title last night and gained sweet revenge for a loss in 1991 with a rapid-fire execution of Canada's Gary Waite in the final.

Ranked number four in the world and seeded first at this tournament, Martin required little more than half an hour to put paid to any hopes second-seeded Waite had of retaining his title with a 15-12 15-5 15-10 triumph.

Whereas Waite had come in fresh the previous time the two met in the final, this time it was Martin who possessed more spring in his step. He continually bounced his more youthful opponent around the court, showing why he is considered one of the finest touch players on the world circuit.

"I think that's the easiest tournament I've been through,'' said Martin, who had only played one full match before last night because of injuries to two previous opponents. "Gary had a hard week while I had the easiest run through the tournament.

"But I'm not complaining, I'll take the win...they (fellow players) wouldn't show much pity on me if roles were reversed.

"I'm happy to win anything...at my age any title is welcome.'' The first game saw the 30-year-old Martin quickly run out to a 6-0 advantage using an array of well concealed drop shots and boasts.

However, Waite showed his resourcefulness to draw even at 7-7 and later take a 11-10 lead. But Martin responded, going ahead 14-12 on the strength of a fine put away into the back court and won the match with an unreturnable low smash.

While Waite could draw solace in being able to come back in the opening game, he was unable to produce any such heroics in the second.

Sensing his opponent's confidence level increasing, Martin stepped his game up a gear and simply blew the despairing Waite away, scoring six consecutive points to take the game and go up 2-0.

There were five lead changes in the third game, but once again Martin proved too strong in the latter stages. Fittingly he lofted the championship with a delicate boast that careened off three walls, leaving Waite waving at air.

Waite later conceded that he was a bit worn out entering the match. Still he paid tribute to the fine performance by Martin.

"I was sluggish out there and he really played well,'' said Waite. "Brett's hard to play even when you're at your best. He was great tonight.'' While Waite returns to his native Canada, Martin will take a few days to enjoy the Island before flying to Wales for another tournament.

Bermuda national coach and professional Julian Rose spoke volumes of this year's tournament and the quality of play revealed.

"We had a lot of new faces and they all performed very well,'' Rose said.

"This tournament produced some of the best games ever seen on the Island, especially the one earlier in the week involving Adam Schreiber and Simon Frenz.

"Gradually the tournament is getting stronger and it's great to have a lot of the younger players come and help things progress.

"It's also fortunate that we've been able to see Brett at his best. No one was going to beat him today.'' BRETT MARTIN -- Took barely 30 minutes to clinch his third Open title in four years.