Thursday, April 30, 2009

Federer avenges loss to Stepanek

Roger Federer
Federer has twice finished runner-up at the Rome Masters

Roger Federer put last year's Rome Masters defeat by Radek Stepanek behind him with a convincing win over the Czech in round three.

Federer eased to a 6-4 6-1 victory and a place in the last eight.

Defending champion and third seed Novak Djokovic thrashed 13th seed Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-1 6-1.

Juan Monaco, conqueror of Andy Murray, beat Marin Cilic 6-4 6-4, and fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3.

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