Djokovic Downs Federer To Win Long-sought Cincinnati Crown

Zeeshan Mehtab Published August 20, 2018 | 09:54 AM

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Cincinnati title and complete his collection of all nine trophies at the elite Masters 1000 level.

Cincinnati, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Aug, 2018 ) :Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Cincinnati title and complete his collection of all nine trophies at the elite Masters 1000 level.

The 31-year-old Serb, who had lost five prior finals in Cincinnati, improved his record over longtime rival Federer to 24-22, denied the iconic world number two a 99th career trophy.

Seven-time Cincinnati champion Federer lost for the first time in a final here and was also broken after holding serve at the event for 100 consecutive games.