Australian Open 2020: Federer in fine form in first-round win

Dejan Kalinic at Melbourne Park
January 20, 2020 07:19 MYT

Roger Federer produced a polished display in a first-round thrashing of Steve Johnson at the Australian Open on Monday.

The Swiss great opted against playing a lead-up tournament, but showed no signs of rustiness in a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Johnson at Rod Laver Arena.

Federer, a 20-time grand slam champion, was in control throughout, with not even a first-set rain delay able to halt a strong performance.

A six-time winner in Melbourne, Federer had won his previous two meetings with Johnson in straight sets, and he made it three in a row.

PeRFect start from @rogerfederer The six-time #AusOpen champ is through to the second round with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Steve Johnson.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/OnTp2rS6DL
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Federer took early control against Johnson, racing out to a 3-0 lead before rain delayed play after the fifth game.

But, the brief pause did little to slow Federer, especially under the Rod Laver Arena roof.

He took the first set and grabbed a 4-0 lead in the second, another break to begin the third seeing him on his way to a convincing victory.

Federer will face either Filip Krajinovic or qualifier Quentin Halys in the second round.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN

Roger Federer [3] bt Steve Johnson 6-3 6-2 6-2

WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS

Federer – 34/20

Johnson – 16/19

ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS

Federer – 11/1

Johnson – 3/2

BREAK POINTS WON

Federer – 5/9

Johnson – 0/1

FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE

Federer – 74

Johnson – 63

PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE

Federer – 82/76

Johnson – 57/48

TOTAL POINTS

Federer – 87

Johnson – 52

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