Monaco fights but can not beat Llodra

France, September 17, 2010.- Juan Monaco put everything on the field but he could not defeat Michael Llodra and fell against the Frenchman 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in 3 hours and 22 minutes of game. France took the lead in the Davis Cup against Argentina 1-0 and now the expectations are pinned on Nalbandian.

In the first set, the players measured their movements in the beginning, but Monaco broke the French serve in the third point and seemed ready to take the lead. But Llodra recovered, he made a break and went to 4-4. Then he strengthened, and won the set 7-5 with a double fault of the Argentine.

In the second set ‘Pico’ recovered and dominated. He broke serve to take the lead with 4-2 and the difference was maintained until the end, winning the set 6-4.

The third set was very even. Monaco held firm but the French broke in the twelfth point and took the set 7-5.

Llodra in the final set reappeared in all his dimensions, to press with powerful shots and accuracy until he broke and took the set by 6-3.