Cincinnati Masters: Roger Federer denies Novak Djokovic history bid

    Updated 1953 GMT (0353 HKT) August 23, 2015

    Roger Federer faced off against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Cincinnati Masters Sunday.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    Roger Federer faced off against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Cincinnati Masters Sunday.
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    Federer started strongly in the afternoon heat and wore Djokovic down to to take the first set after a tie-break.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    Federer started strongly in the afternoon heat and wore Djokovic down to to take the first set after a tie-break.
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    Djokovic was aiming to complete the full set of Masters 1000 tournament victories, having never won in Cincinnati before.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    Djokovic was aiming to complete the full set of Masters 1000 tournament victories, having never won in Cincinnati before.
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    The world number one has won eight of nine Masters 1000 events on the ATP Tour.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    The world number one has won eight of nine Masters 1000 events on the ATP Tour.
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    But Federer is a formidable opponent and had twice beaten the Serb in a Cincinnati final.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    But Federer is a formidable opponent and had twice beaten the Serb in a Cincinnati final.
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    Federer broke Djokovic in the first game of the second set and held on to take the match 7-6 (7/1) 6-3.
    Photos: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Masters final
    Federer broke Djokovic in the first game of the second set and held on to take the match 7-6 (7/1) 6-3.