Montpellier, France: Latest Update (02/04/12)

Written by: Staff on 4th February 2012

Montpellier, France: Latest Update (02/04/12)

Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in action during his men's singles fourth round match against Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 22 January 2012. EPA/MAST IRHAM |

Singles – Quarterfinal: (1) T Berdych def. N Mahut 6-3 6-4

This has been a great event for Frenchmen, but of course Tomas Berdych is the strongest player in the field by a wide margin. Berdych has now matched his eighteenth event; additional points will count.

Singles – Quarterfinal: (2) G Simon def. G Rufin (WC) 7-6(7-5) 6-7(2-7) 6-2

Gilles Simon is definitely earning his points the hard way — but at least he earned some. This match counted for him. Although he needs one more win to clinch the #12 ranking.

Singles – Quarterfinal: (3) G Monfils def. (8) J Nieminen 6-3 6-3

Still no points for Gael Monfils, but he costs Jarkko Nieminen any chance to rise above #45. Monfils still has a shot at #12 — if he wins the title here and Gilles Simon loses his next match.

Singles – Quarterfinal: (7) P Kohlschreiber def. (4) R Gasquet 6-2 3-6 6-3

So close to having the top four seeds in the semifinal…. But Richard Gasquet loses his chance to make the Top Fifteen. Philipp Kohlschreiber is up to probably #31; a final would make him Top Thirty.

Doubles – Semifinal: (3) Hanley/J Murray def. Brown/Zovko 6-3 3-6 10-5 (Match TB)