Federer has cruised into the third round on his Roland Garros returnPARIS: Roger Federer continues his first French Open campaign in four years on Friday with a third-round match against Norway's Casper Ruud, while reigning champion Rafael Nadal faces Belgian David Goffin. The Norwegian's father Christian actually played in the 1999 French Open when a 17-year-old Federer made his main-draw debut. "So I think I remember I thought it was cool, but I was young when he told me. I didn't realise how big of a player and champion Roger was at the time." Federer has gone on to win a record 20 Grand Slam titles since, although his sole French Open success came 10 years ago.

Source: Bangkok Post May 31, 2019 00:47 UTC