It was already an eventful day in Bercy. But the last Frenchman in the draw wouldn't let Friday end without producing more excitement. Julien Benneteau continued his dream run at his final Rolex Paris Masters, advancing to his second ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final (2014 Shanghai) with a victory over the highest seed remaining, No. 3 Marin Cilic, 7-6(5), 7-5. "I believe that win ranks quite high in everything I achieved in my career," Benneteau said. "When it's over, we'll see what will be the final ranking. It's a bit early to say. But, of course, individually, I believe it's my most beautiful emotion ever." Benneteau’s triumph came in what was only his fifth Masters 1000 quarter-final. And despite...
Watch doubles highlights of Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo versus Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez on Friday at the Rolex Paris Masters. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Watch Hot Shot as John Isner showcases fine touch and soft hands to end a baseline rally on Friday against Juan Martin del Potro at the Rolex Paris Masters. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
John Isner’s chances of qualifying for his first Nitto ATP Finals were slim at the start of the week. But after eliminating the 13th seed, Juan Martin del Potro, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4, in the quarter-finals of the Rolex Paris Masters, the 32-year-old is within two matches of turning his London dreams into a reality. "It was very satisfying and I was confident going into this match," Isner said. "I took the court knowing that I've been playing pretty well. And also playing with a bit of house money after yesterday, being down 5-2 in the third set [against Grigor Dimitrov]. I sort of escaped yesterday and was given some new life today and I think I took advantage of it."...
Serbian qualifier Filip Krajinovic reacts to reaching the Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals - his first tour-level semi-final for seven years. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.