Federer cruises into Open fourth round

Defending champion Roger Federer has cruised through to the second week of the Australian Open, defeating Frenchman Richard Gasquet in straight sets.

Federer will face unseeded Hungarian Marton Fuscovics in the round of 16 after dispatching 29th seed Gasquet 6-2 7-5 6-4 on Saturday evening in just under two hours.

The 36-year-old Swiss maestro is yet to drop a set in his quest for a 20th grand-slam title.

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