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DAVIS CUP: France-United States: American Isner returns the ball to the center

 

France and the United States are tied around a victory after the first day of their quarterfinal Davis Cup after the victory of U.S. No.1 John Isner on Gilles Simon in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 Friday in Monte Carlo.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had opened the scoring for France, beating Ryan Harrison in four sets 7-5, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in the first single.

More than ever between the two Saturday Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau to brothers Bob and Mike Bryan looks crucial.

Already winner Roger Federer in the first round in Switzerland and on clay, Isner, N.11 world, against Simon confirmed that he had become a bugbear of all land and real locomotive for his team, Private Andy Roddick, down, and Mardy Fish, package. 

Despite a less efficient service than usual (9 aces and eight double-faults), the giant of my 2.06 clearly dominated a player ranked just two places behind him and intended to be benefited ; on this surface.

But for his first big match of Davis Cup in France, Simon has missed the meeting, letting go of entry for sinking into a nightmare from which he only managed to ; glimpse out the third set.

Arrived late on Tuesday after the package Gael Monfils, it has long appeared inhibited and no tactical solution to face lightning strikes to his opponent who tried to shorten the points maximum. 

Only in the third set, Simon, more aggressive, got out of his shell to provide more openings with a 5-3 ball and even a set point at 5-4 on the service 'Isner, ruled a forehand supersonic.

Next game is the American who has managed the estate of an amazing reflex net to end a wonderful item.

"It was a tough game. I gave my service a little early and when it is before it's really quite impressive. I have a few regrets in this third set but unfortunately it does not always smile, "responded Simon.

Finally, the French never managed to take the service Isner when he lost his four times for a loss that can provide comfort her doubts.

In seven simple issue in Davis Cup, the French N.2 not won one in 2011 against the Austrian veteran Stefan Koubek. The balance becomes heavy.