Albert Ramos-Vinolas discusses his quarter-final win over Marin Cllic at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and reflects on his outstanding start to 2017. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Lucas Pouille came within two points of losing against Uruguayan No. 16 seed Pablo Cuevas on Friday, but fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the deciding set to win the quarter-final 6-0, 3-6, 7-5 in one hour and 58 minutes. The No. 11 seed kept hopes alive of a first French titlist at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters since Cedric Pioline hoisted the trophy in 2000 (d. Dominik Hrbaty). "I believed I could win until the end. Even when I was down, I believed I still could turn it around. That made the difference,” said Pouille. “I felt the tension, but he felt the tension too. I was very happy I remained solid.” Pouille, who reached his third ATP World...
Watch Friday highlights from the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters as Spanish pairing Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez oust fourth seeds Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Watch Friday highlights from the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters as French duo Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut clinch a spirited comeback. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Albert Ramos-Vinolas continued his run of form at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Friday when he reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final in beating Monaco resident and fifth seed Marin Cilic. Ramos-Vinolas, who is contesting his fifth clay-court tournament of the year (15-5 match record), experienced no let-up from Thursday’s victory over World No. 1 Andy Murray when he defeated Cilic 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-2 in two hours and 33 minutes. The Spaniard, who is currently at a career-high No. 24 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, picked up his lone ATP World Tour title at the SkiStar Swedish Open (d. Verdasco) in July 2016. Last month, he finished runner-up at the Brasil Open to Pablo Cuevas, a player...