World number one Roger Federer and protecting champion Andy Murray together all right reached the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati on Thursday.
Federer had the tougher task, taken to three sets by David Ferrer of Spain before prevailing 3-6 6-4 6-3 in their third round match.
Murray, fresh from his victory in the Montreal Masters and up to number two in the world rankings, brushed aside Radek Stepanek 6-4 6-1.
He will next play Julien Benneteau of France, who saw off Guillermo Garcia Lopez of Spain in three hard fought sets.
The Scot is in tremendous form in the build up to the U.S. Open where Federer defends the title he won last year, beating Murray in the final.
"I need to keep this run going as long as possible," Murray told Sky Sports after his routine victory.
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