Roger Federer began the Masters of London with a victory before Milos Raonic (6-1, 7-6) on Sunday. Switzerland imposed its law in his first match of Group B. Superior in the first round, the world number two tight game to conclude the meeting.
Successful first step. Roger Federer has big ambitions for the end of the season. Ideally, the Swiss could win the Masters, Davis Cup and finish the 2014 as world number one. But before dreaming about the best possible outcome, the man with 17 Grand Slam titles had already started in London on Sunday. Faced with a Milos Raonic who had beaten at Bercy, the 33-year-old fulfilled his contract (6-1, 7-6).
The first set was a formality for the Swiss. Used in the Masters (13th appearance), Federer passed the entrance break then held his court. Superior in exchange, seeded number two does not lag, earning the 6-1 run.
Once completed, the Canadiens actually entered the game. Raonic impose his power in the first bullet above and finally compete in the game. Abused, especially in the fourth game, Federer four break away and even a set point at 5-6. The two men finally embark on a tie-break which turns in one direction. Federer not make mistakes and scans a silent Raonic in the tiebreak (7-6 [0]). Swiss machine is launched. Reaching?
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