DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Roger Federer won a record sixth Dubai Championships — and 78th career title — by beating Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the final on Saturday.
Federer, who maintains a home in Dubai, delighted a packed stadium of fans who seemed biased for the Swiss in back-to-back wins over Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and Berdych.
In the first set, the fourth-seeded Federer's forehand looked shaky and he appeared a step slow.
In the second set, there was another early exchange of breaks. From 4-4, Federer won the final eight points of the set to even the set score.
In the second set, there was another early exchange of breaks. From 4-4, Federer won the final eight points of the set to even the set score.
Finally, Berdych was able to save two Federer match points on his own serve in the eighth game. But the Czech couldn't stop Federer from serving out. On Federer's third match point at 40-15 in the ninth game, Berdych netted a backhand return.
Comment; It's incredible!! Federer is 33 years old and still on the top of his fisical form. In this tournament he won against Djokovic a player that is at the 2nd place of the world ranking. I admire Federer for what he is doing and winning.
He is a great person and also a great player, both things together makes him so much tournaments.
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