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3/4/11 8:17 PM | Kelli DeMario
Gilles Simon earned a critical point for France, following his straight-set singles rubber victory over Stefan Koubek. Compatriot Jeremy Chardy initially put France ahead, as he delivered a surprise defeat to World No. 10 Jurgen Melzer.
Jeremy Chardy def. Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-4, 7-5
World No. 55 Jeremy Chardy won his first match of the year, after upending World No. 10 Jurgen Melzer in straight sets. The 24-year-old Frenchman had entered into the first singles rubber at 0-4, having suffered opening-round losses through four tournaments. Chardy, who dug his way out of a break deficit in the third set, completed the two-hour and 23-minute match with 14 aces and 31 winners.
“It’s amazing for me,” Chardy said, post-match. “Since the beginning of the year I hadn’t won a match and today I played unbelievable. I’m very happy for me and for the team.”
Gilles Simon def. Stefan Koubek 6-0, 6-2, 6-3
Former World No. 6 Gilles Simon had little difficulty taking the second point for France, as he downed veteran Stefan Koubek in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2, 6-3. The 26-year-old finished the effort without facing a break point through an hour and 38 minutes of play. Simon, who recorded his third singles victory, ended the match with 41 winners and six of 12 break points converted.
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^^^ and thats the understatement of the decade
RickyDimon , 3/5/11 4:44 AM
:D
mriiidula , 3/5/11 6:23 AM
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great playing by the french, especially chardy who's been in somewhat of a slump lately.
mriiidula , 3/4/11 9:27 PM