Janko and Lukasz are playing just their second tournament together, following a quarter-final showing in Miami two months ago.

They will next face the Bryan brothers.

Match Facts

• Wawrinka won a total of 59 points to Tipsy’s 44
• Wawrinka converted six of his nine break points compared to Janko’s two of five
• Jankela failed to break Wawrinka’s serve in the second set
• Janko won just four of 20 points on his second serve
• Janko committed more double-faults, 2-1, while each had three aces

In the doubles second round to be played tomorrow at about 4pm, Janko and doubles partner Lukasz Kubot of Poland will meet No. 5 seeds Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek.

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Janko has played in Rome four times before and his best result was reaching the second round in 2009. Last year he didn’t compete because of an injury.

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Tipsarevic, who had ousted his compatriot and world number one Djokovic earlier in the tournament, simply failed to adjust to the conditions as quickly as Federer, who broke in the fourth game of the match after a barrage of forehand winners.

And with the world number three utterly dominant behind his own serve, there was little way back for the Serb.

Federer, who mixed up his play and was prepared to attack the net and volley, then wrapped up the opening set in half an hour after setting up more break points with a ripping backhand.

There was no shortage of effort from Tipsarevic in the second set, but Federer had all the answers, once again breaking in the fourth game of the set, this time sealing the game with an outrageous forehand return across the court.

Tipsarevic pushed the 16-times Grand Slam champion to several deuces at 4-2 down on his own serve, even forcing a break point. But Federer closed the door, and kept him at bay with his serve. He landed 76% of his first serves, compared to the Serb’s figure of just 40%.

Victory was inevitable, and Federer duly sealed it after little more than an hour, to leave plenty in the tank ahead of the final where he pursues his 20th Masters 1000 title.

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No. 7 seed Janko wasted three match points on his opponent’s serve when leading 5-2 in the second set but made no mistake on his next service game. Leading 5-3, he fought back from 15-40 down to book a place in his second career ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final.

Jankela hit 30 winners, 7 aces and saved all seven break points he faced during the match.

He will next face No. 3 seed and 2006, 2009 champion Roger Federer, who posted a 6-4, 6-4 win over David Ferrer. Federer has won all four previous meetings.

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After both players held serve without facing a single break point in the opening set, Janko raced to a 4-0 lead in the tie-break. Simon fought back with three straight points, but then committed two errors and double-faulted to gift Jankela the set.

In the second set the pair continued to play at the same level, with games going on serve and neither being able to overpower his opponent and take the advantage. The crucial game of the second set turned out to be the 12th game. Simon, leading 6-5, converted the first and only break point chance he had to break Janko’s serve for the first time in the match and force a decider.

Fortunately, Tipsy maintained his composure. He dominated the third set where he was all but untouchable on his serve, winning 77 percent of the points, and ruthlessly took his chances as he broke Simon three times.

Janko now meets Novak Djokovic and is looking to improve on a 1-4 record against the top seed and defending champion.

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Delbonis, currently ranked 131st in the world, took the initiative first in the opening set when he converted the first break point of the match to snatch a break of serve from Janko. However, Tipsy rebroke immediately to force the tie-break, which went his way. He took it 7-5.

The second set saw no service breaks. The Argentinian managed to hold his nerve in the tie-break to fend off Janko’s comeback and win 8-6.

In the decider, Janko secured an early break of serve and was able to hold on to his lead to take the set 6-3 and claim the match.

Jankela will next face either Guillermo Garcia-Lopez or Gilles Simon.

Q. What’s your first tennis memory as a child?
A. Going to my practices as a 7-year-old, in my primary school, being the best in the class in bouncing the ball on my racquet.

Q. What is the best thing about being a tennis player that helps young players achieve their potential and goals?
A. Even though it’s hard sometimes, the best thing that I see is that you are alone on the court, which means that at the end of the day everything depends on you.

Q. What is your opinion on the Davis Cup when it interferes with other tournaments and would you prefer an event where you represent your country to be like the 2012 Olympics?
A. It’s a hard schedule in 2012 with the Olympics and the DC together, but I love playing for my country and so far I have not skipped a match for 13 years.

Q. Janko did you expect such a positive reaction to the Tipsy Time videos? And would you like to do something similar during another tournament?
A.I didn’t know honestly what to expect…I am glad that the people liked it.

Q. What’s the best gift you’ve received from a fan?
A. Big teddy bear…:)

Q. How do you feel when some of your fans around the world make an effort to learn Serbian just to write to you in your own language?
A. It means aloooot to see people making such an effort, and I am telling you Serbian is not an easy language.

Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
A. Music, books, series, video games.

Q. How do you relax before/after a match or generally?
A. same answer.

Q. You’ve said a couple of times that you like starcraft/world of warcraft, which faction did you play on the latter?
A. Warlock for life…At the moment Dostoyevsky/Orc/Male/Affliction Warlock…Server:Draenor

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The match started on a strong note for Nadal. The Spaniard set the tone by breaking Tipsy in his first two service games to race to a 4-0 lead and going on to take the set 6-2. The two exchanged breaks at the start of the second set, but Nadal secured two more breaks later before sealing the match.

”In the first set I was playing really well, and then at the start of the second he attacked more while I left my shots short,” Nadal said. ”But I am satisfied with the match. I am in the semifinals again. Tomorrow I will have to play at my highest level.”

Janko dominated the match with strong serving, winning 82 percent of points behind his first delivery. As a result, he never lost serve during the match as he was feeling more and more confident with every game he played. Jankela was far more aggressive on return games, converting four of his six break point chances. He also had more aces, 9-0.

Tipsy, who is hoping to reach his third semi-final of the year, will next face defending champion Rafael Nadal. He has played the Spaniard twice and lost on both occasions, including once on clay.