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BREAK! - FERRER 6-7 2-1 MONACO. After the blow of losing the first-set TB, Ferrer hits back to snare the early break in the second.

D. Ferrer vs J. Mónaco | Roland-Garros
Men's Singles | Round 2 | 26.05.2016 | Paris
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D. Ferrer (11)
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J. Mónaco
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Marcus Foley

Updated 26/05/2016 at 20:16 GMT


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Highlights: David Ferrer recovers to beat Juan Monaco

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GAME, SET AND MATCH! - FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-2 MONACO. Ferrer wins in four sets! The baseline battle concludes as Monaco fizzes long after a brilliant return winner had set up two match points. It was three hours and 13 minutes of gladiatorial combat and the 11th seed will now look forward to a round three clash.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 5-2 MONACO. Another battle from deuce but once more Ferrer is the one who comes through it. He's one game away from winning this bruising epic.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 4-2 MONACO. It's the type of service game Monaco's been needing for a while. A hold to 15 is accomplished with pure audacity. A sliced dropshot from the baseline bamboozles Ferrer and keeps his slim hopes alive.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 4-1 MONACO. Ferrer consolidates to 30 after another hard-fought affair. The finish line to this marathon is edging closer for the 11th seed. He just loves these scenarios!
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BREAK! - FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 3-1 MONACO. The words 'deuce, long rally and break point' once again form part of a summary of a game in this match. This time there's a twist. Ferrer has the BP but as Monaco hones in on a winner the ball crashes off the net and flies way out of court. Big moment for Ferrer and agony for Monaco.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 2-1 MONACO. Ferrer coming out on top in another baseline blitz despite the blip of a double fault.
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Sheer grit and resilience on show.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 1-1 MONACO. Yet another long battle sees Monaco save BPs and win it with a quite astonishing bullet of a winner down the line. One of the shots of the match!
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Don't forget - set your watches!
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 1-0 MONACO. Another blow for Monaco. He has a BP to give himself a real boost at the start of the fourth, but he can't convert. Ferrer is the eternal fighter and digs himself out of the hole to get in front on the scoreboard.
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Ferrer loves fighting tennis.
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SET! - FERRER 6-7 6-3 6-4 MONACO. The 11th seed takes the lead in the match! He responds to the break by hitting back. It isn't without fortune however, as a brilliant rally sees his pass clip the net. Monaco can only react and Ferrer's volley secures two set points. The Argentine has struggled mentally in the latter part of this set and his woeful shot choice with a poor slice into the net all-but handed the initiative to his opponent.
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Epic tussle.
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BREAK! - FERRER 6-7 6-3 5-4 MONACO. Juan lets out an anguished cry as he lets a 0-30 lead slip. But Ferrer offers him another chance with an overcooked dropshot and from there the Argentine claims the break to keep his dream alive.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 5-3 MONACO. Juan finds his feet from 15-30 down and saves a BP soon. It's another baseline battle at deuce but the Argentine manages to keep his opponent at bay to stay in the set. Ferrer will now serve for the 2-1 lead but it's not over just yet.
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FERRER 6-7 6-3 5-2 MONACO. David benefits from some cheap points and easily consolidates to love. Ferrer closing on a 2-1 lead.
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BREAK! - FERRER 6-7 6-3 4-2 MONACO. It's a third straight break of serve and means Ferrer is back in the ascendancy. Some nervy errors including a double fault offer up double BP to the Spaniard. Monaco saves one but then slaps a forehand into the net on the run.