French Open, Day 6: Roger Federer Rolls To Fourth Round; Fernando Gonzalez Routed By Rookie

Roger Federer did what Roger Federer does on Friday at the French Open: Demolished some guy you’ve never heard of.

Qualifier Julian Reister was the victim in the third round, showing up for his beating at the hands of the world’s best player, who cruised, 6-4, 6-0, 6-4, in about 90 minutes of play. Federer gave his opponent zero break chances, while converting five of his 13 opportunities.

Next up for Fed is a possible fourth round match-up with fellow Swiss player and part-time doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka.

Elsewhere on Friday afternoon, 12th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez was routed in the second round by newcomer Alexandr Dolgopolov, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. Gonzalez was a semi-finalist at Roland Garros last year, and typically excels on this surface. Dolgopolov is playing in his first Grand Slam event.