French Open Day 7 picks, including Fognini vs. Monfils and Gasquet vs. Verdasco

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The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Steen Kirby of Tennis East Coast preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Saturday at Roland Garros. Included in the action is a rematch of a memorable 2010 French Open thriller between Fabio Fognini and Gael Monfils.

(23) Gael Monfils vs. (14) Fabio Fognini

Ricky: The 2010 Monfils-Fognini battle was the stuff of legend. The story is too long to recount here and also not relevant enough given that it took place four years ago, but it could have one effect: the atmosphere will be even more raucous than it normally is for your average Monfils match at Roland Garros. The Frenchman will be out for additional revenge after blowing match points against Fognini in an Indian Wells tussle earlier this season. Fognini has cooled off dramatically since a hot start to the year, so Monfils may have a slight…

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