Ferrer, Simon survive scares to advance
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E-mail Shanghai Daily, October 31, 2013
Defending champion David Ferrer was pushed to three sets by Czech Lukas Rosol in his opening match at the Paris Masters yesterday before winning 6-0, 2-6, 6-3.
Rosol, who is part of his country's squad to face Serbia in the Davis Cup final on November 15, showed little interest in the first set before fighting back to give Ferrer a scare when he won the second set 6-2.
However, the experience of the 31-year-old Grand Slam finalist proved decisive in the final frame as Ferrer consistently put pressure on Rosol's serve and was rewarded with a third round tie against Frenchman Gilles Simon.
The Nice native defeated Nicolas Mahut in a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3) match.
"It was very difficult for both of us and we both had problems," said a relieved Simon.
"It's the last tournament of the year and we're ready to die out there," Simon said.
Earlier, big-serving American John Isner bombarded Polish qualifier Michal Przysiezny with 27 aces on the way to a 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3 win.
Isner will next face world No. 2 Novak Djokovic.
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