Juan Carlos barely raises a sweat
from Roland Garros official website
Third seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero moved swiftly into the third round early Thursday, after his opponent, Chilean Nicolas Massu retired injured during their encounter on Court Two.
2002 finalist Fererro, one of the big threats for this year's singles title, had forged a comfortable 6-2 3-0 lead before Massu called it a day. The 23-year-old Chilean sprained his left ankle during his first round win over Magnus Norman and it had failed to heal in time for today's match.
Despite pounding down 12 winners (including five aces) to Ferrero's nine in the opening stages of the match, the big-serving Massu played low percentage tennis during his 42 minutes on court. He failed to back up his ferocious first serve (the fastest of which clocked 197km/h) with consistent play from the baseline. A telling 28 unforced errors (to the Spaniard's eight) sealed his fate.
Ferrero has reached the semi finals or better in each of his four appearances at Roland-Garros. His record on clay this year now stands at an imposing 23-2.
Needless to say, the man they nicknamed 'Mosquito' because of his speed and physique stands ready to sting the winner of the clash between veterans Tim Henman and Todd Martin in the third round.
Match Facts
Fererro's career record on clay now stands at 116-27.
Ferrero's winning percentage on his first serve was 90%.
Ferrero converted four of six break points.
from Roland Garros official website
Third seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero moved swiftly into the third round early Thursday, after his opponent, Chilean Nicolas Massu retired injured during their encounter on Court Two.
2002 finalist Fererro, one of the big threats for this year's singles title, had forged a comfortable 6-2 3-0 lead before Massu called it a day. The 23-year-old Chilean sprained his left ankle during his first round win over Magnus Norman and it had failed to heal in time for today's match.
Despite pounding down 12 winners (including five aces) to Ferrero's nine in the opening stages of the match, the big-serving Massu played low percentage tennis during his 42 minutes on court. He failed to back up his ferocious first serve (the fastest of which clocked 197km/h) with consistent play from the baseline. A telling 28 unforced errors (to the Spaniard's eight) sealed his fate.
Ferrero has reached the semi finals or better in each of his four appearances at Roland-Garros. His record on clay this year now stands at an imposing 23-2.
Needless to say, the man they nicknamed 'Mosquito' because of his speed and physique stands ready to sting the winner of the clash between veterans Tim Henman and Todd Martin in the third round.
Match Facts
Fererro's career record on clay now stands at 116-27.
Ferrero's winning percentage on his first serve was 90%.
Ferrero converted four of six break points.
