French Open Day 4

There were no major upsets today.  Here are some highlights:

1) Andy Murray again had to go 5 sets to win, this time against wild card Mathias Bourgue of France (rank 164).  Bourgue played some inspired tennis, but there’s no way Murray should have found himself in such a struggle.  That’s 10 sets in 2 matches for Murray, who played a lot of tennis leading up the French.  Let’s see if he can recoup, regroup, and last until the end.

2) I pointed out how tough Gilles Simon can be in my preview, and Guido Pella of Argentina found it out for himself today, losing to Simon in 5 sets.  Pella has had a fair year, with a win over a slightly fatigued Dominic Thiem as a highlight.  Get down in the dirt with Simon, though, and you’re asking for it. 

3) Nick Kyrgios crushed Igor Sijsling (rank 168).  Kyrgios is looking very dangerous.

4) Garbine Muguruza also destroyed Myrtille Georges of France and looked awesome.

 In the next two rounds many outstanding players will be eliminated, and the real intrigue will begin.