Federer beats Zemlja in first round of Rotterdam

Roger Federer eased into round two of the ATP Rotterdam Open 2013 after beating Grega Zemlja of Slovenia 6-3 6-1 in 58 minutes.

The first four games went with serve, despite Zemlja having earned two break points in game four that he was unable to convert. After Roger took his serve in game 5 and then once more in the ninth game, there was no stopping him.

Federer outplayed Zemlja in set two, setting up a second round match against Thiemo de Bakker of Netherlands, who advanced after his opponet Mikhail Youzhny retired when trailing 3-6 7-6 (2) 4-1.

Also through to the next round is Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus, who was was 6-0 6-7 (3) 4-0 up against Benoit Paire, when the Frenchman had to pull out because of an injury.

 

 

 

 

Tags ATP Rotterdam 2013 Benoit Paire Grega Zemlja Marcos Baghdatis Mikhail Youzhny Roger Federer Thiemo de Bakker