Roger Federer defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3 6-4 at the Monte Carlo Masters Tuesday -- his first match since being sidelined with a knee injury after the Australian Open in January
Roger Federer defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3 6-4 at the Monte Carlo Masters Tuesday -- his first match since being sidelined with a knee injury after the Australian Open in January
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Federer was forced to undergo surgery on his left knee, having suffered a torn meniscus, while illness kept him from returning at last month's Miami Open.
Federer was forced to undergo surgery on his left knee, having suffered a torn meniscus, while illness kept him from returning at last month's Miami Open.
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"The knee felt really good, like in practice. Felt like I didn't have to worry about it. I could just go freely," Federer said after the match.
"The knee felt really good, like in practice. Felt like I didn't have to worry about it. I could just go freely," Federer said after the match.
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The Swiss impressed during his 75-minute clash and would have wrapped up proceedings a little earlier had Garcia-Lopez not fought back from 5-1 down in the second set.
The Swiss impressed during his 75-minute clash and would have wrapped up proceedings a little earlier had Garcia-Lopez not fought back from 5-1 down in the second set.
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Federer, who is aiming for his first Monte Carlo Masters title, next faces Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in the third round.
Federer, who is aiming for his first Monte Carlo Masters title, next faces Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in the third round.
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