IT might not hold the same allure as an Olympic gold medal but Roger Federer certainly seemed proud enough with the ceramic vase he received after winning the Western & Southern Open title.
IT might not hold the same allure as an Olympic gold medal but Roger Federer certainly seemed proud enough with the ceramic vase he received after winning the Western & Southern Open title.
Roger Federer gets his hands on a another trophy, right, after defeating Novak Djkovic in Cincinnati. Picture: PA
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That he eased past Novak Djokovic may have had something to do with it.
The Swiss had been comprehensively beaten by Andy Murray in the men's singles final at the London Games but returned to his effervescent best in overcoming world No.2 Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (9-7) in 80 minutes to collect his fifth Cincinnati trophy and his 21st Masters 1000 crown – equalling Rafael Nadal's record.
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