Federer's revenge on Canas
Roger Federer came down hard on an outsider who embarrassed him last March, crushing Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-0, 6-3 to blow into the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters.
The Thursday thunder off the Federer racket made amends for back-to-back defeats the Swiss suffered at the hands of nothing-to-lose Canas in the second round at Indian Wells and the fourth round in Miami.
Those two upsets half a year ago are among only six suffered so far by the world number one this season, another raging success for the holder of a dozen Grand Slam titles.
"There was satisfaction in this match; Canas has had a fantastic year. To beat him after two tough losses is nice," said Federer.
"I played aggressive and took my chances.
"I always felt in control. It was a good feeling out there; it's nice to beat him."
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