Roger Federer
Roger Federer is still eyeing his first Monte-Carlo Masters Title. Reuters

World no 4 Roger Federer takes on Lukas Rosol in the third round of the 2014 Monte-Carlo Masters at the Court Central in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, on Thursday.

Where to Watch Live

The play is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm BST.Live coverage will be available on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Real-time internet updates and the live streaming link are available on ATP's official website.

Overview

Federer started his Monte-Carlo Masters campaign with an easy win over Radek Stepanek on Wednesday.

The former World No 1 and 17-time Grand Slam winner knocked his 35-year-old opponent from Czech Republic out of the competition in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, needing just 52 minutes.

Meanwhile, Rosol needed 62 minutes to overcome 33-year-old French qualifier Michael Llodra, in the previous round on Wednesday.

The Czech Republican had little trouble but managed to Llodra at bay to emerge triumphant, 6-4, 6-4, in straight sets.

The winner of the clash between Federer and Rosol will face the winner between Fabio Fognini and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Head-To-Head

Federer holds a 1-0 lead over Rosol in overall meetings. The pair have never met in any Grand Slam event.

Monte-Carlo Masters History

Federer and Rosol are facing each other in Monte-Carlo Masters for the first time.

Roger Federer