Roger Federer marks his return to Melbourne Park with a clinical straight-sets win over American journeyman Steve Johnson.
The domination of the 'big three' in men's tennis may take some stopping at this year's Australian Open, as Roger Federer showed his class with a comfortable first-round win on Rod Laver Arena.
Federer was satisfied to open his account in Melbourne with a straight-sets result, crediting a hassle-free build-up for his stylish performance."Almost [every] off-season I have never had a setback and that sets me up nicely for the season. Regardless of how it goes here, you know you have that [training] block in you.
Federer has 20 major singles titles in his keeping, the most wins by a male player, but a Nadal tournament victory in Melbourne will see the Spaniard draw level with his long-time rival.
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