Roger Federer sweeps past John Isner in Miami final for 101st title

Roger Federer defeated John Isner 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the ATP Miami Open [Courtesy]

Roger Federer lifted the 101st title of his remarkable career on Sunday in dominating style, beating ATP Miami Open defending champion John Isner 6-1, 6-4.

Federer, who has skipped the whole clay court season for the past two years, declared the triumph over the big-serving American in just 63 minutes was an ideal performance from which to launch a French Open bid.