Djokovic rallies to defeat Monaco in 3 sets in Monte Carlo

A not 100% Nole survives another scare. In the opening match the world no.1 had to edge Youzhny in 3 sets, now he defeated Monaco in over 2 hours.

From Nole

“It’s another big test obviously, again a two-hour match. Obviously I’m not physically out there feeling my best. Somehow feels that I always miss that half a step. But I’m trying. I’m fighting. After I lost the first set today, I tried to find that inner strength. I found it again. So that’s a positive thing. Every day brings a new challenge and we’ll see what happens tomorrow.” commented Nole.

Next vs. Nieminem

The Serb will play Nieminem in the quarters as Jarkko beat Del Potro  6-4, 4-6, 7-6(4). Head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic.

2013 ATP Monte Carlo - Draw