BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Two-time defending champion Roger Federer picked up a straight-set win Monday in opening round action of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament.
The event is played in Federer's hometown of Basel and has been a good stop for him. Federer, ranked No. 1 in the world, has won five of the last six Swiss Indoors tournaments and was second in 2009. He also finished second in 2000 and 2001.