Frenchman Gael Monfils has moved into the quarterfinals after beating fellow frenchman Richard Gasquet in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5. The 24 year old Monfils made the 2.5 hour match look easy as he slide around the court dropping shots, chasing shots and performing like an All-Pro safety covering the football field, subsequently closing out the match serving his 14th ace.
He become the first frenchman to enter the quarter finals of the U.S. Open in the last 10 years (Arnaud Clement) with the win. The 17th ranked Monfils moves on and will face the winner of the Fish-Djokovic match, which is underway this afternoon. Monfils is familiar with both players as he is 0-1 v. Fish and 0-4 v. Djokovic.
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