MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer produced a fine serving display as he dispatched of Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
The Swiss star served 25 aces and lost just 16 points on serve in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Dolgopolov at Rod Laver Arena. Federer's impressive performance saw him avoid facing a break point as he completed his second-round win in 1 hour, 33 minutes.
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A break in each of the first two sets set it up for the 17-time grand slam champion before he completed a comprehensive display in the third.
Federer enjoyed plenty of success at the net, winning 15 of the 20 points when he came forward.
His serve was almost untouchable and he won 43 of 49 points when his first serve went in against Dolgopolov, who is regarded as one of the better returners in the sport.
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
Roger Federer (3) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 7-5, 6-1
ACES
Federer - 25
Dolgopolov - 3
WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS
Federer - 39/26
Dolgopolov - 24/38
BREAK POINTS WON
Federer - 5/13
Dolgopolov - 0/0
FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE
Federer - 68
Dolgopolov - 57
PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE
Federer - 88/57
Dolgopolov - 64/43
TOTAL POINTS
Federer - 100
Dolgopolov - 69