"I was nervous going into today's match but I won the first 12 points, so it was a perfect start. I'm sorry for Fabrice." Roger Federer does the decent thing and starts to take pity on his opponents. Federer started his quest for the Australian Open with an ominous 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Fabrice Santoro. Last week, Federer defeated Gaston Gaudio, Tim Henman and Andy Roddick at the Kooyong Classic, a warm-up tournament to the Australian Open. Federer claimed his 23rd career title at the Qatar Open earlier this year. He is on a 21-win streak and is unbeaten in his last 14 finals including 4 Grand Slams. He's 23. He does not have a full-time coach. He recently inaugurated his new brand of mens cosmetics. I can only hope that he does not get distracted and stays his course cuz the world of tennis over the next decade is his for the taking. For now, to the delight of all his fans, the Federer Express rolls on....
"He's the best. He's much better than anyone on the tour."
Fabrice Santoro pays homage after taking just four games off Federer at the Australian Open.
"I don't think I've ever seen a guy play that well in my life."
World #2 Lleyton Hewitt on Roger Federer
"I threw the kitchen sink at him but he went to the bathroom and threw back the tub!"
World #3 Andy Roddick on Roger Federer
"There is no shame in losing to Roger."
World #4 Marat Safin on Roger Federer
