Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, Monaco, ATP Masters 1000

[Billie]

OMG what a point, 33 shots....Gael can't breathe...

Both guys with gutsy plays.

 

[Federberg]

One of the most entertaining sets of quality tennis I've seen in some time

 

[Bert]

What a hold !!!!!!!

 

[britbox]

Yep, huge hold from Gael. Don't think Nadal did a huge lot wrong.

 

[Bert]

One of the most entertaining sets of quality tennis I've seen in some time

Agree ! That's a great match. Just wondering how long they will be able to maintain such a rythm.

 

[britbox]

Monfils cracks.

 

[Federberg]

quick set to come now I'm sure

 

[Billie]

On his 5th set point Nadal takes the first set 7:5 when Monfils double faults.

 

[Bert]

Monfils looks like he has spent all his energy in the first set, slower and plays shorter now

 

[Bert]

Funny fact : this first set lasted longer than any of Gael's macthes in the tournament

 

[Billie]

Gael with a break. Maybe he does have something left in him.

 

[britbox]

Gael's not protecting his own serve too well either.

 

[Billie]

Gael's not protecting his own serve too well either.

Right on cue, G facing 3...now 2 break points.

 

[britbox]

Big hold there though.

 

[britbox]

WTA stuff when it comes to protecting a service game.

 

[Billie]

It is still a very tight match. I am pleasantly surprised at Gael's resolve, even if he double faulted on that set point. Nice match so far.

 

[britbox]

Monfils looked gassed between points and also clutching the left knee.

 

[britbox]

...and then breaks... still, it seems easier to break than hold judging by this match.

 

[Billie]

Monfils looked gassed between points and also clutching the left knee.

He is gasping for air because of the physical match. I hope there is nothing wrong with his knee.

 

[Billie]

And we go to 3rd. Yay!!