Federer downs Tipsarevic in third round

Roger Federer served notice of the danger he could pose at the French Open this year with a terrific performance to beat 29th seed Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 6-4 6-3 in the third round this afternoon.


Roger Federer waves to fans after his French Open third round win
over Janko Tipsarevic yesterday

With Novak Djokovic taking over the fight for World No 1 with Rafael Nadal, Federer has found himself playing third wheel at the top of the men's game this season. But, if his form against Tipsarevic is anything to go by, then being out of the limelight has certainly not done the 29-year-old any harm.

Many pundits predicted a tough test for the Swiss today but Federer promptly blazed his way through the first set in 19 minutes. Federer feels he is in a better place than he was 12 months ago, when he lost in the quarter-finals to Robin Soderling, and he has not had anything approaching a test thus far. He said: "I'm at peace with my game right now. Physically I feel better.

My body is in better shape. I've had more practice, more matches, because between Australia and Roland Garros last year I didn't play much, and when I played it was a bit difficult. It's still early in the tournament but at the same time it's really nice to be moving in the draw so well and so quickly."