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So after one hour and 45 minutes of play, Swiss maestro Roger Federer wins the opening round match in straight sets 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to start his quest for the sixth title at the slick lawns of Wimbledon.

Roger Federer started the year in promising style,reaching the final of the Australian Open . But ever since, he saw a down trodden performance, perhaps the most challenging in his career since his triumph in 2003 Wimbledon.

When Federer made a shaky start to this 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's dominant game revives in the second set as he pockets it 6-3 , thanks to the Swiss star's deep serves and penetrating groundstrokes

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.

Lu increases the level of play and earns break points but Federer reacts in equally good manner and races to 5-2 in the set 

Lu moves Federer around the court and forces a error on Federer play. Is he planning a comeback here...?

Federer is looking in absolute comfort as he cements his lead to 4-1 in the set  with this easy hold

Federer forehad jumps the line and Lu finally gets himself registered on the board in the set. Federer leads 3-1 in the second set of the match

After a strange exchange of service breaks, Federer pockets the first set 7-5

Federer recently became a part of history by achieving a 'career-slam' as the 2009 French Open brought title glory for him. His emphatic win over rising Swedish Star Robin Soderling came at a time when he most needed it.

The match is off to a surprising start where five-time champion Roger Federer is struggling to hold his serve.

Federer hit the rock bottom when he was handed the loss by Serbian Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of 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.

Lu leaving no stone unturned to fetch the game.

Federer breaks back !!! Federer quickly mends his ways and equals the scores at 3-3.

Lu breaks Federer!!! Federer who was dominating the play till now, commits unforced errors and is a break down. He trails 1-2 in the set 

Lu survives break points in the game and manages to level the scores at  2-2. He is really showing some character in the match

Federer continues with fabulous serving and pockets another game with ease. Its 2-1 in the first set of the match.

Lu shows sign of fight and bounces back from 0-30 deficit to level the game scores at 1-1 in the opening set of the match

Federer warms up with some solid serving and holds to love. Impressive start from SWISS ACE. He opens with 1-0 in the set 

The Championships, Wimbledon 2009, Gentlemen's Singles First Round

Roger Federer vs. Yen Hsun-Lu

Head-to-Head

First Meeting

Roger Federer is a new man, a player who can now boast of all four Grand Slams in his large collection. His triumph at the 2009 French Open came at a time when he was written off by most of his critics. With such invincible approach towards the game, he is considered the strongest contendor for the title at the green grass of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. His opponent today is the rising star from Chinese Taipei, Yen-Hsun Lu. The Chinese player has been impressive in his Davis Cup performance against India earlier this year, however, Federer is a different preposition altogether.