Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils LIVE: French Open scores and updates from late-night thriller
Draper held off the challenge of Monfils to reach the third round for the first time, winning 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5
Jack Draper is through to the third round of the French Open after holding off the thrilling challenge of Gael Monfils and silencing the raucous Court Philippe-Chatrier to win a four-set classic.
The 38-year-old Monfils looked to be dragging Draper into a fifth set after breaking to lead 5-2, but the British No 1 dug deep to win the next five games in a row and seal a 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 victory at close to midnight local time in Paris. Up next for Draper in Paris? Rising 18-year-old star Joao Fonseca, who is also through to the French Open third round for the first time.
Elsewhere, Jacob Fearnley is through to the third round after opponent Ugo Humbert retired injured. Humbert, the 22nd seed, was hurt after falling over his ankle behind the baseline and Fearnley will play Cameron Norrie in an all-British third round clash.
Before then, British No 1 Katie Boulter was demolished by Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Boulter also won her first main draw match at Roland Garros on Tuesday but Keys, the Australian Open champion, was a step up in class.
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Emotional win for Joao Fonseca
New ground for Joao Fonseca! The Brazilian is through to the third round of a grand slam for the first time after beating Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 7-6 6-4.
Fonseca, who is still only 18, will play the winner of the match between Jack Draper and Gael Monfils.
Seocnd set! Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 Corentin Moutet
Serene stuff for Djokovic, while Moutet grumbles and chunters in frustration. It’s been smooth sailing for Djokovic who is looking very comfortable.
First set! Novak Djokovic 6-3 Corentin Moutet
Novak Djokovic is out on court later than expected after an epic win for Artur Fils earlier, and the three-time French Open champion is off to a good start against Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
Despite being broken in the opening game of the match, Djokovic wins the opening set 6-3 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. He had chances for the opening break in the second, but Moutet hangs on.
Stats: Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 Katie Boulter
First serve: Keys, 63% | Boulter, 62%
Win on first serve: Keys, 79% | Boulter, 53%
Win on second serve: Keys, 59% | Boulter, 38%
Receiving points won: Keys, 53% | Boulter, 28%
Winners: Keys, 20 | Boulter, 10
UF errors: Keys, 16 | Boulter, 27
Break points: Keys, 5/17 | Boulter, 1/3
Total points won: Keys, 73 | Boulter, 49
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Better news for Cameron Norrie, however. He’s into the third round of the French Open after polishing off a straight-sets win over Federico Gomez. After a close opener, Norrie runs away with a 7-6 6-2 6-1 victory.
Having beaten Daniil Medvedev in the first round, Norrie will play the winner of the match between Jacob Fearnley and Ugo Humbert.
There could be an all-British battle in round three.
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Keys thunders the backhand return at Boulter’s feet and brings up a second match point, this time against serve.
Keys goes big on the next return, crushing the forehand at Boulter who can’t respond on her forehand.
There’s smiles and hugs at the net but that was ruthless victory from Keys over the British No 1.
It’s 6-1 6-3 to Keys.
*Katie Boulter 1-6 3-5 Madison Keys - Boulter breaks
Boulter ends the run of points against serve and then gets a couple of break point chances! Boulter takes it as Keys goes long on the forehand. So that’s one break back.
Katie Boulter 1-6 2-5 Madison Keys*
“Too good” Boulter says as Keys trashes a return winner past her. Boulter, though, saves a match point.
Keys nets as Boulter wins a rare game. The American will look to serve it out next.
*Katie Boulter 1-6 1-5 Madison Keys
I make that 12 points in a row on serve for Madison Keys in the second set. She’s now just one game away from the third round.
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