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GAME – Monfils.
Monfils back to some solid tennis now as expected after that third set triumph. Interested to see if Pouille changes any tactics here or he remains content with his own game. If he can maintain his level, I would suspect that Monfils might drop off soon. Monfils coming but Pouille still with a good advantage here.
MONFILS 6 3 6 2
POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Great serving yet again from Pouille. Monfils still talking to himself and pumping himself up mentally. Both players seem physically okay at this stage.
MONFILS 6 3 6 1
POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
Game – Monfils.
After three deuces in a very tight game, Monfils prevailed. He hasn’t dropped off at the start of this fourth set keeping some pressure on Pouille. The standard of this match just keeps rising.
MONFILS 6 3 6 1
POUILLE 7 6 4 0
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME/THIRD SET – Monfils.
You just knew he would!
Gael Monfils takes the third set and with it some momentum and energy! After Pouille looked as if he would wrap the match up in three, Gael found some life and now he is back in the match. Can he maintain this and bring it into a fifth? Both players are playing good tennis now! Into a fourth we go on MCA.
MONFILS 6 3 6
POUILLE 7 6 4
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
SET POINT – Monfils!
Here we go! A massive moment.
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils,
A solid hold to love for Monfils. He has definitely lifted now. First serve percentage has lifted and he is starting to look convincing in his service games. Another big moment for Pouille here. Must keep serve to stay in this third set. Monfils will be looking to break here and send it into a fourth. Must be aggressive here, the crowd is starting to become lively now!
MONFILS 6 3 5
POUILLE 7 6 4
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
AWESOME. That was sensational tennis from Pouille. He survives two break points and his composure, temperament and shot selection has been brilliant today. On his A-GAME.
MONFILS 6 3 4
POUILLE 7 6 4
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
15-30! Now some pressure on Pouille!
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
Brilliant work here from both players. The match intencity has lifted as Monfils realizes the match is slipping away from his grasp. This set could now turn out to be crucial. If it goes to Pouille it is all over, if it goes to Monfils the momentum is with him.
MONFILS 6 3 4
POUILLE 7 6 3
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Sensational. Lucas Pouille has no nerves! Monfils was coming at the younger countrymen but he held firm with some powerful tennis. Now we are back to some great tennis! Monfils starting to get vocal here.
MONFILS 6 3 3
POUILLE 7 6 3
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils,
HERE WE GO. Monfils with some brilliant serving after being down 0-30! Pumping himself up and his energy level has risen! Is it too late or can he start the essence of a great comeback?
MONFILS 6 3 3
POUILLE 7 6 2
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Very good hold yet again from Pouille. His game style reminds me a little of Tomas Berdych. Great serve with a big strokes from the baseline.
MONFILS 6 3 2
POUILLE 7 6 2
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
Pumping himself on and trying to will himself now both physically and mentally here Gael. Still an opportunity in this early stage of the third set for Pouille to get a break while Monfils tries to find his best tennis. The crowd wants more tennis here but I’m starting to sense they might get it. Monfils is lifting yet Pouille is staying strong.
MONFILS 6 3 2
POUILLE 7 6 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
That last game didn’t distract the focused young Frenchman. He has been so composed here. However I feel as if he might need to take another chance early here, otherwise Monfils could come back in this match.
MONFILS 6 3 1
POUILLE 7 6 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils,
In that game Monfils played arguably one of the best shots you will ever see. The replay highlights will be needed! Stepping up his game, urging himself on!
MONFILS 6 3 1
POUILLE 7 6 0
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME/SECOND SET – Pouille.
How about this, the young Frenchman is leading two sets to love against Monfils. He has brought the energy, composure, shot selection and class to the court and Monfils has had no answer so far resulting in a drop of level from Gael. The question is can Pouille finish him off? Monfils has a history of coming back. Can he do it again tonight?
It’s Lucas Pouille up 2 sets to love!
MONFILS 6 3
POUILLE 7 6
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
Gael holds and makes his opponent serve for the set. Can he create any pressure here?
MONFILS 6 3
POUILLE 7 5
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Another easy game on serve for Lucas. He is absolutely cruising here and the crowd are getting a little annoyed with the attitude being shown by Monfils here. His energy is incredibly low. It seems almost inevitable that Pouille will win this sight given the body language and standard of Monfils at the moment.
MONFILS 6 2
POUILLE 7 5
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
After some more trouble in a service game, Monfils found some energy and held on just. He is on the ropes at the moment though, Pouille is looking to push on and take this game to two sets to love in his favour!
MONFILS 6 2
POUILLE 7 4
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Lucas looks as if he is in full control of this match. Staying really calm and collected and hitting his spots on serve really nicely. Monfils needs to create a chance here, or he will need to come back from two sets down. Can he get back into this match? One feels that Monfils is too good a player to let it go this easy, expecting some drama and a comeback from the seeded Frenchman soon. Credit to Pouille though, he is smashing him at the moment.
MONFILS 6 1
POUILLE 7 4
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
A very important hold for the seeded Frenchman. He is looking lack-lustre and lacking energy. He will need to increase his workrate severely to get back into this game.
MONFILS 6 1
POUILLE 7 3
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Brilliant work from Pouille here. He has shown such confidence today and Monfils is in serious trouble. Pouille has consolidated the break and the struggle is now real for Monfils. He will need to raise his level severly to get out of this trouble. Pouille playing like a seeded player right now. Sensational.
MONFILS 6 0
POUILLE 7 3
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Massive trouble for Monfils. Now down a set and a break. Pouille is doing brilliantly with his composure and Monfils is rattled and shell shocked.
MONFILS 6 0
POUILLE 7 2
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Pouille.
Another impressive game from Pouille. So far he is beating Gael with his consistency of shot and power of shot. The better player so far.
MONFILS 6 0
POUILLE 7 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog
GAME – Monfils.
Well that is a huge break. Monfils is now in control in this fourth set and who would of thought that an hour ago! The momentum has changed and the 17th seed is now back in town. Are we heading for a fifth?!
MONFILS 6 3 6 3
POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Gael Monfils vs Lucas Pouille: 2015 Australian Open live scores, blog