Australian Open: Roger Federer breezes past Denis Istomin

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Two-time defending champion Roger Federer has kicked off the defence of his Australian Open crown, defeating Denis Istomin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.

The Swiss mastro cruised to his seventh win over the Uzbek without dropping a single service game, winning the match 6-3 6-4 6-4.

The first-round victory was the 37-year-old’s 15th consecutive match win at Melbourne Park.