Swiss Indoors (Basel): Roger Federer Kicks Off With Perfect Start, Beats Peter Gojowczyk In Opener

Roger Federer set off campaign for European Indoor season event in his hometown, Basel, in straight-sets win over German player Peter Gojowczyk by 6-2, 6-1.

Gojowczyk only lasted for 53 minutes with the world no. 3, who extended his win streak at the ATP 500 event to 21 consecutive matches, converting 5-in-10 breakpoints advantage en route the victory.

Speaking after the match, the 10-times champions acknowledged playing against the German can be tricky at indoor events. Thus, to avert a scare from him he had to be "quick onto the ball" during the match.

Federer defended the title last season for a back-to-back trophy win. He will meet in the next round the winner between Radu Albot and Dusan Lajovic.