Sunday, August 19, 2012

Federer demolishes Djokovic to win fifth Cincinnati Masters title in straight sets

Roger Federer bounced back from his Olympic final defeat in sensational style by comfortably seeing off Novak Djokovic to win the Western & Southern Open title.

Proud: Roger Federer won a record fifth Cincinnati Masters title
A jubilant 7th time Wimbledon title holder smiles as he holds the Cincinnati trophy for the fifth time [ Photo: Reuters ]
The world number one was beaten in straight sets by Andy Murray on the Wimbledon grass at London 2012, with the Scot avenging his loss in the final at SW19 to the Swiss four weeks earlier.


Djokovic, who earned quick revenge for his Olympic defeat to Juan Martin del Potro with a 6-3 6-2 success yesterday, could not recover and Federer broke twice more to surprisingly wrap up the opening set in convincing fashion after just 20 minutes.

In the WTA Cincinnati finals, Chinese La Ni beat German Angelique Kerber to win the women single title, 1-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Read more: Daily Mail

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