Third seed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-nadal-and-federer-pledge-a250000-towards-relief-workers-in-charity-event-274432">Roger&nbsp;Federer</a>&nbsp;hit winners at will in an imperious display as he cantered into the third round of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/emotional-wozniacki-stays-alive-in-australian-open-swansong-275902">Australian Open</a> with a 6-1 6-4 6-1 thumping of Serbian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/coco-crunch-for-osaka-as-djokovic-bowls-over-wildcard-275901">Filip Krajinovic</a> on Wednesday.

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Starting his second-round match at around 2100 local time on Rod Laver Arena, the six-time champion appeared to be in a hurry to finish the contest, breaking his opponent's serve twice in the first two sets and thrice in the third.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-nadal-djokovic-and-federer-go-through-first-round-rain-plays-spoil-spot-275705">Also read:&nbsp;Australian Open: Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer go through first round, rain plays spoil sport</a>

Krajinovic took a medical timeout to have his right upper arm attended with&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;leading 2-1 in the third set but it made no difference to the momentum for the 20-times Grand Slam champion, who hit his 42nd winner to end the contest in a little over 90 minutes.

He breezed through the next four games and hit a crosscourt forehand winner - his 42nd of the night - to end the contest in a little over 90 minutes.

Krajinovic's first outing against a top-five player at a Grand Slam ended up being a forgettable occasion.

The 41st-ranked player had his first-round match against Quentin Halys postponed due to rain on Monday and faced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-federer-and-williams-lead-way-to-raise-funds-for-relief-workers-in-australia-273899">Federer&nbsp;</a>after needing almost four hours to battle past the French qualifier in five sets on Tuesday.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-nadal-and-federer-pledge-a250000-towards-relief-workers-in-charity-event-274432">Australian Open: Nadal, Federer pledge A$250,000 towards bushfire relief</a>

"I thought it wasn't 100% fair that he played three-and-a-half hours yesterday and me zero,"&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;said in an on-court interview. "The rain helped me. I do feel a little bit sorry actually like this but you have to take advantage of it."

Krajinovic's first serve percentage in the first two sets was almost 90%, which&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;called "rare". But it had no impact on the outcome of the match.

Unlike his main rivals,&nbsp;Federer, who won his last major title in 2018 at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/second-seed-pliskova-starts-melbourne-title-tilt-with-win-275707">Melbourne</a> Park, opted out of the inaugural <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/djokovic-and-nadal-rally-for-merger-of-atp-cup-and-davis-cup-271915">ATP Cup</a> in Australia to spend more time with his family before launching his 22nd season on Tour.

"I prefer this much more than (being) overcooked,"&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;told reporters. "As easy as it looks, there's always the effort, trying to extend the lead.

"Of course, it's not quite the same stress level if you're down a set or a break or two sets, whatever it may be. I prefer it this way because you have always extra left in the tank if you need it."

Next up for&nbsp;Federer, who was broken only once in the match, will be a meeting against local hope <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rafael-nadal-delivers-glory-for-spain-as-davis-cup-starts-new-era-264332">John Millman</a>&nbsp;who beat him in four sets at the 2018 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/worst-brawl-opens-in-kansas-game-in-national-collegiate-athletic-associations-basketball-match-275896">US&nbsp;Open.</a>

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"He's a super good guy, unbelievably tough opponent,"&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;said. "There are not many fitter guys than him out there and those are the guys I respect the most, actually.

"He gets absolutely the most out of the game and I hope it is going to be a great match with some great rallies."

Third seed Roger Federer hit winners at will in an imperious display as he cantered into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-4 6-1 thumping of Serbian Filip Krajinovic on Wednesday.

Third seed Roger Federer hit winners at will in an imperious display as he cantered into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-4 6-1 thumping of Serbian Filip Krajinovic on Wednesday. 2️⃣1️⃣ / 2️⃣1️⃣@rogerfederer maintains his peRFect record of having always reached the third round at the #AusOpen, def. Filip Krajinovic 6-1 6-4 6-1.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/852qUhDFUr — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2020 × Starting his second-round match at around 2100 local time on Rod Laver Arena, the six-time champion appeared to be in a hurry to finish the contest, breaking his opponent's serve twice in the first two sets and thrice in the third. Also read: Australian Open: Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer go through first round, rain plays spoil sport Krajinovic took a medical timeout to have his right upper arm attended with Federer leading 2-1 in the third set but it made no difference to the momentum for the 20-times Grand Slam champion, who hit his 42nd winner to end the contest in a little over 90 minutes. He breezed through the next four games and hit a crosscourt forehand winner - his 42nd of the night - to end the contest in a little over 90 minutes. Krajinovic's first outing against a top-five player at a Grand Slam ended up being a forgettable occasion. The 41st-ranked player had his first-round match against Quentin Halys postponed due to rain on Monday and faced Federer after needing almost four hours to battle past the French qualifier in five sets on Tuesday. Also read: Australian Open: Nadal, Federer pledge A$250,000 towards bushfire relief "I thought it wasn't 100% fair that he played three-and-a-half hours yesterday and me zero," Federer said in an on-court interview. "The rain helped me. I do feel a little bit sorry actually like this but you have to take advantage of it." Krajinovic's first serve percentage in the first two sets was almost 90%, which Federer called "rare". But it had no impact on the outcome of the match. Unlike his main rivals, Federer, who won his last major title in 2018 at Melbourne Park, opted out of the inaugural ATP Cup in Australia to spend more time with his family before launching his 22nd season on Tour. "I prefer this much more than (being) overcooked," Federer told reporters. "As easy as it looks, there's always the effort, trying to extend the lead. "Of course, it's not quite the same stress level if you're down a set or a break or two sets, whatever it may be. I prefer it this way because you have always extra left in the tank if you need it." Next up for Federer, who was broken only once in the match, will be a meeting against local hope John Millman who beat him in four sets at the 2018 US Open. In a rematch of the 4R at the 2018 #USOpen, @rogerfederer will meet Aussie @johnhmillman in the third round at #AO2020. Here's what the World No.3 had to say 🔊#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/gUjMvKU1cB — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2020 × "He's a super good guy, unbelievably tough opponent," Federer said. "There are not many fitter guys than him out there and those are the guys I respect the most, actually. "He gets absolutely the most out of the game and I hope it is going to be a great match with some great rallies."

