Jeremy Chardy has delighted the locals with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over 17th seed David Goffin in the third round of the French Open.
In a match filled with long rallies and poor serving, neither player was able to take full control in the opening set as they shared four breaks before Chardy made the fifth breakthrough to clinch the lead.
Both players quickly improved on serve, but the pressure remained on Goffin, who saved three break points before losing his serve when Chardy capitalised on the next opportunity.
The unseeded Frenchman then converted set point at the third attempt and a break in the opening game of the third set put him on course for victory.
Goffin remained well below his best as he struggled to find a way back into the match, and Chardy took full advantage to secure another break before wrapping up the win.
Callum Mulvihill
