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Federer powers into round three Federer powers into round three
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Roger Federer continued his serene progress at the Australian Open with a thumping win over Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman in round two on Wednesday.Roger Federer continued his serene progress at the Australian Open with a thumping win over Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman in round two on Wednesday.
With the temperature less extreme than the previous day, the world number one took advantage with a quick 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena.With the temperature less extreme than the previous day, the world number one took advantage with a quick 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena.
Federer will meet 25th seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in the last 32.Federer will meet 25th seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in the last 32.
"I think I was pretty much in control - I knew if I kept my serve going it would be tough for Jonas," he said."I think I was pretty much in control - I knew if I kept my serve going it would be tough for Jonas," he said.
News conference: Roger FedererNews conference: Roger Federer
"It was a good match from my side. I knew if it ever got close he has the experience. You know you're in for a fight if it gets tough.""It was a good match from my side. I knew if it ever got close he has the experience. You know you're in for a fight if it gets tough."
Sixth seed Andy Roddick showed he is close to his best form as he saw off a spirited Marc Gicquel in straight sets.Sixth seed Andy Roddick showed he is close to his best form as he saw off a spirited Marc Gicquel in straight sets.
The American edged the big-serving encounter with the only two breaks, winning 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 and goes on to meet 2005 winner Marat Safin.The American edged the big-serving encounter with the only two breaks, winning 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 and goes on to meet 2005 winner Marat Safin.
The Russian 26th seed had to endure another rollercoaster five-set match against Israeli qualifier Dudi Sela.The Russian 26th seed had to endure another rollercoaster five-set match against Israeli qualifier Dudi Sela.
Safin was down by two sets to one with Sela leading 6-5 and 30-30 in the fourth before rain forced the players off court.Safin was down by two sets to one with Sela leading 6-5 and 30-30 in the fourth before rain forced the players off court.
The former champion returned rejuventated, taking the fourth set 7-4 in the breaker and winning six straight games in the decider to close out the match 6-3 5-7 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 to huge applause.The former champion returned rejuventated, taking the fourth set 7-4 in the breaker and winning six straight games in the decider to close out the match 6-3 5-7 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 to huge applause.
Roddick said after his match: "I'm always a little edgy in the first rounds but it felt like there was some good stuff today.Roddick said after his match: "I'm always a little edgy in the first rounds but it felt like there was some good stuff today.
"I still could have executed a little bit better, but I feel like I'm pretty close to playing clean tennis.""I still could have executed a little bit better, but I feel like I'm pretty close to playing clean tennis."
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The 2006 Australian Open runner-up, Marcos Baghdatis, failed to follow up last year's heroics, losing in the second round to Gael Monfils.
Some energetic play saw Monfils, 20, take the first two sets before Baghdatis, the 11th seed, claimed the third.
Monfils took an injury timeout before the fourth but there was no sign of a problem as he did not drop a game on his way to a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 2-6 6-0 win.
Fourteenth seed Novak Djokovic - a potential fourth-round opponent for Fededer - reached round three with a comprehensive 6-2 7-5 6-1 win over Feliciano Lopez.Fourteenth seed Novak Djokovic - a potential fourth-round opponent for Fededer - reached round three with a comprehensive 6-2 7-5 6-1 win over Feliciano Lopez.
The 19-year-old Serb is the highest ranked teenager in the world at number 15 and showed that class against Lopez.The 19-year-old Serb is the highest ranked teenager in the world at number 15 and showed that class against Lopez.
Djokovic, who won the Adelaide warm-up event, overcame a slight wobble in the second set to win in just over two hours.Djokovic, who won the Adelaide warm-up event, overcame a slight wobble in the second set to win in just over two hours.
"I'm feeling really comfortable on the court and playing with a lot of confidence and determination," he said."I'm feeling really comfortable on the court and playing with a lot of confidence and determination," he said.
"In the second set I struggled a little bit but I managed to come through in the end.""In the second set I struggled a little bit but I managed to come through in the end."
He will next play Danai Udomchoke of Thailand, who was highly impressive in a 7-6 (7-0) 7-5 4-6 6-1 win over 24th seed Juan Carlos Ferrero.He will next play Danai Udomchoke of Thailand, who was highly impressive in a 7-6 (7-0) 7-5 4-6 6-1 win over 24th seed Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Spanish Seventh seed Tommy Robredo looked in fine fettle as he brushed aside Jurgen Melzer 6-1 6-3 6-3 to set up a third-round meeting with American Sam Querrey.Spanish Seventh seed Tommy Robredo looked in fine fettle as he brushed aside Jurgen Melzer 6-1 6-3 6-3 to set up a third-round meeting with American Sam Querrey.
Former Australian Open champion, Thomas Johansson, the winner in 2002, went out in the second round, losing 2-6 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 2-6 to 16th seed David Ferrer.Former Australian Open champion, Thomas Johansson, the winner in 2002, went out in the second round, losing 2-6 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 2-6 to 16th seed David Ferrer.