Zverev, ranked eighth, won 6-3 6-4 at the
Rogers Cup to claim his second Masters 1000 title and extend his winning run to
10 matches.
Federer, 36, lost for just the third time in
38 matches this year.
The Swiss can still take the number one
ranking if results go his way at the Cincinnati Open this week.
Either Federer or Rafael Nadal will replace
Andy Murray at the top of the standings on 21 August.
Zverev gave further evidence that he is a
contender for the biggest titles as he became only the second active player
after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win two Masters titles, outside the 'Big Four' of
Federer, Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Murray.
The German has drawn level with Federer on a
Tour-leading five titles in 2017, following up last week's victory in
Washington.
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