Tomic is widely touted as the next big thing in the game but the record 16-time grand slam winner showed the 19-year-old he still has much to learn after brushing him aside 6-4 6-2 6-2.
It was a sobering evening for Tomic as his unconventional approach was picked apart by Federer, who was superior in every department.
Despite that, the first set was relatively close with both players feeling each other out before the third seed struck to break for a 5-4 lead which he backed up to claim the opener.
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