Stockholm:
Roger Federer defeated Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Stockholm Open, his 64th career title which pulled him level with Pete Sampras to fourth on the all-time title list.
The Swiss world number two completed a dream week in the capital as he played the small event for only the second time in a decade.
"Ten years ago I came here with no expectations and now I'm back as the favourite,' said Federer, 52-12 on the season.
"Anything but a win would be disappointing. I played a great event, it was a tough final. Florian played well a terrific final. I'm very happy to win."
Federer's trophy was his third of 2010 after the Australian Open and Cincinnati prior to the US Open.
He lost the final a week ago to Andy Murray in Shanghai. He has has now won 36 consecutive matches against Germans since losing to Nicolas Kiefer in 2002.
He and Sampras trail John McEnroe (77 titles), Ivan Lendl (94) and leader Jimmy Connors (109).
Federer's 63-minute afternoon went generally smoothly, save a losing his early break as his German opponent got it back in the seventh game, only to lose again a game later from a backhand error.
The Swiss wrapped up the opener in 34 minutes, then went to work to secure the victory.
A break in the sixth game for 4-2 was enough, with the top seed putting a forehand long on the first of three match points but completing the win on his second with a service winner.
"Roger really deserved to win," said the 47th-ranked Mayer, without a title from three career finals.
"I hope you get back to number one as soon as possible."
Federer will now take a break before his home event in Basel from November 1. "I played a great event," said the Swiss as he won a third title from seven 2010 finals over 15 events.
"The quarter, semis and this final were dangerous. I came here after five matches in Shanghai so I'm pleased to have backed that up. I felt really at home and I think that showed on the court.