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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.