Federer wins comeback match
- 5 years ago
MANILA, Philippines – Roger Federer eased through his first match after an eight-week break with a comfortable victory over Radek Stepanek in the Madrid Open. Federer, who is defending his Madrid Open title, played his first match since losing to Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells tournament. Federer looked as sharp as ever as he secured a 12th victory over Stepanek in their last 14 meetings. -- Mornings @ ANC, May 8, 2013