Federer secures Madrid progress

Roger Federer booked his place in the third round of the Madrid Masters tonight, but the world number one was made to work for his victory by qualifier Robby Ginepri.

Federer, the reigning champion, has been short of match practice recently having only played in the Davis Cup since his triumph at the US Open, and the Swiss ace did not have it all his own way before claiming 7-6 (7/2) 6-4 win.