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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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adrianab

01/15/2013 | 11:58 AM

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The splendor and brilliant performance in first round, congrats, stay humble and faithfull of your style, calm and your composure. Good health and luck to next match.

mike66

01/15/2013 | 11:53 AM

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Easy win.Nice.Good luck in the next round Roger.

AHMAD-F

01/15/2013 | 11:45 AM

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wwwwwwwwwoooowww R♥O♥G♥E♥R GOOOOOD LUCK

Eli2010

01/15/2013 | 11:40 AM

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Congratulations my dear Roger for your wonderfull start!!!
All the best for your next match!!!!
Good luck!!! Good health!!! Great motivation!!!
Gooooo Ro!!!!! We are with you always!!!!!! Love for you and your lovely family!!!

pallavaramshoba

01/15/2013 | 11:31 AM

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Hi Rog,

Clinical performance in yr first match of the season! Well done. Feeling so happy to see you back in action! Even though we r all upset with yr decision to play limited tournaments-we , as yr loving fans respect yr decision & feel equally happy that u have decided so just to keep yourself more fitter & play as long as possible - which is a very GREAT NEWS for all of us! All the Very Best Dear! Expecting your No.18 at Melbourne! Love to u & ur lovely family! From yr GREAAAAAAAAATEST FAN

Teenz3

01/15/2013 | 10:40 AM

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Well done Roger, so happy you won todays match looking forward to your next one, . FEDEXPRESS is on his way!!! :-)

rogerfanatics

01/15/2013 | 10:22 AM

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Well done, champ! Good warm up! Xxx

Jonotheowl

01/15/2013 | 10:21 AM

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Good start to Aussie open, ur matches before the quarters will be quite easy.
But watch out for the resurgent Bernie, he's full of confidence after winning Sydney, and beating Djoker in the Hopman Cup

Stay sharp Rog

ReFed

01/15/2013 | 09:49 AM