PARIS (Reuters) - It was business as usual for grand slam veteran Roger Federer as he made light work of Spanish debutant Pablo Carreno-Busta in the first round of the French Open on Sunday, starting his bid for a second Roland Garros title with a 6-2 6-2 6-3 victory.
The second-seeded Swiss, who is two shy of Wayne Ferreira's record of 56 consecutive grand slam appearances, never looked in danger on Court Philippe Chatrier, wrapping it up with an exquisite backhand winner which arrowed down the line.
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