AFP, Montreal :
Alexander Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season on Sunday and announce himself as a dangerman for the US Open.
The 20-year-old German used his booming serve to overpower Federer 6-3, 6-4 as the Swiss superstar never got a chance to get into the match.
Zverev avenged a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Federer in the Halle final in June — his only loss in a final this season.
He is now tied with Federer for the most titles this season at five.
Zverev blasted six aces and won 80 percent of first serve points as he needed just 68 minutes to dominate the 19-time Grand Slam winner and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.
Alexander Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season on Sunday and announce himself as a dangerman for the US Open.
The 20-year-old German used his booming serve to overpower Federer 6-3, 6-4 as the Swiss superstar never got a chance to get into the match.
Zverev avenged a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Federer in the Halle final in June — his only loss in a final this season.
He is now tied with Federer for the most titles this season at five.
Zverev blasted six aces and won 80 percent of first serve points as he needed just 68 minutes to dominate the 19-time Grand Slam winner and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.
