Federer coasts past Canas in Rome tennis Masters Series

Roger Federer sailed through to the third round of the Rome Masters Series on Tuesday with a straight sets win over his bogey player from 2007, Guillermo Canas.

Federer, the top seed, made light work of Canas in what was his opening game of the tournament at the Foro Italico, winning through 6-3, 6-3, to erase the memories of twice losing to the Argentinian last year.

The Swiss world number one produced a solid game which gave Canas few opportunities to pull in front, the Argentinian being allowed only one break of service in the 1hr 23min tie.

Earlier Andy Roddick of the United States, the sixth seed, also coasted into the third round, with a 6-1, 6-4 win over compatriot Mardy Fish.