Juan Monaco plonks Vasek Pospisil to enter semis – Proton Malaysian Open 2012
Second seed, Juan Monaco, stomped over the Canadian youngster, Vasek Pospisil, in straight sets at the Proton Malaysian Open 2012 on Friday. He juggled up a 6-3, 6-4 success against the 22-year-old to power into the semi-final at this indoor hard court event
taking place in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
The Argentinean number two unveiled his true colours after conquering Pospisil in their second meeting. The players previously fought each other at the Rogers Cup and after earning this glory, Monaco improved to a 2-0 lifetime in the FedEx ATP (Association
of Tennis Professionals) Head 2 Head Series against the world number 122 and advanced into the final four at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Monaco commented in an on-court interview after trashing his opponent:
"I played very well, I can't complain. I think I served very well and I was very focussed in important games and important points. I'm very happy with the way I played."
The 28-year-old thundered into this ATP World Tour 250 Series event. He drew the first blood in the opening game and took the initial lead. Monaco then swiftly plucked his entire serves without facing any barrier and cashed in his second break chance in
the last game, eventually sealing the opener with a 6-3 win.
Ranked 11th in the world, Monaco kept momentum flowing in the proceeding set. He amazingly brushed off both breakpoints he faced to keep his entire serves. The Argentine got the breakthrough in the last game and clinched the set with a 6-4 score
line. He converted one out of five break opportunities to his advantage and stole the show.
Next in line for Monaco is the third seed, Kei Nishikori from Japan.
The Asian number one commented about his battle against Monaco:
“He's been playing well this year, reached the Top 10, but I have nothing to lose and will try to play like today."
Nishikori recorded a 6-4 retirement victory against the Russian challenger, Nikolay Davydenko, to set up this epic clash. He amazingly warded off all three breakpoints he encountered to keep his entire serves. The Japanese number one capitalised in one out
of four break chances to bag the opener.
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