2 Min ago: 02:28
Monfils 3-6 6-4 3-6 2-2* Draper
Jack Draper sends Monfils scurrying around the court before effortlessly directing a half-volley backhand into the open side of the court to kick off his service game.
An unreturnable serve extends his lead, and then in another lengthy baseline exchange, Monfils comes up short, with Draper finishing the point with a stunning backhand drop shot that earns a thumbs up from his opponent.
Draper wraps up the game with another unreturnable serve, shifting the pressure back onto Monfils.
10m ago:
Monfils 3-6 6-4 3-6 *2-1 Jack Draper
Monfils is not backing down! He approaches the net and powers a forehand that Draper can’t handle, resulting in a net error from the Brit.
Monfils climbs to a 30-0 lead while keeping a smile on his face, seemingly entertained by something in the crowd.
Draper then makes a poor return that sails long, handing Monfils the game.
14min ago:
Monfils 3-6 6-4 3-6 *1-0 Draper
Will Monfils find a way back here? He begins brightly, going up 30-15, but Draper continues to overpower him, hitting a gorgeous backhand to level the score.
The score reaches 40-40 as Draper establishes an advantage, only to be drawn back to deuce.
Monfils then gains the advantage, rallying the crowd’s support.
Draper quickly silences them with a fierce forehand down the line. Monfils responds with a timely ace to fend off the break point.
After a nine-minute battle, Monfils returns to deuce, eventually securing the game to continue his comeback.
36m ago:
Game and set: Monfils 3-6 6-4 3-6 Draper
Draper advances to the net and drives his forehand into the open area of Monfils’ court.
He then pushes a backhand wide, allowing Monfils to claim a point at 30-15, before the Frenchman levels the game with Draper’s volley going wide.
Monfils nets a backhand, granting Draper a set point.
The British No. 1 concludes the set with a stylish drop shot.