World number one Roger Federer capped another breathtaking season with his fourth Tennis Masters Cup title in five years after making brief work of the sixth-ranked Spaniard David Ferrer in straight sets on Sunday.
Playing before a capacity crowd at the noisy Qizhong Tennis Stadium and under the backdrop of the sound of Swiss cow bells and Spanish trumpet, a staid Federer improved his unbeaten record against Ferrer to 8-0 lifetime.
"He (Federer) played better than me and I think he is the best of the history. His serve, volley and slice got me a hard time, it is difficult to play against him," said the 25-year-old Ferrer, who also enjoyed the best season ever in career.
Switzerland's Roger Federer holds up his trophy after beating David Ferrer of Spain in the final of 2007 ATP Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, east China, November 18, 2007. Federer beat Ferrer 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. (Xinhua Photo) "But I feel happy about the week because I am playing a very, very good level, and plus my first Masters Cup final in Shanghai. I am also happy that my family is staying with me here."
The Masters Cup stalwart, having already won the finale in 2003, 2004 and 2006, destroyed debutant Ferrer 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in only one hour and 37 minutes.
Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball during the match against David Ferrer of Spain in the final of 2007 ATP Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 18, 2007. Federer beat Ferrer 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. The in-form Ferrer never really tested Federer, who seemed to be in a class of his own, needing only 62 minutes to wrap up the first two sets.
Three break points in the first game of the third was the hardest moment for the Swiss, who later fended off all of them. After that, Federer never looked back and sealed the victory with a forehand.
David Ferrer of Spain reacts during the match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in the final of 2007 ATP Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 18, 2007. Ferrer lost the match 2-6, 3-6, 2-6. (Xinhua Photo) The winning final earned Federer 650 ranking points and 1.2 million U.S. dollars as prize, making him the first player in history to win more than 10 million in a season. Federer was also awarded a new Mercedes CLS 500.
Federer has enjoyed another best season, ending his fourth consecutive year as the No. 1 player in the world and reeling in seven titles in 2007. Among those titles are three of the four Grand Slam trophies, only the Roland Garros crown missing.
Sampras finished year-ending No. 1 a record six consecutive times.
Source: Xinhua
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