Federer advances in Monte Carlo.

Roger Federer advances to the 3rd round at the Monte Carlo masters series tournament. A win in two sets 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-1) over Andreas Seppi of Italy.

Rafael Nadal has defeated Juan Ignacio Chela quickly by 6-3 6-1. Nadal advances to the next round.

Roger Federer has been dealing with minor injuries lately and it shows in his late month results. He is not as dominant as he usually is when he is totally fit. Federer will play a south korean, Lee Hyung-taik in his third round match. More second and third round matches are scheduled today in Monte Carlo.

ATP rankings:
1-Federer R..... 7290
2-Nadal R.........4875
3-Roddick A......2980
4-Davydenko N.2825
5-Gonzalez F.....2755
6-Robredo T......2645
7-Djokovic N.....2540
8-Ljubicic I........2270
9-Blake J...........2150
10-Murray A......2125