Wawrinka ends French men’s challenge to reach last eight

Reuters: Stan Wawrinka’s array of shots was too much to handle for a resurgent Gael Monfils as the 2015 champion reached the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(7) 6-2 victory on Monday.

The Swiss third seed had been a break down in the opening set but ultimately played tighter when it mattered while Monfils, who has been struggling with injuries this season, looked at times out of sorts.

The exit of 15th-seeded Monfils means France’s search for a male champion here will go into a 35th year. 

Their last men’s singles winner at Roland Garros was Yannick Noah in 1983.

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka celebrates winning his fourth round match against France's Gael Monfils – Reuters