Good morning and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of day nine of the French Open at Roland Garros.
World number one Novak Djokovic survived an almighty scare on Sunday to advance against Andreas Seppi. Meanwhile, Roger Federer overcame a spirited performance from the young Belgian David Goffin.
There was a major shock in the women's draw, however, with world number one Victoria Azarenka sent packing by the 15th seed Dominika Cibulkova.
Two men's matches from yesterday must also conclude today – with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga taking on Stanislas Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro facing Tomas Berdych.
Note that play gets underway at 10.00am.
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19.59: And that, is that! Kanepi's victory brings an end to a frantic day of tennis. We will be back tomorrow to bring you live commentary from the quarter-finals. Enjoy!
19.57: RESULT - Rus 1-6 6-4 0-6 Kanepi
19.52: Make that 5-0 to Kanepi, who is now serving to win the match.
19.51: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney on Twitter: "@andy_murray was unreal today. Composed and class."
19.48: It appears that Rus may have angered Kanepi by taking the second set! Kanepi is currently 3-0 up in the third and serving!
19.45: Back to the round-up, Rafael Nadal dropped just TWO games on his way to defeating Juan Monaco. There was also a three-set win for Maria Sharapova over Klara Zakopalova.
19.42: SET! Rus makes it interesting by sending her encounter Kanepi into a decider thanks to a 6-4 success.
19.41: There were also wins for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin Del Potro, while defending women's champion Li Na was knocked out by Yaroslava Shvedova.
19.38: Ferrer advanced into the quarter-finals at the expense of fellow Spaniard Granollers, while another Spanish player, Almagro, comfortably saw off Janko Tipsarevic.
19.36: While we wait for Rus and Kanepi to decide the second set, let's round up some the key matches from today.
19.33: And just as I say that, Rus serves out to open up a 5-4 advantage. Kanepi is now serving to stay in the second set.
19.32: There is an epic ninth game going on between Rus and Kanepi, with the score flitting between deuce and advantage. It's 4-4 currently.
19.30: Murray on next opponent Ferrer: "[Ferrer] is going to be tough. The Spanish on clay are playing unbelievable. I've lost to Ferrer quite a few times on clay and in pratice too. I will have to play really well to win."
19.28: Murray on Gasquet: "We've had great matches, I've known him since I was a young kid - he's an unbelievable talent and can play every shot. I always expected a tough match and I'm happy I won."
19.26: Back to Rus versus Kanepi and the former of the two has surrendered her serve so soon after breaking. She leads 4-3, but the set is now back with serve.
19.25: And even more Murray (sorry to bore you!) The Scot is the only non-Spaniard in his half of the draw. He is joined by next opponent Ferrer, as well as defending champion Rafael Nadal and Nicolas Almagro.
19.23: Staying with Murray - he now faces David Ferrer in the last eight. Have to say that the Spaniard is on top form at the moment, highlighted by his comfortable win over Marcel Granollers earlier today.
19.21: Moving back to Murray, you can read our match report of his encounter against Gasquet here.
19.20: In fact, Rus has broken to take a 4-2 lead.
19.18: Meanwhile, having lost the opening set 6-1, Rux is holding her own in the second against Kanepi. She leads 3-2, with the set going on serve.
19.15: Murray is not the only player to win this evening. Kvitova is through to the quarter-finals of the women's draw courtesy of a 6-2 6-1 win over Lepchenko.
19.14: RESULT - Lepchenko 2-6 1-6 Kvitova
19.12: Looking ahead to his quarter-final clash with Ferrer, Murray admits that it will "really difficult" and that he will have to be "at my best" to progress.
19.11: The crowd jeer Murray during his on-court interview at the umpires calls for some respect.
19.09: RESULT - Gasquet 6-1 4-6 1-6 2-6 Murray
19.08: THIRD MATCH POINT for Murray at 40-15...and third time lucky! What a stylish performance overall.
