CINCINATTI: A weekend title defeat in Canada did not dent the growing hopes of resurgent Roger Federer as the world number three keeps to a steady pace in his buildup for the US Open starting in a fortnight.

The Swiss, who turned 33 last week, said that his 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) weekend finals loss in Toronto to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was a disappointment but also a huge chance to gather more information on the current state of his improving game, which is bolstered by a fearsome new racquet.

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