So after almost 90 minutes of play, as predicted before, Fernando Gonzalez becomes the first quarterfinalist of 2009 French Open. In a match that did not see any break of serve in favour of the Romanian Victor Hanescu, Fernando Gonzalez registered a straight sets win to move to the last eight.
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Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
6 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and raises his arms in victorious elation.
40-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand jumps the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the match point
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Kick serve, weak return from Hanescu goes wayward
0-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
5 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Brief rally till Gonzalez produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
40-A
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal forehand and gets another break point
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! After a short rally Hanescu sends a forehand long
A-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
A-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Powerfull forehand from Hanescu forces an error from Gonzalez
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand down the line
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! A controversial decision from the chair umpire gets Gonzalez the point
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and completely outfoxes Hanescu with a drop-shot
40-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand passing shot attempt goes straight into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand return over the line
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand down the line misses the court
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
4 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! After a short rally Hanescu sends a sliced backhand long
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu Backhand return goes wayward
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand on a short ball, forcing error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Weak return from Hanescu goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Gonzalez continues his solid serving to avoid any break opportunities to Hanescu and with another service game to open, he will attempt to consolidate his lead.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez dumps the routine forehand return into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez smacks a forehand down the line
40-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a backhand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu serve and scrambles a brutal forehand up the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes backhand over the line
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
3 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez comes up with another big serve
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez Forehand return goes wayward
A-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Weak return from Gonzalez goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu wrongfoots Gonzalez with a backhand crosscourt to save the break point
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal forehand
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking forehand down the line and Hanescu fails to control it
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and completely outfoxes Hanescu with a drop-shot
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Weak return from Gonzalez goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand return goes straight into the net
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
2 - 0
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and completely outfoxes Hanescu with a drop-shot
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Brief rally till Gonzalez produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand forcing error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
LET.
0-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez dumps the routine forehand into the net
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
1 - 0
Game
Double Fault, Winner: Gonzalez!!! What a miss! double fault by V Hanescu
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu races to the net and volleys with soft hands
15-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu smacks a forehand crosscourt
0-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! With the help of some goo court coverage, Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand down the line and forces error
0-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand pass down the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking forehand down the line and Hanescu fails to control it
With one more set to go, Gonzalez gives something to smile to all his fans and rookies who have put their money on the Chilean as a result of his impressive performance throughout the year
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu Forehand return goes wayward and Gonzalez pockets the second set for a big 2-0 lead in the match
40-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Powerfull backhand return from Hanescu forces an error from Gonzalez
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez gears up and pours the pressure on Hanescu with a flashing inside out forehand winner, three set points
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a delightful forehand winner up the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez opens with a thumping forehand down the line
So with a crucial break in hand, Gonzalez will serve for a two sets to love lead.
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Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand down the line and gets the elusive breakl
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
0-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking on-the-run backhand down the line and Hanescu fails to control it
0-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Powerfull forehand from Gonzalez forces an error from Hanescu
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu pushes backhand over the line
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and completely outfoxes Hanescu with a drop-shot, forcing error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez rushes to the net and punches away a drive volley
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Weak return from Hanescu goes into the net
15-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
0-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Both players show impressive game to hold serves to head for a possible tie-break in the set.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand return of serve jumps the line
40-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Weak return from Gonzalez goes into the net
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand jumps the line
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez places another well struck drop shot for the game
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez continues his teemendous shotmaking off forehand for another inside out winner
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Gonzalez makes an attempt to get past hanescu's big first serves with some good shotmaking, But Hanescu manages to hold another one of his serves. Both players are now looking for that elusive break.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand drifts outside the court
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve
40-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line on a deep return from Gonzalez and takes the lead
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand finds way into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes backhand over the line this time
0-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping backhand down the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez smacks a forehand winner on a loose drop shot from Hanescu
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Brief rally till Gonzalez produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!!
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Weak return from Hanescu goes into the net
Hanescu raises the level of his game in the second set after a dismal performance in the first set to stay ahead. Gonzalez, on the other hand is equally forceful, ensuring that the service game are shorter that before
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Mis-hit return from Gonzalez goes into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu comes in quickly and smashes a winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal forehand up the line and Hanescu fails to control it
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious inside out forehand on a short ball
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu serves,follows it and smashes a winner
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the game
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand misses the court
40-0
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez gears up and pours the pressure on Hanescu with a flashing crosscourt winner
LET. Ball touches the net, F Gonzalez will serve again.
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking forehand up the line and Hanescu fails to control it
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the first game of the second set
40-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu scrambles back a brutal forehand, followed b y a killing smash
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Big serve, Gonzalez Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
Amid the struggle with his first serve, Fernando Gonzalez wins the first set afer just 25 minutes of play. With such phenomenal form, Gonzalez may well wrap up the match within 90 minutes.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
6 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! With another big serve, Gonzalez pockets the first serve.
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu forehand return drifts outside the court. Set point
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu forehand return misses the court
LET. Ball touches the net, F Gonzalez will serve again.
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal forehand
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
With a 5-2 lead in the set, Gonzalez will serve for the opening one after just 23 minutes of play. Impressive beginning for the Chilean.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
5 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand drifts outside the court
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand return down the line
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez crushes Hanscu's second serve with a blistering forehand return
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Hanescu!!! V Hanescu aims ace down the T
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu thwacks a dreamy forehand inside out
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes backhand return over the line
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
5 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
A-40
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand down the line misses the court by an inch
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez dumps the routine forehand into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it and smashes a winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! After a tresting ally Hanescu sends a backhand long
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Hanescu takes an impressive service game to get on the scoreboard. With a double break, Gonzalez is expected to wrap up the first set soon.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Hanescu
Gonzalez - Hanescu
4 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Hanescu gears up and pours the pressure on Gonzalez with a flashing crosscourt winner
40-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand misses the court
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand return goes straight into the net
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
4 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Weak return from Hanescu goes into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez tries a successful drop shot on third stroke in the rally.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Powerfull forehand from Gonzalez forces an error from Hanescu
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Gonzalez gets the best possible start to the match with two breaks in hand.
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
3 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking forehand up the line and Hanescu fails to control it
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal backhand down the line for another break point
30-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez forehand finds the net in the middle
15-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez backhand return misses the court
0-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand passing shot winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand up the line
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
2 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez surges towards the net and produces a sensational drop volley
40-30
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu Backhand return goes wayward
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Big serve, return from Hanescu goes into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Powerfull backhand return from Hanescu forces an error from Gonzalez
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Served By: V Hanescu Won By: Gonzalez
Gonzalez - Hanescu
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu forehand goes straight into the net and Gonzalez draws first blood in the very first game of the match
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends an on-the-run backhand long
15-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Hanescu forehand jumps the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Hanescu around the court and completely outfoxes Hanescu with a drop-shot
15-15
IN, Winner: Hanescu!!! Weak return from Gonzalez goes into the net
Fault. V Hanescu serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a delightful forehand winner up the line and crowd enjoys it too
French Open Men's Singles Fourth Round
Fernando Gonzalez vs. Victor Hanescu
Head-to-Head
Federer leads series 1-0
Last Meeting - 2004 ATP Masters Series Indian Wells R64
Gonzalez won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Gonzalez has been in a tremendous form throughout the year with some good performances in clay court tournaments under his belt. His opponent today is the Romanian Victor Hanescu, who knocked out championship's seventh seed Gilles Simon.
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