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Federer wins Halle Open tennis title

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Last Updated : Jun 25 2017 | 6:57 PM IST

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer claimed his ninth title at the Halle Open after beating German Alexander Zverev, World No.12, in Sunday's final.

The World No.5 Swiss star won his fourth trophy this season with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over his 20-year-old German rival in 53 minutes, reports Efe.

The 35-year-old victor claimed the Halle Open title one week ahead of the Wimbledon tournament, the third Grand Slam of the season, which he has won seven times.

Wimbledon is to be held from July 3 to 16.

--IANS

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First Published: Jun 25 2017 | 6:48 PM IST

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