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GAME SET and MATCH..! Roger Federer survives an opening set scare to beat Igor Andreev in a see-saw battle, especially in the third set to secure his place in the second round of the 2010 Australian Open. Federer's numerous unforced errors did come as a surprise but the more surprising aspect of the match was the Russian's brilliant shotmaking that did the trick for him for the most part.

Well Well Well, it seems Federer is going to bagel Andreev to finish the match. Another break of serve helps Federer race to a 5-0 lead and a chance ton serve out the match.

There just doesn't seem to be any stopping Federer, who now seems to have taken total control of the match. NOTHING is working in Andreev's favour now, who at one point was on the verge of creating history.

Federer looked methodical in his Wimbledon emifinal win against Tommy Haas, the man who tested him to limits in their previous encounter in French Open.

With another break in hand, Federer seems pretty confident of taking the match from here, will now serve for the 4-0 lead.

Andreev shows his frustration with momentary sceams and and erratic play. Federer seems to have gotten his way through this match now. However, it definitely served as a reminder to everyone including Roger himself that things will only get tougher from here.

Federer capitalises on Andreev's shaken confidence and pockets an early break in the fourth set to clear his intentions about the match. Although with a trend so far, nothing can be said with conviction.

When Federer made a shaky start to last year's French Open with hard earned win against Jose Acasuso in the second round, many put the Swiss star in their list of possible upsets, but it all changed when the 14 time grand Slam champion proved his mettle against Tommy Haas with a come-from-behind five set victory.

Federer Escapes a major setback with the third set in hand after a see-saw battle that saw two breaks of serve, one at 5-6 in Federer's favour. With a two sets to one lead, Federer looks confident enough to close the match in four.

From the brink of defeat......! Federer makes an amazing return into the set as he breaks Andreev in the 12th game to stay very much in the set. In doing so, Federer saved several set points.

Federer comes back from 15-40 in his own service game but fails to match the Russian's tenacity in groundstrokes and loses his serve and probably the third set too.

Pressure back on Federer who will now have to ensure a service break to capture the third set. Although errratic play from the Swiss seems to be the biggest hindrance.

Andreev proves that his opening set act was not a fluke as he startles Federer with three break back points and quickly wins the game to get back on the serve in the set. Well, an impressive performance by the Russian.

Federer BREAKS again...! The Swiss star keeps Andreev on the run and mixes solid net play to win points., will serve now for the third set.

The Swiss lost his second consecutive match to Del Potro in the Round Robin stage at the Barclays ATP World Tour finals. This set a different tune in Federer's career, who had only been bothered by Nadal in the past.

Federer faces another break point at 30-40 but has a narrow escape, thanks to Andreev's unforced error at the net. With a couple of solid serves then, Federer wins the game.

Andreev impresses in his seevice game as despite constant resistance from Federer, he manages to hold his serve comfortably.

Federer's enthralling Grand Slam run came to an end last year when he lost the final of the U.S. Open to rising Argentine star Juan Martin Del Potro.

Champions don't make the same mistake twice, well thrice in case of Federer, who quickly holds his serve to stay ahead in the third set.

Andreev makes a shaky start with back-to-back double faults, and Federer's persistence gets him two break points at 15-40. Andreev, on the other hand, does not lose his calm and forces Federer to make some errors to make it deuce. Federer's solid play at the net comes to the Swiss' rescue then and he breaks Andreev to get back on serve. Crisis averted...!

Well, Federer in trouble again. With anothwer early break in the third, the Swiss star is looking on the verge of a huge upset. Is it really possible? Or Federer will finish it in five....Let's wait n watch..!

Andreev makes no mistakes in the third set as he confidently holds serves. Federer, on the other hand is looking for a scope to break in and take the third set.

Federer hit the rock bottom when he was handed the loss by Serbian Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of 2009 Miami Masters 1000 event. Ever since it has been all glitters for the Swiss maestro as titles in Madrid and Paris made him the resurgent heartthrob.

Federer looks methodical now, with his strategy against Andreev becoming clearer by every point finishing.

Federer bounces back strongly and breaks Andreev twice to pocket the second set 6-2. The Swiss' improved court coverage and consistent shotmaking helps him get back into the match successfully.

Federer looks rock solid as so look his intentions in the match now. After a shaky start, it seems he is going to take control of the match.

Andreev refuses to go down so easily and holds his serve comfortably. His court coverage did the trick for him today that helped him snatch the opening set.

Federer's capabilities were first questioned after his loss in the finals of Australian Open when he lost to arch nemesis Rafael Nadal in five tough sets. His emotional meltdown in front of millions left the tennis world wondering whether he is capable of winning big matches at grand stages or not.

Federer ensures less time spent on his service games to reserve his energy levels for the next big break.

Federer makes Andreev struggle hard enough before letting the Russian on-board. Andreev avoids further damage by holding a crucial serve

Federer consolidates his break with a solid service hold for a 3-0 lead. A sudden shift in momentum may cause a lot more than just a set to Andreev.

Federer looks like himself for the first time in the match as he breaks Andreev early on to brighten up the scoreline in his favour, still there is plenty of work to be done.

Federer's most satisfying performance before the triumph at French Open was the win in the final of Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open, where he tamed the Lion in his den.

Federer in trouble...!!!

The Russian is looking determined to pull an upset here.He is coming with huge serving, and excellent court coverage to push Federer to the wall

Superb effort from the Russian as he breaks Federer at a crucial juncture and will now serve for one set lead in the match.

The match seems to be promising enough to produce some nail-biting tennis, or so it seems with the superb form of the Russian, who taken all measures to keep Federer on the run.

Federer maintains his composure, holds for another time in the set and leads 4-3 in the set

During the 2009 French Open, Federer was literally tested to limits by Tommy Haas in the pre-quarterfinals and Jose Acasuso in the second round. With so much of struggle in the early rounds, the Swiss star's win in the final over Soderling came as a relief.

The Russian seems to found his range of shots as he holds in emphatic way and levels at 3-3 in the set

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Andreev is back in the set. He immediately breaks Federer in the set to make it 2-3 in the set.

This time Federer makes no mistakes and capitalises on break opportunity to lead 3-1 in the set

Federer displays heavy serving in the game, holds to love and leads 2-1 in the set

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Federer ensured his place at the very first page in the history books when he beat Andy Roddick in the finals to lift his sixth Wimbledon singles and 15th overall Grand Slam title, surpassing American Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam wins.

Despite couple of unforced errors in the game, the Russian manages to hold and levels at 1-1 in the set

Federer holds comfortably and starts with 1-0 lead in the opening set of the match

Hello and Welcome to our extended coverage of the day 2 at the 2010 Australian Open.

The day's second match features three times champion Roger Federer, up against Russian Igor Andreev. The two players have met two times with Federer winning all two encounters.