Federer sees off weary Nadal

Roger Federer won his first title of 2009 after stunning world number one and clay court king Rafael Nadal in front of his own fans in the final of the Madrid Masters today.

Swiss ace Federer, who going into the match had 57 career titles to his name but was without a tournament success since winning on home soil in Basle last October, took the victory 6-4 6-4 in one hour and 26 minutes.