PARIS — Roger Federer goes up against an opponent he has never played before in Friday's French Open third round: 88th-ranked Damir Dzumhur.
Federer's been in this position many times and has faced hundreds of different opponents since winning his first title in 2001.
Nothing special for Federer.
But for the 23-year-old Bosnian, it will be a huge deal — because he's facing his childhood idol on center court at Roland Garros.
Dzumhur, who is coached by his father, recalls watching Federer play Andy Roddick at Wimbledon.
"That was the first time I was cheering for him.