GREAT Federer gets to the Paris quarters in straight sets

Roger Federer starts in the best possible way his campaign in Paris.

The Swiss Legend started the event straight from the 3^rd round after he received the 1^st round bye and Milos Raonic was not able to compete in the 2^nd round.

The 3^rd round against Fognini

The world no.3 was opposed to Fabio Fognini that was in good form. The Swiss started the match in the best possible way with a double break that gave him a solid 4-1 lead. However, Roger squandered 2 opportunities to extend his advantage (to 5-1) and he dropped his serve in the 6^th game (4-2) to give a chance to the Italian to recover. A little drama unfolded at the end of the set when Roger was serving (5-4), but he faced 2 consecutive break points (15-40) before winning 4 consecutive points and the set (6-4).

The second set had a similar script. In fact, Federer conquered a break in the 5^th game (3-2), but he got shaky again when serving in the 8^th game when he was leading 4-3. Again, Roger was 15-40 down before winning 8 consecutive points and the match (6-4 6-3). The affair ended after just 73 minutes.

The quarters vs. Nishikori

Roger will face an inform Kei Nishikori in the quarters. The head to head is 6-2 for Roger, 3-0 on indoor courts.