Federer dismisses Somdev challenge at French Open

Paris: Roger Federer advanced to the third round of the French Open, beating qualifier Somdev Devvarman 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday.

Federer moved ahead of Budge Patty into third place on the men's list for match victories at Roland Garros with 56. Guillermo Vilas and Nicola Pietrangeli share the record of 58.

Seeded second behind Novak Djokovic, Federer has yet to win a tournament this year, the first time he has arrived at Roland Garros without a title since 2000. But he's rested and healthy, and his vast repertoire of shots was on full display against the overmatched Devvarman, who is ranked 188th and now 0-9 against top-10 players.

Federer glided across the clay, hitting winners from all over the court and looking at ease on a surface that once vexed him.