PARIS: Roger Federer continues his first Roland Garros campaign since 2015 with a second-round clash against German lucky loser Oscar Otte on Wednesday, while reigning champion Rafael Nadal takes on qualifier Yannick Maden.
Roger Federer (SUI x3) v Oscar Otte (GER)
First meeting:
— Federer cruised through his opening match against Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, and the 20-time Grand Slam champion is back on Court Philippe Chatrier to take on Otte.
The 37-year-old won his only Roland Garros title in 2009 and is considered an outsider for the tournament this year, but will be a red-hot favourite against the world number 144 Otte — who claimed his first-ever Grand Slam match win against Malek Jaziri in round one.
Federer may not be the same force on clay as he is on quicker courts, but has still been in decent form, reaching the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals.
“I would be surprised if Roger knew my name,” admitted Otte.
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