Gael Monfils Vs Michael Russell 2012 Montpellier Open

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 11:07 am , filed under Other Tournaments by Peter Johnson

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"Gael Monfils Vs Michael Russell 2012 Montpellier Open" Seed No.3, Gael Monfils will be clashing with the American, Michael Russell to book his place in the final eight of the 2012 Montpellier Open.

World No.13, Gael Monfils will be battling in his second round encounter against the American world No.110, Michael Russell in the 2012 Montpellier Open on Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 18:05 GMT, in the Open Sud de France, which is schedule to be held in Montpellier, France.

Both the players will be playing for the third time in head to head encounters, as the seeded player, Monfils is leading the contest with 2-0 against Russell. However, in 2009 Miami Masters, Monfils has thrashed out Russell in three set thriller with a score line of 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3.

World No.13, Gael Monfils has been the third seeded player in tournament and has got a bye in his opening round. The French men in his early tournament has been defeated in stunning encounter against Mikhail Kukushkin with a score line of 6-2 7-5 5-7 1-6 6-4. However, he is one of top contenders to clinch his season opening ATP tournament at Home in France.

American world No.110, Michael Russell has defeated France player, Adrian Mannarino in straight sets 6-3 7-5. However, it will be pity difficult task for the American contender to overcome the top seeded, Monfils.

As per the predictions, it will be straight sets victory for the world No.13, Gael Monfils.

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