Up next on Hisense Arena is third-seeded David Ferrer against the French challenger Adrian Mannarino. Both just finishing up their warm-ups and ready to do battle.

MATCH - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 6-3 MANNARINO: Ferrer wins! What a rally to finish on - a long and gruelling point climaxing with a brilliant inside-out forehand winner from the victor. Ferrer looked fresh as daises all match, but as soon as the final ball was struck he limped back to his chair and half-collapsed into it in exhaustion.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 5-3 MANNARINO: Ferrer holds to put himself a game away from the third round.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 4-3 MANNARINO: In spite of his visible exhaustion, Mannarino has admirably remained tight to the Spaniard throughout this fourth set and refused to roll over. Another routine hold for the Frenchman.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 4-2 MANNARINO: Another routine hold from Ferrer, who is edging closer and closer to victory.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 3-2 MANNARINO: Mannarino waltzes through a service game before briefly seeing the trainer at the change of ends.

BREAK - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 2-1 MANNARINO: Ferrer breaks! The Frenchman seems to be struggling now, while Ferrer looks typically energized in the searing heat.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 1-1 MANNARINO: Ferrer responds with a routine hold of his own. Interestingly, the Spaniard is taking the initiative far more and seems ready to end his struggling opponent.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 0-1 MANNARINO: A much calmer start to the fourth set for Mannarino. A routine service game to ease himself in.

SET - FERRER 7-6 5-7 6-0 MANNARINO: And with an arrow-like backhand down-the-line, Ferrer takes the third set 6-0. Sadly for Mannarino, it seems his victorious second set inadvertantly galvanised the real David Ferrer into action.

BREAK - FERRER 7-6 5-7 5-0 MANNARINO: Ferrer now a game away from serving some of the finest Valencian tapas alongside his bagel. A harsh score for the Frenchman to take, but tennis is a harsh sport.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 4-0 MANNARINO: As the Frenchman fades in the heat, Ferrer continues to go from strength to strength. Four games in a row and the Spaniard doesn't look like halting anytime soon.

BREAK - FERRER 7-6 5-7 3-0 MANNARINO: And there goes the double break! The world number three has kicked things up a few notches and Mannarino is struggling to keep up.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 5-7 2-0 MANNARINO: Ferrer quickly consolidates his break with an easy hold. After the error-filled performance of the previous two sets, the Spaniard suddenly can't miss.

BREAK - FERRER 7-6 5-7 1-0 MANNARINO: The third seed immediately strikes back, getting to work on the Mannarino backhand and tirelessly grinding him into the ground.

SET - FERRER 7-6 5-7 MANNARINO: Apologies for the lack of coverage, we have had technical difficulties. Mannarino takes the second set with a flurry of sweet backhands. Mr Ferrer is not happy.

GAME - FERRER 7-6 4-5 MANNARINO: Seething and monologuing towards his box, Ferrer squanders numerous break points.