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Federer outguns Henman in Tokyo Federer outguns Henman in Tokyo
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Roger Federer's stranglehold over Tim Henman continued as he strolled to a 6-3 6-3 victory to capture the Japan Open title in Tokyo.Roger Federer's stranglehold over Tim Henman continued as he strolled to a 6-3 6-3 victory to capture the Japan Open title in Tokyo.
The Swiss world number one racked up a sixth straight win over Britain's number two in 67 minutes to clinch a ninth title in 2006.The Swiss world number one racked up a sixth straight win over Britain's number two in 67 minutes to clinch a ninth title in 2006.
Federer moved to seven wins in 13 matches against the 32-year-old Henman.Federer moved to seven wins in 13 matches against the 32-year-old Henman.
"I was surprised because I had jet-lag. To always keep winning is a very difficult thing to do," said Federer."I was surprised because I had jet-lag. To always keep winning is a very difficult thing to do," said Federer.
"To come here right away and win the tournament is fantastic.""To come here right away and win the tournament is fantastic."
Competing against arguably the greatest player of all time is the ultimate test and so it's one that I still enjoy Tim Henman
Henman gifted Federer his first break with three straight double faults in the sixth game and the top seed closed out the first set with his fifth ace.Henman gifted Federer his first break with three straight double faults in the sixth game and the top seed closed out the first set with his fifth ace.
Playing for the first time in Japan, and his first tournament since winning last month's US Open, Federer broke again to edge ahead 2-1 in the second set and never let Henman back in the match as he stormed to his 42nd career title.Playing for the first time in Japan, and his first tournament since winning last month's US Open, Federer broke again to edge ahead 2-1 in the second set and never let Henman back in the match as he stormed to his 42nd career title.
"Roger was too strong for me today and he's a phenomenal player - there's very few that can live with him on any surface other than clay at the moment," said Henman.
"It's difficult to hurt him as he's got so many strengths and so few weaknesses and, the scary thing is, he's still improving.
"So it's tough to compete with him, especially in the latter stages of tournaments when he's had a chance to build up his confidence, but that's what we've all got to try to do.
"It's a formidable challenge - but competing against arguably the greatest player of all time is the ultimate test and so it's one that I still enjoy.
"Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go the whole way but there are plenty of positives for me to take from the trip as I feel I've showed on the match court what I've been feeling in practice for a while now."
Federer improved his record in finals to 42 wins in 55 appearances, while the nine-time Grand Slam singles champion boosted his win-loss ratio for the year to 77-5.Federer improved his record in finals to 42 wins in 55 appearances, while the nine-time Grand Slam singles champion boosted his win-loss ratio for the year to 77-5.
Henman was playing in his first final since losing to Federer at Indian Wells in 2004 but never seriously threatened to cause an upset.Henman was playing in his first final since losing to Federer at Indian Wells in 2004 but never seriously threatened to cause an upset.
Former British number one Henman won the last of his 11 career titles at the Paris Masters in 2003.Former British number one Henman won the last of his 11 career titles at the Paris Masters in 2003.