Roger Federer applauds the fans after his victory over Lorenzo Sonego at the French Open in Paris on May 26 2019.Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday and said he had"missed playing in Paris so much".
Federer, the 2009 champion in Paris, will face German lucky loser Oscar Otte for a place in the third round.However, on Sunday, it was as if the 37-year-old had never been away as he swept to victory in one hour 41 minutes on a rebuilt and packed Court Philippe Chatrier.
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