Tennis - ATP 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - November 1, 2018 Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during his third round match against Italy's Fabio Fognini REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer reckoned that he felt the love of the French public sweep over him when made a long-awaited return to competitive action in Paris on Thursday to launch his bid for a 100th career title.
Federer, who has not competed in Paris at either the French Open or indoor Masters since 2015, received a standing ovation after making a winning comeback in Bercy following his late decision to compete after his 99th triumph in Basel on Sunday.
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