Basel: Roger Federer defeated long-time rival Rafael Nadal 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to win his seventh title at the Swiss Indoors as he played the home final for a record tenth consecutive year.


Switzerland's Roger Federer raises his trophy as he celebrates his victory against Spain's Rafael Nadal after their final match at the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament. Pic/AFP 

Federer and Nadal last met in an Australian Open semi-final nearly two years ago and played their last final in Rome in 2013, both of which Nadal won. The 34-year-old Swiss, World No 2 behind Novak Djokovic, claimed the 88th title of his career.