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NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Champion Roger Federer hammered out a warning to his rivals for the U.S. Open title, beating Czech Ivo Minar 6-1 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows.

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