Alexander Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season and announce himself as an emerging star for the US Open
German Alexander Zverev (right) and Swiss Roger Federer pose with their trophies after the Rogers Cup final on Sunday. Pic/PTI
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Alexander Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season and announce himself as an emerging star for the US Open.
Zverev, 20, used his booming serve to overpower Federer 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday as the Swiss superstar never got a chance to get into the match. "I tried to be aggressive as I can," said Zverev. "If Roger starts being aggressive with his forehand and backhand then it is not going to be an easy day for me."
Revenge for Zverev
Zverev avenged a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Federer in the Halle final in June — his only loss in a final this season. He is now tied with Federer for the most titles this season at five. "It's a wonderful achievement for him," Federer said of Zverev. "I wish him the best for the coming months and hope he can finish the season very strong. I'm just really happy for him, to see that he's taking everything not just to the next level, but the two next levels."
Federer out of Cincinnati
Rafael Nadal was assured a return to World No.1 for the first time since July of 2014, after Roger Federer withdrew from this week's ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament. Third-ranked Federer said he injured his back in Montreal, where he lost in the final to Germany's Alexander Zverev.
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