Fernando Verdasco emerged victorious over Juan Monaco 7-5 6-2 after the Argentine put up a good fight in the first set. Monaco obtained an early break in the first set and managed to hold onto it for most of the set. While serving for the first set, Monaco had a sloppy game that allowed Verdasco to break back. The break leveled the set to 5-5. After a contested service game, Verdasco managed to hold after Monaco had a few break point opportunities. The Spaniard broke Monaco after the Argentine had another sloppy service game to win the first set.
In the second set, Monaco broke in the first game of the set and held to take the lead at 2-0. Verdasco then stepped up his game. The Spanish heat caused Monaco to make more unforced errors. Verdasco then went on to win six games in row to take the set and the match.
Verdasco will now meet Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. Nadal is currently 8-0 over Verdasco, so it looks like the Madrileno has a large task on his hands. There is always a first time for everything.
(Image: Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open)
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