In a high-flying, spectacular performance from the Frenchman, Monfils served huge, passed beautifully and controlled much of the play from inside the baseline. Clearly irritated that he could not impose himself, Roddick began to complain to the chair umpire late in the second set that he could not see the ball properly and subsequently lost his cool. He had numerous chances to break Monfils serve, but could convert only 1 of 10 break points, while the Frenchman broke him six times. The American was phlegmatic after the match, saying that the conditions were the same for both players and that he merely failed to execute his game plan. "He served really big at the right times," said Roddick of Monfils. "His timing on the serves - in streaks, two or three in a row - was bad for me and great for him." | Local hero Gael Monfils whipped the Parisian crowd up into a frenzy as the night drew in, defeating No6 seed Andy Roddick in straight sets 6-4 6-2 6-3 to earn a Roland Garros rematch with Roger Federer. The American was furious that the game was not suspended as the light faded, but in truth he was second best throughout the contest.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monfils ousts Roddick in fading light
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