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In round 2 with ease

15.01.2013 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger opened his 2013 Australian Open quest with a straight-sets win against Benoît Paire today.

"I'm happy, he's a good player, good talent and I have not played a match this season yet so I wasn't sure and that's why you're relieved when you're through the first one," Roger said.

It was Roger's first match on the Tour since the ATP World Tour finals in London in November, and he showed no real signs of rustiness, breaking the Frenchman six times and serving solidly himself to secure a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win.

Competing in his 53rd straight Grand Slam, Roger is bidding to become only the second player after Australia's Roy Emerson (six titles from 1961-1967) to win five Australian Open titles. Our champ could regain the number one spot should he win this year's Australian Open while Novak Djokovic would drop out before the semi-finals.

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patarin

01/17/2013 | 04:47 AM

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great start
keep going
@^.^@

Casperpod

01/17/2013 | 01:40 AM

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Watched your brilliance courtside in the 1st round, Roger. Anticipating a great 2nd round, tonight. Hope it's cooled down for you by then. You'll be a joy to watch AS ALWAYS, Roger!

shadows-and-dust

01/16/2013 | 11:38 PM

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****ROGERFANATICS****

Hey !!! Great minds think alike !!! Roger has so many people routing for him😊😊
You are right, he is the best! Now and forever

Cliodhna

01/16/2013 | 11:20 PM

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Best of Luck for continued success in the Australian Open Roger!

Great match in round one :D
Love You!!!

Cliodhna xxxxxx

rogerfanatics

01/16/2013 | 10:55 PM

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***shadows and dust***
That's so nice! I also just watched the 1/4 final from 2010 against davydenko. I only hope Roger will play like hè did from the score 3-2 in the second set! If hè does that, there is no stopping him! Lets also hope davydenko is a bit worn out from last week.... I hope for a nice match but preferably an easy win, so straight sets. Go Rog!!you can do it! I love you. You are the best, now and forever.

shadows-and-dust

01/16/2013 | 09:51 PM

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Hello. Roger,
Just watched your match against. Davydenko, 2010. AO Melbourne !

Unbelievable !!! The fire in you, the determination, pure brilliance !!!!!

If you play him tomorrow like you played him in 2010 there's no stopping you!!!
I wait in anticipation for the early hours of the morning here, to watch your genius in action😊😊😊😊

Davydenko is a strong opponent but I'm sure it will be a win win situation for you.
God bless you. king of the court
Rx

federerworshipper

01/16/2013 | 07:36 PM

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Good Show Roger and an enjoyable 1st round. Congrats. & Thank you. Hope you'll breeze past Davy this time, he's a good player and fighter, but one never knows, DO ONE :) Have a good match Greatest & most loveable Champion. I'll be sitting up watching at 3:AM my time, who needs ZZZZZZZZZ's when I can catch the exciting RF, on my screen that is.
luv u
Grace.

CJM

01/16/2013 | 07:31 PM