Federer Chalks Up 50th Tourney Win

Swiss ace is the ninth player to hit benchmark since '68

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 20, 2007 12:49 AM CDT

(Newser) – Top-ranked tennis ace Roger Federer yesterday won his 50th tournament, becoming the fifth-youngest player to do so and the ninth since 1968. He beat James Blake 6-1, 6-4 at the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters in Ohio yesterday. The match is a prelude to this summer's US Open, which Federer is poised to dominate for the fourth consecutive year.

Federer , 26, has now posted 35 consecutive defeats of American players. Yesterday's match was routine for the superstar. After breaking Blake's serve early, Federer dominated with a solid first-serve that kept the American on his heels. When asked about his achievement, the reserved master admitted the had reached "a very special number."

Southern Financial Group Masters tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Mason, Ohio. It was the 50th career title for Federer. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) (Associated Press)

Southern Financial Group Masters tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Mason, Ohio. Federer won his 50th career title, 6-1, 6-4. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) (Associated Press)

Southern Financial Group Masters tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Mason, Ohio. It was the 50th career title for Federer. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) (Associated Press)

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