Roger Federer vs. David Ferrer

Roger Federer and David Ferrer are the last two players standing after an entertaining installment of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 event.  These two just faced off in Toronto and put on a close and intense match.  I think the championship match in Cincinnati will offer more of the same.  Roger Federer did not win his semifinal match until 11:40 PM (I know because I was there!).  That may be a factor, but Federer has never lost to David Ferrer so I think he enters the final as the clear favorite despite having a short turn around from his semifinal match.  I think Ferrer will give Roger’s backhand a work out, but in the end I expect Roger Federer to claim his first Masters 1000 shield of 2014.  Roger has been runner-up at 3 Masters 1000 events in 2014 and is quite frankly due to take home the big trophy this week.

Prediction: Roger Federer d. David Ferrer 6-3, 7-6