Outstanding Federer wins a great opener in Rome

The Maestro had enough of it! Roger wants to get back to his best tennis to show once again he is still the real deal.

The Swiss was super focused to trash Potito Starace 6-1 6-2 in just 50 minutes. Roger didn’t drop a service game to break the Italian 4 times. Eventually Fededer won 58 points vs. Starece’s 29.

From Roger

“It was a great first round, particularly against a local hero here.I came out and was able to play my game and dictate at almost every point. That was a nice feeling to have. It was a very clean match, it was good from start to finish. I felt good, I moved well. Overall a great performance. I hope I can keep it up.” said the Maestro.

 

Next vs round

Roge will play next either against Simon (6-3 2-6 6-4 on Volandri) or Youzhny (6-4 6-3 on Haas)

2013 ATP Rome - Draw