Fed Express off to a flyer in Paris

ROGER FEDERER hailed yesterday’s straight-sets win over world number 71 Peter Luczak as the “perfect” way to begin the defence of his French Open title.

The Swiss star was rarely troubled in a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory on Philippe Chatrier Court, which set up a second-round match with Colombia’s Alejandro Falla.

World number one Federer believes the cakewalk was the ideal start to what he hopes will be two-week stay at Roland Garros.