between the first and second players in the world.
Federer will now be heading to New York for a week of preparation and promotional appearances before his Grand Slam title defence starting on Aug 31.
Federer began the match as he won a massive 13-minute game, with Djokovic saving six break points before finally dropping to 0-2 with a forehand wide.
That opened the door for Federer, who proceeded to sweep the set in commanding style, allowing the 2008 Australian Open winner one late game before taking the lead after 32 minutes.
Djokovic bounced back in the second game as he broke for a 2-0 lead on Federer's lob which sailed just long. The triumph was short-lived. Federer levelled the game on 3-all with an error made by Djokovic.
The Cincinnati Masters win was Federer’s 61st title of his career.
The trophy was his third win in Cincinnati after grabbing it in 2005 and 2007. He stands 47-7 on the season.
