Federer advances to US Open second round

NEW YORK: The 17-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer advanced with ease Tuesday here at the US Open.Federer made a solid start to his bid for a sixth US Open title by defeating Slovenia's Grega Zemlja 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 in a match delayed a day by rain. "There wasn't much rhythm out there, but I was happy the way I played," said Federer. "Overall I'm pleased to be in the next round." The 32-year-old Swiss star, who as the seventh seed is at his lowest spot in the US Open since 2002, will face

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