Federer defeats Simon!- CNN news

World number two Roger Federer survived a comeback from France's Gilles Simon on his way to a hard-fought second round win at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Defending champion Federer, who is bidding for his fifth victory at Melbourne Park, opened up a two-set lead over 34th-ranked Simon in just 68 minutes.

Simon, 26, had won both his previous meetings with Federer and mounted a fightback to force the match into a fifth and final set.

However, the 29-year-old Federer dug deep to secure a crucial break of serve in the sixth game of the deciding set -- eventually sealing a 6-2 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-3 victory after nearly four hours of play.

What can I say? Federer is indeed the best tennis player ever. To his skill you add his incredible modesty and you have a complete package ;)