The French Armada is still marching toward the title in Montpellier.
Seeded no.1 Richard Gasquet conceded only 4 games (6-1 6-3) to his compatriot Paul-Henri Matthieu. Richard will play another Frenchman in the quarters (Albano Olivetti).
Seed no.2 Gilles Simon was incredibly upset in straight sets (7-6 (4) 6-3 by world no. 127 (and 36 years old) Marc Gicquel that will face Nieminem for a place in the semifinal.
Local favourite Gael Monfils dismissed Joao Sousa 6-3 6-2 to play Istomin in the quarters.
Seed no.3 Jerzy Janowicz beat Mannarino 7-6 (2) 6-3 to play Roger-Vasselin in the quarters.
Here the quarters.
Gasquet – Olivetti
Janowicz – Mannarino
Monfils – Istomin
Nieminem – Gicquel
