Federer Whips Starstruck Nishikori To Clinch Swiss Title
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November 8, 2011, Tuesday
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ROGER Federer demolished starstruck Kei Nishikori in the final of his home town tournament to win the Swiss Indoors title in Basel for the fifth time in six years.
Federer, appearing in his 98th ATP final of which he has won 68, triumphed 6-1, 6-3 against the 21-year-old Japanese wildcard, who was playing the record 16-time grand slam champion for the first time. Nishikori took only six points off Federer's serve and had to wait until the last game before managing a break point.
"It was a dream come true. He has always been my idol. It was a great experience for me. I am looking forward to playing against him again," Nishikori, who trained with Federer five years ago, said.
"I was very excited to be playing Roger here in a final and I started a little bit nervous. I only started to play well in the final few points.
Federer, 30, was playing his first tournament since the US Open.
"I'm at a different point in my career to the younger guys, I have to focus on what's better for my body, my mind, ay family and I think it was the right decision.
"Next season will be packed with the Olympics, there will be a lot of tennis so I have to be prepared."
Federer, appearing in his 98th ATP final of which he has won 68, triumphed 6-1, 6-3 against the 21-year-old Japanese wildcard, who was playing the record 16-time grand slam champion for the first time. Nishikori took only six points off Federer's serve and had to wait until the last game before managing a break point.
"It was a dream come true. He has always been my idol. It was a great experience for me. I am looking forward to playing against him again," Nishikori, who trained with Federer five years ago, said.
"I was very excited to be playing Roger here in a final and I started a little bit nervous. I only started to play well in the final few points.
Federer, 30, was playing his first tournament since the US Open.
"I'm at a different point in my career to the younger guys, I have to focus on what's better for my body, my mind, ay family and I think it was the right decision.
"Next season will be packed with the Olympics, there will be a lot of tennis so I have to be prepared."
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