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Juan Monaco battles past Gael Monfils

Juan Monaco sets up a fourth-round clash with Andy Roddick after beating Gael Monfils.

Juan Monaco has beaten Gael Monfils in three sets to advance to the next round of the Miami Masters.

The Argentine battled back from a set to beat the Frenchman 4-6 6-3 6-4 in two hours and 19 minutes.

Monaco looked to have an insurmountable task ahead of him when Monfils broke his serve to go 4-2 up in the deciding set.

However, the 27-year-old dug deep to win each of the next four games and cap a remarkable comeback.

The win sets up an unlikely fourth-round match with Andy Roddick, who overcame Roger Federer.

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