Eccentric Frenchman Gael Monfils booked his US Open quarter final berth where he will face former number one Roger Federer in match that has already been predicted to explode with fireworks.
Monfils defeated world number seven Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-6 (6), 7-5, lifting himself into the quarter finals for only the second time in his eight US Open appearances. In the scotching hot Tuesday at the Ashes Court, Monfils put up a brave performance against his much fancied rival although his actions on court seemed to suggest that he didn’t enjoy much of it.
He appeared upset as he vented out in his native French while staring at his racket. On one or two points, he simply stopped playing. He returned one of Dimitrov’s serves straight into the stands on purpose. He even went on to argue with the umpire.
Monfils defeated world number seven Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-6 (6), 7-5, lifting himself into the quarter finals for only the second time in his eight US Open appearances. In the scotching hot Tuesday at the Ashes Court, Monfils put up a brave performance against his much fancied rival although his actions on court seemed to suggest that he didn’t enjoy much of it.
He appeared upset as he vented out in his native French while staring at his racket. On one or two points, he simply stopped playing. He returned one of Dimitrov’s serves straight into the stands on purpose. He even went on to argue with the umpire.
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His press conference did settle the bills. He made it clear that he likes playing in the United States and in particular at the US Open.
“It is because I love to play here. I have such a good feeling here. I just feel good. I am happy, so I deliver a good game,” he suggested.
Monfils victory set up an eagerly anticipated showdown with the 17 time champion Federer. The duo clashed just a few weeks back in a Masters Series event near Cincinnati that was won by Federer.
On his way to the quarter finals on Tuesday, Federer got the best of number 17 Roberto Bautista Agut whom he dispatched 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 using an impressive service game and a heavy reliance on net approaches.
Federer also did not lose a point in his first two service games of the second set, winning 78 percent of his first serve points in the match, with eight aces against Agut, whom he was meeting for the very first time.
Both Monfils and Federer will have to up their game in the quarter final clash as they are both highly ranked.
“It is because I love to play here. I have such a good feeling here. I just feel good. I am happy, so I deliver a good game,” he suggested.
Monfils victory set up an eagerly anticipated showdown with the 17 time champion Federer. The duo clashed just a few weeks back in a Masters Series event near Cincinnati that was won by Federer.
On his way to the quarter finals on Tuesday, Federer got the best of number 17 Roberto Bautista Agut whom he dispatched 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 using an impressive service game and a heavy reliance on net approaches.
Federer also did not lose a point in his first two service games of the second set, winning 78 percent of his first serve points in the match, with eight aces against Agut, whom he was meeting for the very first time.
Both Monfils and Federer will have to up their game in the quarter final clash as they are both highly ranked.
By: Farai Diza
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