Cincinnati Masters 2019: A look at Roger Federer's journey through the years

#4 Fourth title (2010)

Federer exults after his 4th Cincinnati title in 2010

Following a second-round retirement victory over Istomin and a third round walkover against Kohlschreiber, Federer beat Davydenko in the quarter-finals and Nadal's conqueror, Baghdatis in the semis en route to his fourth Cincinnati final.

The Swiss would drop his first set of the tournament in a tie-break against American Mardy Fish before regrouping to win 6-7(5), 7-6(1), 6-4 to level Mats Wilander's Open Era record of 4 Cincinnati titles.

It was the third time in four Cincinnati finals when the Swiss overcame an American opponent in the title match. The victory marked Federer's first title of the year (second of the season) after winning his 16th Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in the season.

It was the Swiss' 63rd career singles title and 16th in a Masters 1000 tournament.

Federer's first successful title defence in Cincinnati was the first at the tournament since Andre Agassi in 1996.

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#5 Fifth title (2012)

Federer lifts his 5th Cincinnati title in 2012

Federer broke a tie with Wilander by beating World No. 1 Djokovic 6-0, 7-6(7) in the final to win a record 5th Cincinnati title.

It marked the first time in the history of a Masters 1000 tournament when the winner did not lose serve or drop a set en route to the title as Federer beat Bogomolov, Tomic, Fish, Wawrinka and Djokovic, all in straight sets, en route to his 5th Cincinnati triumph.

Weeks after celebrating his 7th Wimbledon title and a 17th Grand Slam, Federer celebrated his 6th title of the year, 3rd Masters 1000 title of the year, 20th Masters 1000 title and 76th singles title of his career.

It was the first time in four years the Swiss won 3 Masters 1000 titles in the same season as Federer became the first player to triumph five times in Cincinnati,