Roger Federer beats Diego Schwartzman to reach Indian Wells third round as benefits of not 'chasing money or more tournament victories' continue to pay off for Swiss star

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Roger Federer cruised into the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, dismissing Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 at Indian Wells, to set up a rematch with Andreas Seppi.

Federer, hoping to capture an unprecedented fifth Indian Wells title this week, brushed past the world No 63 Schwartzman in just over an hour on Sunday - and then gave an intriguing insight in to how he has kept himself at the top of his sport for so long. 

The 33-year-old world No 2 will now face Seppi, who beat him 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) at the Australian Open back in January. 

Roger Federer beat Diego Schwartzman in straight sets to reach Indian Wells third round

Argentine Schwartzman was comfortably swept aside 6-4 6-2 by dominant Federer in California

Federer hardly broke sweat in progressing and will now face Andrea Seppi in the next round

And Federer feels his decision to not just 'chase money or more tournament victories' over the years has allowed him to stay competitive. 

'The idea was always (about) trying to be around the game for a long time,' he said. 'And for that in 2004, when I became world No. 1, I took a decision with my fitness coach at the time that we're going to plan long-term. Whatever we will do, we will plan long-term.

'Sure, we can chase money or more tournament victories. We can play more frequently, train harder, whatever we will do. But we decided we will try to stay around 20 tournaments during the year, which is a lower number.'

Ominously for his rivals Federer believes such an approach has led to him playing some of the best tennis of his career. 

Federer believes that despite being 33 he is still playing some of the best tennis of his career

For world No 63 Schwartzman, it was a tough afternoon at Indian Wells as he was outclassed

Federer showed off his full range of skills and movement as he comfortably swept aside his opponent

Federer celebrates his win by hitting balls into the crowd at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

He said: 'I'm happy the plan worked, that at 33 I'm still being super competitive and healthy and happy to be on tour.

'I still believe I can improve my game ... I think you have to try to reinvent yourself. Tennis is actually one of those sports where I feel like you can always do better.'  

Against Schwartzman, Federer was as impressive as ever - utilising his net skills to win 13 of 14 points, hit eight aces and faced no break points during the rapid win.

The 17 time Grand Slam champion will need to replicate such form against Seppi, however, whose surprise victory over Federer was a first triumph in 11 meetings with the Swiss maestro.

Seppi advanced to the third round after dispatching Victor Hanescu 6-4, 6-4. 

Federer was cheered on by supporters clutching Switzerland flags at Indian Wells