text: Roger Federer spent less than one hour on court in his Monte Carlo opener with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Jeremy Chardy. Federer, who has changed his schedule this year to allow more time for recovery and training, played his first match since his loss in the Indian Wells final in March. And he did not look rusty, hitting 19 winners to dispatch an opponent who beat him last year in Rome. Roger Federer defeated Jeremy Chardy in his Monte Carlo opener 6-2, 6-1 to reach the last 16 . The match was Federer's first since his loss in the Indian Wells final in March . 'It's difficult to make any kind of judgment after a 55-minute match, but I'm feeling good at training,' said Federer, a four-time runner-up in Monte Carlo. The 17-time major champion takes on Gael Monfils for a spot in the quarter-finals, just five months after the Frenchman beat him in straight sets in the Davis Cup final. 'The preparation is different. Instead of playing just one hour before a match on clay, this time I had 10 days and I'm better prepared. I feel more confident than I was in Lille,' Federer said. Chardy of France returns the ball to Federer during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco .
target: Roger Federer won first match since losing Indian Wells final in March .
  The 17-time major champion won 6-2, 6-1 against Jeremy Chardy .
  Federer will take on Gael Monfils for place in quarter-finals .