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Comprehensive win for Roger Federer as he registers 6-2 6-2 6-4 win in straight sets over Garcia-lopez. Federer never looked in any kind of discomfort during his serene progress in the match and displayed high quality tennis. He reaches to third round where he will face  the winner of  German Philipp Kohlschreiber and Ivo Minar match.

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Garcia-lopez continues to wrestle in the middle with this hold, Federer will now serve for the match

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.

Enough signs that Garcia-Lopez is planning his way into the match but he needs to step up the acccelerator if he wants to make into a contest

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.

Guillermo Garcia-lopez manages to hold this time and must be hoping to give some kind of contest to Federer

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.

Roger Federer is looking in fulll control of the things and seems to be firing from all cylinders. He leads in the match with 6-2, 6-2 score

Federer storms to 5-2 lead in the second set and will serve for the set. Impresssive performance from SWISS ACE so far

Federer hit the rock bottom when he was handed 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.

Guillermo Garcia-lopez shows signs of fight and hungs in middle with this hold

Now that Federer has won the French Open, the equations have all changed but ironically, just a couple of months ago he was totally written off as someone who may never win a slam again, or that he is past his prime. It was Federer's win over Rafael Nadal in Madrid that changed the opinionated mindset of tennis pundits to an extent.

Roger Federer breaks Guillermo Garcia-lopez one more time in the match and takes 2-1 lead in the second set 

Roger Federer is looking in absolute comfort as he races to win the first set 6-2. 

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.

During French Open, Federer was literally tested to limits by Haas in the pre-quarterfinals and 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.

So in just 29 min of play, Federer needs one more game to win the first set

Roger Federer secures the early break and reaches to 2-1 lead in the opening set of the match

The Championships, Wimbledon 2009, Gentlemen's Singles Second Round
Roger Federer vs. Guillermo Garcia Lopez
Head-to-Head
Federer leads series 2-0
Last Meeting - 2008 ATP Masters Series Indian Wells R64
Federer won 6-3, 6-2

Roger Federer has entered this year's Championships with an additional motivation to become an all-time leader in the list of players with most Grand Slam wins. His historic triumph at Roland Garros already ensured a legend status for the 'Swiss Maestro'. So Mr. Federer, who is gunning for a record breaking 15th Grand Slam title here at Wimbledon, will meet rising Spanish star Guillermo Garcia Lopez, who is in great form, following his runs in Grasscourt warm-up events.