ROGER Federer defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-4 6-3 to win his fourth Dubai Open title in "ve years.
It was the world number one's 41st consecutive victory stretching back to the beginning of the US Open in August. Youzhny, who upset defending champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-"nals, was seeking his second title in two weeks after winning in Rotterdam.
Federer, who won his seventh straight title, has now won all nine meetings against the Russian.
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