Australian Open: Federer's form ahead of first-round match

Roger Federer begins his Australian Open campaign on Monday against a man he is yet to drop a set against. The Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion decided against playing a lead-up tournament ahead of the year's first major, where he faces Steve Johnson. RELATED| Australian Open 2020: History, prize money, past winners, when and where to watch Despite the lack of competitive matches, it would still take a monumental upset to send Federer packing in the opening round. RELATED| Australian Open 2020 draw: Djokovic on course for Federer clash as Venus faces Gauff again Federer holds a 2-0 head-to-head record over Johnson, but was pushed to two tie-break sets in their last meeting at Indian Wells in 2017. Federer's last first-round loss at a major was at the 2003 French Open, while he is 20-0 in the Australian Open first round.