Juan Monaco slaughtered Robby Ginepri to enter semis - US Men’s Clay Court Championships 2013
Argentinean star, Juan Monaco, devastated the local qualifier, Robby Ginepri, with a bagel at the US Men’s Clay Court Championships 2013 on Friday. He notched up a 6-1, 6-0 victory against the qualifier to secure a place in the final four at this ATP (Association
of Tennis Professionals) World Tour 250 series even taking place in Houston, United States of America.
Seeded third at this clay court event, Monaco reeled off last eleven games and cruised into the semi-finals. The players previously met each other in Poertschach five years ago and after stealing this show, he improved to a 2-0 lifetime in the FedEx ATP
Head 2 Head series against the American.
“From the beginning, I had a good feeling. I was serving well,” said Monaco. “Every game I got more confident. I played very well. Maybe it Robby didn't have a good day. I have great memories on this court.
Monaco made a convincing entry into this battle. After Ginepri held his serve in the second game, the Argentinean unleashed his skills and bagged the opener with a breadstick.
The former world number 10, Monaco maintained his intensity in the proceeding set. He continued firing massive shots and subsequently clinched the set with a bagel.
Next in queue for Monaco is the local seed, John Isner. He reflected,
“John is a great player. I'll have to play like today or even better tomorrow if I want to beat him. I have to be focused. When I get the opportunity, I can't miss it. I have to be ready.”
The fifth seeded Isner rallied past the Lithuanian challenger, Ricardas Berankis, in a three-set thriller to set up this clash. He smashed 19 aces and clobbered a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 score line against the 22-year-old.
In the other semi-final, top seeded Nicolas Almagro will face off world number 144, Rhyne Williams. The Spanish number three nudged up a 6-4, 6-4 victory against seventh seeded Paolo Lorenzi in 81 minutes. Williams on the other hand rallied past Ruben Ramirez
Hidalgo in three sets to progress at this tournament.
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