( CNN ) -- Roger Federer tuned up in perfect style ahead of Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Alejandro Falla to claim his seventh title at Halle . The 17-time major champion from Switzerland edged a tight encounter with his Colombian opponent 7-6 ( 2 ) 7-6 ( 3 ) to win on the grass in Germany . Federer 's seventh title means only at Wimbledon has he had as much success , though he 'll be hoping to bag an eighth crown in London later this month . The pair swapped a break each in the opening set before Federer pulled clear in the tiebreak , the second set following a similar pattern . `` It is great to have won seven times here , '' Federer the ATP Tour 's official website . `` It is very special and I hope to come back here next year , where it is a [ ATP World Tour ] 500-series event . `` I really enjoy winning titles . It is what I play for , to play and receive a standing ovation at the end . I am very pleased with my performance . `` I work hard and travel the tour to win these titles and not lose in the quarters or semifinals . With all the success I have had in the past , I need to aim for titles . I think I deserved the title this week . '' Federer 's record at Halle now reads 45 wins and just five defeats . The 32-year-old has also taken his tally of Tour wins to 79 . `` In the past , when I have played well at Halle I have usually played well at Wimbledon , '' added Federer . `` They have been two of my most successful tournaments , so I hope that this title will bring me luck again . `` Last year it did n't work out , but it did many times before . So I hope it will be back to the good old days . '' It meant Falla missed the chance to become the first Colombian to win an ATP Tour title since Mauricio Hadad in 1995 . `` It 's always tough losing a match , especially a final , '' said Falla . `` I wanted to win the title so badly . But when you play Roger in a final , it is always tough . It was a close match . `` I tried my best and fought for every point . I am happy with the way I played today and the tournament overall . I enjoy playing on the grass . `` This tournament gave me a lot of confidence , having won some tough matches . '' At Queen 's , Grigor Dimitrov -- known as 'Baby Federer ' -- claimed his first grass court crown after defeating Spain 's Feliciano Lopez in the final at Queen 's club . Theirs was also a tight affair , the Bulgarian being forced to save a match point before eventually prevailing 6-7 ( 8 ) 7-6 ( 1 ) 7-6 ( 6 ) . Dimitrov , the boyfriend of French Open champion Maria Sharapova , held his nerve as the deciding set also went to a tiebreak , prevailing in a little over two-and-a-half hours . `` ( Grigor ) never gives up , as he showed today , '' Lopez told the ATP Tour 's official website . `` I think when you face players like Grigor , you know that even playing the way I played today there is a chance to lose because he 's a great player . `` It 's tough to lose when you play such a great match . Overall it was a great week for me . It has been a great preparation for Wimbledon , and hopefully in Eastbourne , next week , I can do well again . `` It 's true that I 'm feeling great . I 'm playing good and hopefully I can continue playing like this for the next two or three weeks . ''
Roger Federer wins his seventh title on grass at Halle in Germany . Swiss enjoys a straight sets 7 - 6 7 - 6 win over Colombian Alejandro Falla . The 17-time grand slam champion now has eight singles titles to his name . Grigor Novak beats Marc Lopez to claim the Queen 's title .