5/8/11 7:55 PM | Kelli DeMario
Richard Gasquet is through to the second round at the Masters 1000 Rome after taking out Albert Montanes in straight sets. Juan Monaco also advanced, following his hard-fought victory over Andreas Seppi.
(16) Richard Gasquet def. Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3
Sixteenth seed Richard Gasquet earned his fifth win over Albert Montanes on Sunday, having taken down the Spaniard in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. The 24-year-old Frenchman tallied 7 aces and four breaks of serve through an hour and 12 minutes. By virtue of the opening-round success, Gasquet improved his second record to 17-9.
Juan Monaco def. Andreas Seppi 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
World No. 37 Juan Monaco came through the first round on Sunday, after holding off Andreas Seppi in three sets. The 27-year-old Argentine secured five of 11 break point chances, en route to a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 victory in two hours and 14 minutes. Monaco completed the effort with 34 of 40 first-service points captured.
He is slated to meet 7th seed Tomas Berdych in the second round.
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