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Roger Federer moves into US Open 2nd round

Roger Federer will now face Frenchman Benoit Paire in the second round, with a 6-0 advantage for the former world number one.

Published: 29th August 2018 09:59 AM  |   Last Updated: 29th August 2018 09:59 AM   |  A+A A-

Roger Federer (Photo | File/AP)

By IANS

NEW YORK: Second seed Roger Federer started his US Open appearance with an overwhelming 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka to enter the second round.

Federer, 37, winner of five consecutive US Open, will have as next opponent Frenchman Benoit Paire, who defeated Austrian Dennis Novak 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-5 and 7-6 (5), reports Efe news agency.

The duel between Federer and Paire will be their seventh as professionals, with a 6-0 advantage for the former world number one.

 

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