Roger Federer defeats Alexander Zverev in Halle final, marker in lead-up to Wimbledon.

ROGER Federer has clinched a record ninth Halle Open title, crushing last year’s finalist Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-3 to lay down a marker in the lead-up to Wimbledon.

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. At 35, the Swiss player became the oldest winner of the grass court tournament.

“I played unbelievably well. I felt good and never let up,” Federer, who dropped just nine points on his serve, said.

“It was my best game this week. Nearly everything worked out for me.”

Federer, who skipped the claycourt season after winning the Miami Open in early April, claimed his fourth title of the year, matching Rafael Nadal’s tally, and he will be seeded ahead of his Spanish rival for Wimbledon, which starts in eight days…

Source: ATP: Roger Federer defeats Alexander Zverev in Halle final