Taking four hours and 25 minutes, not to mention a crucial 10-minute service hold at 4-4 in the deciding set, France and their Frenchman errupt Suzzane-Lenglen following match point.

The Spaniard progresses into the round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for the first time.

MATCH POINT: The Spaniard pulls off the Miami Open second-round victory in straight sets, sending the Indian Wells semifinalist packing.