Lille: Roger Federer gave Switzerland and himself a first Davis Cup title yesterday in Lille, pounding Richard Gasquet of France in straight sets to ensure the winning point.


Roger Federer exults after beating Richard Gasquet to win the Davis Cup in Lille yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Federer romped to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win to hand the Swiss an unbeatable 3-1 lead after Stan Wawrinka had won the opening singles of the match and the world number two and four had teamed up to win the doubles on Saturday.