Roger Federer has defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-3 to win the Gerry Weber Open for a record ninth time yesterday.
The Swiss player became the oldest winner of the grass-court tournament at At 35.
Playing
in his 140th career final, Federer saved the only break point he faced
and converted four of his eight opportunities to clinch his 92nd career
title in 53 minutes.
‘I
played unbelievably well. I felt good and never let up,’ said Federer,
who dropped just nine points on his serve. ‘It was my best game this
week. Nearly everything worked out for me.’
Federer, will be seeded ahead of his Spanish rival for Wimbledon, which starts in eight days.
The
18-time Grand Slam champion was surprised by German veteran Tommy Haas
on his return from the two-month break last week in Stuttgart but
brushed off any doubts over his form in Halle.
Against
the 20-year-old Zverev, who lost last year’s final to Florian Mayer,
Federer raced to a 4-0 lead before wrapping up the first set in 22
minutes.
Zverev
created his only break chance in the opening game of the second, but
ultimately was unable to show why he is regarded as one of the sport’s
brightest prospects.
‘You could have been a bit nicer and allowed me a couple more points,’ Zverev joked to his idol.
Federer had words of affection for Zverev, who won their semifinal in Halle last year.
‘He’s a very nice lad. I’m very happy for him, how he’s developed in the last years. The future belongs to him,’ Federer said.
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