Roger Federer avoided further security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the French Open but danger still lurks in the bottom half of the draw, namely in the shape of Japan’s Kei Nishikori.
While the No2 seed Federer was beating Spain’s Marcel Granollers 6-2, 7-6, 6-3 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Nishikori was given centre stage on Court Philippe Chatrier and produced further evidence as to why he is being tipped as a potential champion.
The 25-year-old No5 seed was handed a tough test by left-handed Brazilian clay court specialist Thomaz Bellucci but passed it with flying colours, winning 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round for only the second time.