Roger Federer's Amazing Run to First Masters Title! _ Hamburg 2002

Not squandering the chance. Here they are, Serb and Boli. Well, one of the most extraordinary hits I've seen this week. In fact, the most extraordinary, no doubt. He has got him. Well, the touch is certainly coming. It's worth another look. Because this was a winner, no question. Oh, what a luck. No, beautiful. Yes, he missed it. Curious with himself, but he did miss it. Oh, and he's done it brilliantly. What a glorious moment for Roger Federer. Sheer self-defence. Good Federer. A bit unlucky there. For Mohni. The second time he's been caught like that, Mohni. To be a surprise serve out to the forehand. And an ace completes the job. His fourth of the day. The first set for Federer after 38 minutes. Six games to four. Yeah, topspin, did it. Lovely shot, isn't it? Off, backhand return. This is something that's so difficult, and yet he makes it look ridiculously easy. Oh, what a beautiful return. Sight early, unerring accuracy. And after an eight-minute game, the first break in the second set. Well, Peter Lundgren's pretty happy because that sixth ace has produced match point. Oh, and it's all over. 6-4, 6-4. In an hour and 21 minutes. Just acknowledging the cheers of the crowd as, for the first time on clay, he moves into a Masters Series final. This quality for the entire match will enter a rare treat. Kick himself, Zappian. Oh, he's done it. And he's done it. Opening set to Federer. Six games to one in a bare 25 minutes. Oh, and it's in. A little smile on Federer's face, no wonder. Well, he's just having a golden day, Federer. A wry smile from Zappian, acknowledging it. Now, it's the first one he's made. Drop shots, that is. Just out. So, Federer takes a commanding two sets to lovely. He beats 6-1, 6-3. They've been playing for an hour and 11 minutes. Enjoy to watch this free hitting. But that backhand has... It's been the shot of the match, the backhand of Federer. No question. It's long. Just... But enough to give... Roger Federer. Two championship points. 13-14. So, Federer here, poised to capture his first ever Masters Series title. Well, we've just seen the maturing of a rare talent. Watched by his coach there, Peter Lindgren, who's overjoyed, as all those who support Roger Federer are. He has produced a sensational performance to beat Marat Zappian in straight sets. 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. Just over two hours it took him. Two hours and two minutes. For his first clay-court title of his career, and his first Masters Series title. A truly magnificent performance in every way. Well, that really makes up for all the disappointments that he's had here in the past. Two first-round losses and now the title is his. And I think this will be a little jog towards Peter Lindgren, the man who has been helping him. Here he is. Great picture there. All these players need somebody behind them to keep their heads straight and to help them to achieve what everybody knows is... Oh, that's nice. Mark Rosset and Amit Nair, Saffien's party, congratulate you two. Roger, great moment in his young career, this.