Roger Federer continued his long winning run with a 7-5 6-3 win against Andy Roddick in the Toronto Masters. World number one Federer has now won 23 matches in a row, the longest unbeaten streak since Pete Sampras won 24 straight matches in 1999.
When Federer broke Roddick in the first set it was the first time he had been broken in the tournament, and one break was also enough in the second set.
The result is a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Federer won in four sets.
Federer, who turns 23 next week, needed less than 90 minutes to collect his fourth straight title and eighth of the season - the most since Thomas Muster's 12 in 1995.
"Sometimes I get the feeling that people think this is normal," said the world number one.
"It's difficult to keep these streaks going. If I'd lost, a lot of streaks would have been broken.
"I'm glad to have won this match. I knew what was riding on it."
 |  You are starting to become very, very annoying |
And it was his seventh win in eight matches against world number two Roddick. He said: "I think, in the future, Andy and I will play many, many more matches and you (Roddick) will definitely get your share."
Roddick had won his previous seven finals on the hardcourts of America, but against Federer he could find no answers.
After a close first set, Federer keep the US Open champion under constant pressure, gaining the decisive break with a stinging crosscourt forehand to go up 5-3 before holding serve to take the title.
"I'd like to congratulate Roger but you are starting to become very, very annoying," Roddick joked during the post-match ceremonies.
"I kept telling myself it was bad luck that he aced to save on three straight break points.
"But things like that happen a lot when I play Roger, it's frustrating.
"I'm not sure how I lost to him - I guess it's back to the drawing board."
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