Federer sweeps past Krajinovic into third round in Australian Open

World number one Roger Federer stepped up his bid for a sixth Indian Wells Masters title with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Filip Krajinovic on Monday.

The 36-year-old marvel continues to defy the ageing process as he needed just 58 minutes to overpower the Serb with a brilliant display of Swiss timing.

&quot;I was feeling like he was not loving my slice and I was also mixing in dropshots,&quot; said Federer who extended his perfect record this season to 14-0.

&quot;I really I was able to mix up my game nicely, make it difficult for him.&nbsp;

&quot;At the same time, have fun with my game, play a variation, but for the most part try to stay on the offensive.&quot;

Federer blasted six aces had one double fault and won 89 percent of his first serve points, losing just three points on his serve the entire match.

&quot;I actually was explosive out there today and I felt good,&quot; he said. &quot;So I&#39;m very happy how things are turning out to be.&quot;

After handing back an early break to allow Krajinovic to draw level at two-all, Federer moved into cruise control.

At one point he won 17 straight points en route to taking a 6-2, 3-0 lead, winning 10 of the final 11 games in the match.

Federer, who is the defending champion and trying to win a record sixth title in the California desert, was on the centre stadium for the third day in a row.&nbsp;

His opening match on Saturday night against Federico Delbonis carried over into Sunday afternoon after heavy rains forced a postponement of several night matches.

He said playing matches three days in a row doesn&#39;t faze him.

&quot;You&#39;ve got to be ready for it. It&#39;s what tennis players do. We wait, we play, we wait again, we play again.

&quot;In Rotterdam I played five matches in a row,&quot; he said. &quot;Back in the day, I used to play six matches in a row.&nbsp;

&quot;At the Masters 1000s, when the format was different, it was the best-of-five-set finals in the finals. Playing three matches in a row. I think I&#39;m okay.&quot;

Federer has already won two titles in 2018, claiming his 20th Grand Slam crown by winning the Australian Open in January. The other victory came in Rotterdam.

In the next round he faces Jeremy Chardy who beat fellow Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.

In other men&#39;s matches, American Taylor Fritz defeated Fernando Verdasco, of Spain, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1), Croatia&#39;s Borna Coric breezed past Roberto Bautista 6-1, 6-3 and Pablo Carreno-Busta, of Spain, stopped Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 7-5.

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Federer blasted six aces had one double fault and won 89 percent of his first serve points, losing just three points on his serve the entire match

World number one Roger Federer stepped up his bid for a sixth Indian Wells Masters title with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Filip Krajinovic on Monday. The 36-year-old marvel continues to defy the ageing process as he needed just 58 minutes to overpower the Serb with a brilliant display of Swiss timing. "I was feeling like he was not loving my slice and I was also mixing in dropshots," said Federer who extended his perfect record this season to 14-0. "I really I was able to mix up my game nicely, make it difficult for him. "At the same time, have fun with my game, play a variation, but for the most part try to stay on the offensive." Federer blasted six aces had one double fault and won 89 percent of his first serve points, losing just three points on his serve the entire match. "I actually was explosive out there today and I felt good," he said. "So I'm very happy how things are turning out to be." After handing back an early break to allow Krajinovic to draw level at two-all, Federer moved into cruise control. At one point he won 17 straight points en route to taking a 6-2, 3-0 lead, winning 10 of the final 11 games in the match. Federer, who is the defending champion and trying to win a record sixth title in the California desert, was on the centre stadium for the third day in a row. His opening match on Saturday night against Federico Delbonis carried over into Sunday afternoon after heavy rains forced a postponement of several night matches. He said playing matches three days in a row doesn't faze him. "You've got to be ready for it. It's what tennis players do. We wait, we play, we wait again, we play again. "In Rotterdam I played five matches in a row," he said. "Back in the day, I used to play six matches in a row. "At the Masters 1000s, when the format was different, it was the best-of-five-set finals in the finals. Playing three matches in a row. I think I'm okay." Federer has already won two titles in 2018, claiming his 20th Grand Slam crown by winning the Australian Open in January. The other victory came in Rotterdam. In the next round he faces Jeremy Chardy who beat fellow Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. In other men's matches, American Taylor Fritz defeated Fernando Verdasco, of Spain, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1), Croatia's Borna Coric breezed past Roberto Bautista 6-1, 6-3 and Pablo Carreno-Busta, of Spain, stopped Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 7-5.

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Federer sweeps past Krajinovic into third round in Australian Open

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