Top-ranked Roger Federer has won a record fifth Cincinnati title, dominating second-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (7) for the Western & Southern Open championship.
It was the first time in the tournament's history that the top two in the world played for the title. Right from the start Sunday, it was no match.
The Swiss star won the first set in only 20 minutes, allowing Djokovic to win just 10 points. The Serb never recovered, snapping his streak of 15 straight victories on hard courts.
Federer improved to 5-0 in Cincinnati finals and tied Rafael Nadal for the most Masters titles with 21. Nadal dropped out of the tournament with a sore knee that has sidelined him indefinitely.
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Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Tennis fans cheer for Roger Federer of Switzerland during his championship match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Roger Federer of Switzerland in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Roger Federer of Switzerland in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Roger Federer of Switzerland in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts to his play against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland holds up the championship trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their championship match at the men's Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio August 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
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