Top-ranked Roger Federer coasted to a 6-3, 6-3 win over Britain's Tim Henman on Sunday to capture his first Japan Open title.

Federer took control early, taking advantage of a double fault to break 10th-seeded Henman and go up 4-2 before closing out the first set with an ace.

``It's been a great year so far,'' said Federer. ``To come here for the first time and win this tournament is a great feeling. I hope to come back next year and defend the title.''

Federer, playing in his first tournament since winning last month's U.S. Open, broke Henman again to take a 2-1 lead in the second set and was never seriously challenged from then on.

Henman struggled with his serve and had six double faults.

Federer ground out a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3) quarter-final victory over Takao Suzuki on Friday, and credited his game against the Japanese wild card as key to Sunday's title win.

``I got lucky against Suzuki,'' said Federer. ``I could have lost that match easily but I came through and that gave me a boost.''

In the women's final, top-seed Marion Bartoli of France rallied to defeat Japan's Aiko Nakamura 2-6, 6-2, 6-2.

After a shaky start, Bartoli quickly recovered and cruised to a win over the Japanese wild card for her first Japan Open title.

``It's always nice to win when you are the top seed,'' said Bartoli. ``I had to play hard and stay focused after dropping the first set.''

Nakamura was playing in her first WTA final after defeating Chan
Yung-jan of Taiwan in the semifinals.