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Federer takes third straight Basel title
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World number two Roger Federer beat second-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Swiss Indoor Tennis Open on Sunday for his third straight title on home soil.

The top-seeded Federer's serve was dominant. He hit eight aces and conceded just seven points on his serve all match.

The 27-year-old Swiss broke to lead 4-2 in the first set and again in the third game of the second set.

(Xinhua News Agency October 27, 2008)

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