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Roger Federer Kicks Off Grass Court Season With Victory

By Harry Floyd

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand to Mischa Zverev of Germany during day 3 of the Mercedes Cup at Tennisclub Weissenhof on June 13, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. Roger Federer debuts his new Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph racket at the 2018 Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. The white and black design of the racket was inspired by the classic tuxedo, or dinner suit, and Federer's timeless and elegant sense of style. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images For Wilson Sporting Goods)
STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand to Mischa Zverev of Germany during day 3 of the Mercedes Cup at Tennisclub Weissenhof on June 13, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. Roger Federer debuts his new Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph racket at the 2018 Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. The white and black design of the racket was inspired by the classic tuxedo, or dinner suit, and Federer's timeless and elegant sense of style. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images For Wilson Sporting Goods) /
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Roger Federer is back in action on the 2018 ATP World Tour. After skipping the clay court season, the Swiss great bounces right back with a win.

Roger Federer is in the winner’s circle yet again. He makes his return to the 2018 ATP World Tour after skipping the clay court season. His absence made way for King of Clay Rafael Nadal to take over per usual. Winning his 11th career French Open, Nadal continues to make history at Roland Garros. Now though, he has Federer chasing him for the world number one ranking.

The Stuttgart Open is where Federer opens up action leading into Wimbledon.

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Federer defeats Mischa Zverev during his opener. He wins the match in three sets. After dropping the first set to the German tennis veteran, Federer roared back for the victory. He takes the meeting with Zverev, going 3-6 6-4 6-2.

This week at the Stuttgart Open, Federer is the tournament’s top seed. The second seed is defending champion and rising star Lucas Pouille. The Frenchman wins his opener with ease, going 6-3 6-4 over Rudolf Molleker of Germany. The 24-year-old Pouille is looking to break back into the ATP Top 10 in the near future. A strong run at Stuttgart could help his chances moving forward.

Roger Federer must reach the finals at the Stuttgart Open if he hopes to retake the world number one ranking. He would unseat French Open champion Rafael Nadal by doing so.

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Roger Federer awaits his next matchup at the 2018 Stuttgart Open. With action at Wimbledon right around the corner, the Swiss superstar is looking for some momentum as he makes his return to the ATP World Tour. Last year, Federer won the men’s singles title at the Grand Slam event and he ought to be considered the heavy favorite if he looks like his usual self in the coming days. So far, so good for Federer.

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