Roger Federer: Why French Open star may have concerning issue with Oscar Otte

ROGER FEDERER will enter unknown territory when he takes on Oscar Otte at the French Open this afternoon - and he could have a big problem.

11:09, Wed, May 29, 2019 Updated: 11:26, Wed, May 29, 2019

Roger Federer could have issues researching Oscar Otte (Image: GETTY)

After beating Lorenzo Sonego in his opening match, Federer admitted he had never heard of Otte before.

The Swiss star did claim he would spend the two days in the build-up doing research of the German world No 144.

However, Malek Jaziri, who lost to Otte in the first round, claims he struggled to do his homework.

That means Federer may go into the clash with little knowledge of how to face Otte for the first time.

"It's not easy to prepare against a player you have never seen," Jaziri said.

"You don't know how he plays, you try and check on Google and YouTube but there's nothing.

"I was too up and down.

“My forehand, which is my best shot, wasn't working very well and he upped his game."

Oscar Otte will pick up his biggest ever pay check when he takes on Roger Federer (Image: GETTY)

Otte is set to pick up the biggest payday of his career as he guarantees €64,000 (£56,495) for just reaching the second round.

And he has nothing to lose against Federer and is excited to challenge himself against the greatest player of all time.

"It will be a big match for me," Otte said.

"I am looking forward to it."

Malek Jaziri is gutted to lose his French Open first-round match (Image: GETTY)

Meanwhile, Jaziri was gutted at spurring the chance to face Federer.

"Roland Garros is the most watched tennis event in Tunisia and the Arab world and I would have loved to play Roger here," the Tunisian said.

"It was a good opportunity, but maybe next time."