Federer off to flying start in Paris

Other stars struggle in the heat at Roland Garros but defending champ just fine

PARIS - The French-speaking voice booming through loudspeakers at Court Philippe Chatrier recited Roger Federer's bona fides during prematch introductions, detailing his six titles at Wimbledon, five at the US Open, four at the Australian Open and then, reaching a crescendo, concluded this way:

"One at Roland Garros, here, last year!"