Richard soars to straight sets win in Marseille
Date: 14 février 2007 à 22:04:09 CET
Sujet: Tournaments (English)


Richard has defeated Jan Hernych 6-1, 7-5.

In the second round he will face Marc Giquel. The match will be first in the evening session starting at 7.00pm. Thursday's order of play

Richard enjoyed a superb first set of tennis against Hernych. Building up his attack from the baseline, Richard secured an early break, taking a 3-1 lead. At 4-1, Richard applied more pressure and pushed ahead with a double break.

Serving for the set, a trademark backhand winner with some big serving took Richard to 40-0 and three set points. At 40-15, a mid court, forehand winner sealed the set 6-1.

Richard again ceased the momentum and went up an early break in the second set, out rallying Hernych with some strong groundstrokes.

At 3-2, Richard saved three break points, with some help from a sublime backhand, and spectacular all-court play.

However, Hernych scrambled a foothold back into the match, breaking Richard to level the set at 4-4.

Richard did not relent his hold on the match for long, and upped the pressure to grab a crucial break at 5-5.

Serving for the match at 6-5, two aces helped Richard to get to match point. With the crowd chanting "Richard! Richard!", Richard hit an unreturnable serve to book himself a place in the second round.












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