Top 5: Photos from Federer's first French Open match in four years
Roger rolled past Lorenzo Sonego in his return to Roland Garros.
It was four years since Roger Federer last slid on the red clay at Roland Garros, and it's been 10 years since he won the title in Paris to complete a career Grand Slam. In his long-awaited return to the French Open, Federer faced Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in his opening match on the newly updated Philippe Chatrier Court. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was composed and determined as he eased past the Italian, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.
Here are the top five photos from his first match back:
1. Federer walks onto Chatrier with a lucky ballboy, whose smile was as palpable as the crowd's ovation.
2. The Swiss elegantly slides into a forehand slice.
3. With the crowd watching his every move, Federer serves to Sonego; Roger was broken just once on the day.
4. Now it's Federer with the beaming look, after a straight-set opening performance.
5. On this day, even Sonego couldn't resist a smile.
At Friday's media day, Federer said, "I played here for many years. I started here at 20. I won here 10 years ago. It has been one of the greatest moments in my life, so I don't know what to expect as far as the results are concerned."
He will be back in action for his second-round match against 145th-ranked Oscar Otte on Wednesday.
