Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after victory against Steve Johnson of the US during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2020.

Federer punches ticket to Australian Open 2nd round with straight-sets win

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Roger Federer took another step toward a 21st Grand Slam singles title with a routine 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Steve Johnson at Rod Laver Arena.

Federer, playing his first tournament of the season, wasn't troubled in his match with the American as he seeks his seventh Australian title. He won his first in Melbourne in 2004.

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