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Federer crushes Goffin for 10th Halle title

Published: 23 Jun 2019 - 03:40 pm | Last Updated: 12 Nov 2021 - 07:03 am
Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during the final against Belgium's David Goffin REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during the final against Belgium's David Goffin REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

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Halle Westfalen, Germany:  Roger Federer will head to Wimbledon in high spirits after waltzing past Belgium's David Goffin in straight sets to win a record-extending 10th title at the ATP event in Halle on Sunday. 

Federer, who hopes to challenge for a ninth Wimbledon crown and 21st career major next month, beat Goffin 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to secure his 102nd career singles title and remain unbeaten on grass this season.