[dijus]

Monte Carlo R1: (Q)Lapentti def. Starace 7-6(3) 6-7(2) 6-4 in classic claycourt match

over 3 hrs 20 mins

Lapentti saved 1bp when he was serving for the match at *5-4 in 3rd set.

Congrats Nico. Now You're gonna play Tipsarevic in 2nd round.

 

[LocoPorElTenis]

MC R1: Lapentti emerges the battle winner over Starace, 7-6(3) 6-7(2) 6-4

3 hours and 20 minutes of play.

 

[Sjengster]

A typically easy workout for Nicolas, a mere 3 hours and 20 minutes.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Re: MC R1: Lapentti emerges the battle winner over Starace, 7-6(3) 6-7(2) 6-4

Poto deserved to lose:smash:

 

[zicofirol]

Re: MC R1: Lapentti emerges the battle winner over Starace, 7-6(3) 6-7(2) 6-4

nice win for lapentti, claycourt battle...

 

[Caio_Brasil]

Nico :worship:

He still has the game to win a thriller like this one, amazing

VAMOS NICO

 

[Sjengster]

I actually thought I would get there first, but now I'm just part of the herd. Ah well, do your thang, mods.

 

[martine2]

:banana: NICO!!! Well done!

 

[Voo de Mar]

:worship: Nico's first MS win since Miami 2005.

 

[scarecrows]

too many chances lost in the first set from Potito

 

[dylan24]

pathetic potato salad

 

[Rumour]

Nicely done Lapentti

 

[guille&tati4life]

Well played Nico :worship:

 

[star]

Nico Nico Nico! :hug: :hug: How I wish I could have seen that.

Of all the mickey mouse tournaments in Europe, Monte Carlo is the one I'd most like to see.

 

[scarecrows]

Nico Nico Nico! :hug: :hug: How I wish I could have seen that.

Of all the mickey mouse tournaments in Europe, Monte Carlo is the one I'd most like to see.

:scratch:

 

[alfonsojose]

Potato mess :tape: Lapentti moonballs everything back

 

[Klaas_nalbandian]

I love lapentti, allways that give away set in mind at the AO years ago

 

[star]

:scratch:

Kidding!

 

[octatennis]

well done for nico, playing like the old times. know i hope he can beat tipsarevic.:worship::worship::wavey:

 

[StevoTG]

Fantastic win Nico :hatoff:

Brilliant result for him, best of luck in R2