The Swede dominated the match from the outset with strong baseline play, winning almost any rally that ventured beyond the 15-stroke mark.
Roddick was unable to find winners throughout both sets, forced to play majority of points from the back of the court thanks to Soderling's impressive groundstroke play.
Soderling completed in just over 90 minutes, blasting more aces than Roddick, 16 to 12.
The most telling statistic from the match was the percentage of first serves won, with Soderling ahead 90 to 75%. The result was much of the Swede's service games ending quickly, while Roddick constantly found himself pushed to Deuce in almost all of his.
"He served too well today," said Roddick after accepting his trophy. In reference to his normally dominant service game he added, "I'm normally on that side of it."
Roddick acknowledged the discomfort the rain had brought to some of the crowd. "I'll buy umbrella's for you all next year," he joked.
At 4 each and 15-all in the second set, rain began to sweep in through the Pat Rafter Arena. Despite the roof over the court, the open sides led to rain sweeping through and reaching the playing area.
A complaint was soon made by both players about moisture appearing on the court and both took to their seats courtside.
After a delay including a lengthy discussion between Roddick and the umpire about the court conditions, play resumed as it left, with Soderling keeping the American on the back foot, soon finding the break to move ahead 6-5 and eventually close the match out.
Soderling put an ace down the middle to end the game and move himself up to number four in the world rankings ahead of Andy Murray. It will be the final point for both men before attending this year's first Grand Slam in Melbourne.
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