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Roger Federer tames the high flying Serbian Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-1 7-5 to win his third title here in Cincinnati.

The opening set saw the second game last 22 minutes but Federer, the genius that he is, eased through all the challenges posed by number 4 Djokovic and wrapped it up 6-1 in no time.

The next saw the revival of the Serbian as he held serve after serve to threaten Federer to take the match full stretch but Federer broke him at 5-5 and held his serve to rejoice.

It wasn't like Djokovic played under par, but it was the Swiss in top gear as he routed Djokovic in straight sets to make a statement for the upcoming US OPEN 2009.

This was the Maestro's 16th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Title that takes him ahead of Rafael Nadal and just one short of the all time leader Andre Agassi's 17. The Cincinnati Masters also meant Roger grabbed his 61st title in career, 39th on hard court.

This was Novak Djokovic's second Cincinnati final in a row. He was the runner up to Andy Murray last year.

On the final, Djokovic said, "I congratulate Roger. He was too good today. All the bast Roger for US Open. He has been a fantastic player. I will come here again next year."

Federer on the other hand, spoke about life on court and off it. "A good start always helps. The second game was great but I'm glad to have won it. That got the momentum going. The whole week has been great. Congrats Novak. You have played well throughout. All the best for US Open. Its been an awesome preparation for US Open." Talking about his life in the recent past, he said, "Its been girls for me. I have been changing diapers. Things have changed so much for me in the past few mnths. Thanks you guys for the love and support."

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THATS IT! FABULOUS FEDERER continues his rampage as he sends NOVAK DJOKOVIC reeling in straight sets! Federer was moved around the court by Djokovic but he manages to open up the lead in the game and then slams a forehand down the line winner to make it 30-0. He finally pumps his fist in the air when Novak Djokovic slammed a forehand into the net.

Djokovic nets a forehand at 30-30 to give Federer another break point! But Federer makes a forced error as he overhits a forehand and misses another vital break point. He gains another one as Djokovic nets a drop shot and Federer smashes a forehand up the line to clinch the game and BREAK AGAIN! He will now serve for the match and the championship!

Feederer hits a superb forehand to hold his serve to Deuce. Djokovic was just one point away from breaking Federer but the server took it away from the Serb!

Djokovic seems to be making things difficult for himself in his servie games. He lost a 30-0 advantage as Federer made it 30-30 but Djokovic somehow managed to hold and lead once again. Federer will now serve to stay in the match.

Federer ensured his place at the very first page in the history books when he beat Andy Roddick in the finals to lift his sixth Wimbledon singles and 15th overall Grand Slam title, surpassing American Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam wins.

An unforced error by Fed and two volley winners help Djokovic save break points thrice against the Swiss. Djokovic then slams a cross court forehand to take advantage and then slams a forehand down the line to catch Fed short of his ground and pocket the game to make it 4-3.

Federer loses his 40-0 advantage as Djokovic makes it Deuce with a couple of forehand winners and unforced errors by Fed. But the Swiss stuns the Serb with a stunning backhand across court followed by a fabulous forehand winner up the line to get things in the second set to Square One!

Federer's most satisfying performance before the triumph at French Open was the win in the final of Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open, where he tamed the Lion in his den.

Federer gets back things on serve as he breaks to 15, th eonly point for the Serbian coming in a form of a brilliantly placed shot to a volley by Federer that zips past Fed's racquet. Djokovic then slams one over the baseline to grand Federer his first break in the seond set and get back in the set!

A one minute game for the FABULOUS FEDERER! No words to explain his exceptional talent!

3-0..!! Djokovic is really getting back in the game. Even though the Serbian lost his 40-0 advantage to 40-30 against Fed, he manages to hold on to his serve with a forehand up the line winner!

Oh Boy! Djokovic gets his first BREAK! And what a time to get back in the match. After an intense rally and three Deuces, Federer lobs one over the baseline with Djokovic at the net to grant him his first break of the match.

Djokovic, who registered a three set thriller win over Roger Federer in Miami, saw his level of play elevate from then on. A swashbuckling run in the European Claycourt season strengthened his chances at the French Open. But it was Federer who started his affair with history after the French Open triumph.

Djokovic pockets second game of the match, coming in the second set as he holds to 15 forcing Federer to commit faults.

COMFORTABLE! The tennis ace holds his serve with ease as he forces errors on Djokovic to make it 30-0. Novak then produces a sensational forehand winner down the line to which Fedex has no reply. The Swiss maestro thunders past the Serbian with an off forehand and clinches the set!

Finally! Djokovic gets himself enrolled on the scoreboard with an error by Federer. He holds to 30. Federer gave him another scare as he looked like blanking him with another break but Djokovic saves his grace with a couple of cross court winners at 30-30. Federer will now serve for the set.

Federer holds to love this time around. Foxes Djokovic with a drop shot in the corner of the court to hold his serve.

ANOTHR BREAK! WHATS HAPPENNING? Djokovic in trouble. Only divine intervention can help the Serbian. Two ACES at 15-0 and 30-15 take Fedex through. BRILLIANT! CLINICAL ARTISTRY!

Federer ensured his place at the very first page in the history books when he beat Andy Roddick in the finals to lift his sixth Wimbledon singles and 15th overall Grand Slam title, surpassing American Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam wins.

PHENOMENAL! A volley, a backhand across court and a couple of errors from Novak helps Fedex to hold his serve to love extremely comfortably.

FEDERER DRAWS FIRST BLOOD! AFTER 22 minutes of intense battle, Federer breaks.Grinding tussle at the very start of the match as the match goes on to Deuce and Federer gains break point thrice but the number 4 saves one with a volley and the other two with scintillating ACE. Djokovic gives the Swiss another two more break points when he sends a backhand long and then nets another. However, the number one does not miss the fifth break point as he catches the Serbian on the wrong foot with a cross court forhand.

Federer holds comfortably to his serve as Djokovic sends two backhands long at 30-15.

Hello and Welcome to the last day of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters here in Cincinnati.

This is the Grand Finale of the prestigious tournament and two gems of tennis, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, lock horns for the the glorious title.

Roger Federer is looking good for his third title here. He was the champion here in 2005 and 2007. He has won 17 of the 19 matches in the past four years here. He devastated defending champion and newly ranked world number two, Andy Murray in the semi finals on Saturday.

Serbian Novak Djokovic tamed Rafael Nadal in straight sets to send him packing by ending his campaign at Cincinnati. He is yet to drop a set this week. The number 4 has a 28-7 record on hard courts this season and has been in tremendous form throughout.

HEAD TO HEAD: Roger Federer 7-4 Novak Djokovic

Interestingly, on this day (August 23) in 1973 the first ATP Rankings were released.

Fedex is appearing in his 83rd ATP World Tour level final while Djokovic is in his 25th of his career. The winner takes $443,500 and 1000 South African Airways 2009 ATP Ranking points.

Stay glued with TENNISEARTH.COM for we are in for a gruelling yet exciting and entertaining session of tennis!