Cincinnati Masters: Roger Federer is back in top-of-the-world form.
Federer played up to his No. 1 ranking, beating Novak Djokovic 6-1, 7-5 in the final yesterday in Mason, Ohio, and giving him momentum as he heads into the U.S. Open, a tournament he has won each of the last five years.
Federer's goal in Cincinnati was to work off the rust from a brief layoff during his stellar season. He won his first French Open title and an epic Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick for his record 15th Grand Slam title, then took time off to become the father of twin daughters.
He dominated early against Djokovic, who had not lost a set all week.
Rogers Cup: Elena Dementieva defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3 in the final yesterday in Toronto.
Dementieva, seeded fourth, broke Sharapova four times in a sloppy first set and cruised the rest of the way. It was the third win of the season for Dementieva, and her first since winning back-to-back titles in New Zealand and Australia in January.
Playing in her first final in more than a year, Sharapova struggled with her serve, committing 10 double faults in the match, including nine in the first set.
It's the second straight year that a Russian has won the Rogers Cup title, after Dinara Safina captured last year's championship in Montreal.
Dementieva earned $350,000 for the victory, while Sharapova earned $175,000.
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