Monday, November 8, 2010

Federer Wins Again, Italy Wins Fed Cup

Roger Federer wins in hometown tournament in Basel, Switzerland by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 for his 65th career title and 4th of 2010.  Federer is really on tear since Wimbledon:  Toronto final, Cincinatti title, US Open semis, Shanghai final, Stockholm title, and Base title.

David Ferrer continues his steady play by winning his hometown tournament in Valencia, Spain.  The Spanish no. 2 defeated compatriot and lucky loser Marcel Granollers 7-5, 6-3 for his 9th career title and second this year.  He will most likely make the World Tour Finals in London.


On the women's side, the final tournament of the year, the Tourament of Champions in Bali was won by Ana Ivanovic (remember her?).  She defeated Russian Alisa Kleybanova 6-2, 7-6(5) for her 10th career title and second of 2010.  It seems she has regained some of her form and is now back in the top 20.

And finally, the Fed Cup has finished with Italy defending its title by defeated the United States 3-1.  Flavia Pennetta defeated Coco Vandeweghe in the clinching rubber 6-1, 6-2.

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