Davis Cup teammates Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka turned quick one-hour wins at the Kooyong Classic as the Australian Open tune-up began in straight-set style.

Opening day at the eight-man special event went the way of the world number one and his 16th-ranked Olympic gold medal doubles partner.

Wawrinka maintained the misery for 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis, pounding the out-of-sorts Cypriot 6-2, 6-2.

Federer quickly adjusted to conditions at the former home of the Open until two decades ago, earning an eighth career victory over Carlos Moya 6-2, 6-3.

"It was hot, but it was a chance to get used to conditions," said the player hoping to match the 14 all-time best grand slam singles crowns held by Pete Sampras with a fifth Melbourne title.

"The balls fly much more than they have recently (at the Gulf events). I was a bit rusty in the beginning and missed a few forehands.

"But it was a good match overall. The wind didn't make it easy to play but I was playing OK today."

Federer couldn't help but compare his condition to the poor health of a year ago, when glandular fever forced him to miss Kooyong and start the Australian Open cold.

With his form back to 100 percent and confidence growing, the world number two now has less to worry about.

But when the Kooyong tune-up ends with Saturday's final, thoughts will turn to the Open starting on Monday.

"The first round is a worry for every player," said Federer. "Even if you've won 20 tournament coming in, you are still worried about it.

"It's a dangerous round, you're not quite sure about the crowd, the court and the pressure. Last year I didn't know where my game was, it was my first match in a long time."

Wawrinka, who reached the Top 10 in May when he played the final of Rome against Novak Djokovic, overwhelmed Baghdatis.

"Maybe I was a little bit surprised," said the Swiss player, who struck six aces in 63 minutes. I think Marcos was not playing very good. He's looking for his confidence, my win was easy and fast."

Baghdatis remains winless after going out in last week's first round at Brisbane to Jarkko Nieminen and said he's not looking for victories as much as satisfaction with his patched-together game.

Last season's run of injuries have subsided some, but the smiling Cypriot felt thigh pain a week ago in defeat and can only bear down in hopes of improving.

"I'm feeling OK now but I'm disappointed with how I played. I'm very sorry for my performance. But I need to get confidence back in my game and that takes time," he said.

"I'm not yet looking for wins as much as trying to feel good on the court. All I can do is keep practising."