WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- American Andy Roddick beat Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-4 to win his first title of the year in just 70 minutes at the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday.

    This was also Roddick's 21st career title when the ninth seed hammered down 17 aces and dictated play from the start.

    "I'm so happy I turned it round here in Cincinnati this week," Roddick was quoted as saying.

    In a repeat of the 2003 U.S. Open final, which Roddick won, the American served superbly throughout and never allowed Ferrero a chance to get a foothold in the match.

    The victory will lift Roddick back into the top 10 of the world rankings.

    Ferrero, despite the defeat, will move back inside the world's top 20. Enditem

Andy Roddick of the United States hits a shot to Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain during the final of the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio, August 20, 2006.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Andy Roddick of the United States kisses the court in celebration of his win over Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain in the final of the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio, August 20, 2006.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

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