Federer shocked by new young star

ALEXANDER Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season and announce himself as an emerging star for the US Open.

The 20-year-old German used his booming serve to overpower Federer 6-3 6-4 on Sunday as the Swiss superstar never got a chance to get into the match.

“I tried to be as aggressive as I can,” Zverev said. “If Roger starts being aggressive with his forehand and backhand, then it is not going to be an easy day for me.”

Zverev avenged a 6-1 6-3 loss to Federer in the Halle final in June – his only loss in a final this season.

He is now tied with Federer for the most titles this season at five.

“It’s a wonderful achievement for him,” Federer said of Zverev.

“I wish him the best for the coming months and hope he can finish the season very strong.”

Zverev blasted six aces and won 80% of first serve points as he needed just 68 minutes to dominate the 19-time grand slam winner and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.

Zverev hammered away at the 36year-old Federer with excellent court coverage keeping him off balance throughout the 30-minute opening set.

He closed out the set with a serve to the backhand that an out-of-sorts Federer dumped into the ground.

Zverev capped his victory on the first match point when Federer hit a forehand long.

Federer suffered just his third loss of the season and had his longest win match streak in five years snapped at 16.

Federer, who dropped to 5-1 in finals this year, is undergoing a resurgence this season after it appeared to many he might be slowing down.