The Swiss Maestro Roger Federer did not disappoint his home fans as he earned a comprehensive 6-1 6-3 victory over the Japanese No. 1 Nishikori to defend his title here in Basel. With this victory Federer took his titles tally to 68 and claimed his fifth title here in Basel. Nishikori tried to make a comeback in the second-set, but just could not come with something special at the crucial junctures and lost this battle in straight sets.
