Going for a first title at Monte Carlo

World number one Roger Federer today begins his quest to win a Masters Series shield at Monte Carlo for the first time. After receiving a bye in the first round, Federer faces Ruben Ramirez-Hidalgo, a qualifier to the event, from Spain in an noontime match.

Federer went all the way to the finals in the previous two years but lost each time to Rafael Nadal, the world number two from Spain who is chasing a historic fourth consecutive title here.

As a side note, Federer was taken on a helicopter ride over the city yesterday. And although he said that enjoyed the ride he also "hoped he didn't disturb the [tennis] players."

Well, let's hope that he'll continue to fly high in the tournament and strike fear among the other players with his awesome game once again.
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