Roger Federer began his campaign for a record sixth Dubai Championships title with a 6-1, 6-4, win over Benjamin Becker of Germany on Monday. ''I'm extremely happy with today's match,'' Federer said. ''Coming out and playing free tennis like that right off the bat is a good feeling.'' The eighth-ranked Federer has never dropped a set to the 93rd-ranked Becker in four matches. Federer and top-seeded Novak Djokovic, who will play his first match on Tuesday, have won nine of the last 11 titles here in Dubai. More...