Roger Federer returned to championship status at his home Swiss Indoors on Sunday, beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 to avenge a finals loss a year ago against the Serb.
The fourth Basle trophy marked the 65th of a brilliant career for the world number two and moves him into fourth on the all-time list of title winners.
The 29-year-old pulled level on 64 with Pete Sampras with a third trophy this season in Stockholm last month.
“It is even more special to win again at home,” said Federer. “I had a super week and a tough final to play. It’s always tough to play Novak.
