London, Aug 23 (ANI): Ending his long title drought, Roger Federer beat Mardy Fish 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in Cincinnati, recording his first ATP Tour title success in seven months.

Just before the US Open, Federer winning the 17th Masters title will give him a boost ahead of the start of the year’s last Grand Slam.

Federer secured the only break in the deciding set to clinch a 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 triumph in two hours and 40 minutes, The Telegraph reports.

The former World No.1 held four break points in the first set, including one set point, but was unable to execute and he paid the price as Fish upped his game to clinch the tiebreak.

The second set followed a similar pattern of service dominance with both players struggling to gain any fluency on their returns.

Federer showed his opponent no mercy in the third set by serving it out with ease to claim his fourth title in Cincinnati.

“It was a perfect match for both of us, but only one can win it,” Federer said the victory. (ANI)