Tennis: Federer shines as Switzerland defeat Great Britain 3-0 in Hopman Cup

Roger Federer started the preparation for his Australian Open title defence in style. The Swiss star registered a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Cameron Norrie in the Hopman Cup Group B. The 37-year-old Federer sent his 23-year-old opponent from Britain back to reality in a one-sided match lasting just 57 minutes. The number 91-ranked Norrie had defeated Greece's number 15-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in one of the biggest victories of his career, but was outclassed in his first match against Federer. Federer's partner Belinda Bencic defeated Katie Boulter 6-2, 7-6 in the women's match later on in the Australian evening to secure Switzerland's win over Great Britain. And the Swiss couple closed the day with a 4-3, 4-1 victory over the British pair in the mixed doubles.