Beijing Olympic Games

Updated: 2007-10-07 From: Xinhuanet

TOKYO, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — Top seed David Ferrer of Spain disposed of Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-1 and 6-2 to win the Japan Open tennis title here on Sunday.

The Spaniard, a late replacement for Roger Federer who pulled out, dominated the match and needed just 52 minutes to wrap up his fifth career title.

Ferrer won the first set in 21 minutes, and the third seed fared little better in the second set as Ferrer broke for 2-0 and never looked like losing his grip on the match.

The Spaniard clinched his third title of the year on his first match point, forcing Gasquet’s into a wild backhand.