(1) Roger Federer (SUI) def. Julien Benetteu (FRA) - 6-2, 6-2
With his doubles match scheduled for later in the day, Roger Federer seemed keen to end his singles match with Julien Benetteu quickly. It took 58 minutes. Federer allowed Benetteu no room to breathe, breaking immediately, and using snappish ground strokes and a consistent serve to stay ahead. This was a more precise Federer than the one we saw drop a set against Fognini.
Benetteu wasn't playing at the level he was during their match at Wimbledon contributing 9 unforced errors in the first set. Benetteu had been within two points of upsetting him at Wimbledon this year. "Conditions were different," Federer pointed out. The roof was closed during their previous match. "I think he may have struggled with his serve in these conditions."
"I was able to put together I think, really, a solid performance today," a happy Federer said.
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