19.06: 30-0 to Murray who is on his way. Yet more fantastic shots from Britain's number one.
19.05: Play has temporarily stopped while a Mexican wave takes place!!
19.03: And Gasquet holds on, just! But is he just prolonging the inevitable? It's now 5-2 to Murray, who will serve for the match.
19.02: MATCH POINT Murray again...but again Gasquet pulls a brilliant shot out the hat to keep this match alive.
19.01: MATCH POINT Murray...which Gasquet survives after a quite spectacular rally. The way the crowd have reacted you think he has won the title!
19.00: Okay, I give in. These shots from Murray are unreal. Instead of a shot of the match, a highlight reel should be produced!
18.57: It's now 5-1 Murray and you could hear a pin drop! Gasquet serving to stay in the match.
18.55: Elsewhere, Kaia Kanepi has comfortably won the opening set against Arantxa Rus 6-1.
18.52: BREAK POINT Murray thanks to another bullet return of serve...and this time it taken emphatically. Two breaks of serve and a 4-1 lead. It's safe to say Murray is heading for the quarter-finals and David Ferrer.
18.51: BREAK POINT Murray...which he JUST lobs long. Back level a 40-40.
18.50: Petra Kvitova breaks twice to take the opening set against Varvara Lepchenko 6-2. What response will the American make in the second?
18.48: Scrap what I said about the best shot of the match earlier because it just happened there! Murray lifts the ball over Gasquet from the in the deep. Incredible. Although the crowd don't agree, who are almost silent.
18.46: Easy, easy, easy! Murray serves to love yet again to take a 3-1 lead. Surely he won't be caught now.
18.45: Murray is making Gasquet run wherever he wants him to currently. It is almost exhibition stuff.
18.42: Make that 40-15. Two break points...but Murray only needs one! What a return from the 26-year-old who takes a 2-1 lead, with his service game to come.
18.41: Chance for Murray, who leads 30-15 on the Gasquet serve.
18.39: Murray holds to make it 1-1. He has now won 23 of the last 22 points on his service game. Where was that form in the opening set?!
18.37: Not sure if I have ever seen a tennis crowd be so anti a player in the way that they are being towards Murray right now. The Scot has really upset almost everybody here, with his winners being met by the smallest ripples of applause.
18.36: Gasquet pulls through to win the opening game which is greeted with a massive "yeah" from the Frenchman. He's pumped up, as are the crowd again. Can Murray silence them for a second time?
18.35: We are level at deuce here in the opener of the fourth with Gasquet serving. The crowd of also woken up and are getting behind their man.
18.31: Awesome from Murray at the start of the fourth. Just awesome! The Scot produces a drop shot from the back of the court that Gasquet simply had no answer to. Shot of the day for me!
18.30: Kaia Kanepi grabs an early break against Arantxa Rus to take a 2-0 lead.
18.28: SET! And with an ace, Murray wins the third set 6-1 and more important opens up a two sets to one lead. I may live to regret this, but I cannot see him losing from here.
18.26: Finally a game for Gasquet, who holds his serve! I have never seen a player's performance and attitude alter so quickly. 5-1 Murray, who is serving for the set.
18.24: Early news from Varvara Lepchenko versus Petra Kvitova and the latter has broken to take a 2-0 lead in the opening set.
18.23: 5-0 Murray and this is all too easy. Gasquet appears to have lost the plot and his rhythm. As have the crowd, who are as quiet as a mouse.
18.22: There is also another final 16 women's match that has just started - Arantxa Rus versus number 23 seed Kaia Kanepi. Stay tuned for updates
18.18: Three break points for Murray...the first of which Gasquet survives. Two to go...and another one bites the dust as Murray hits long. One left...there it is! 4-0 Murray and this is looking ominous for Gasquet.
18.17: While our main focus this evening will be on all matters Murray, there will also be some updates from the women's last 16 match between Varvara Lepchenko and Petra Kvitova, which has just started.
18.16: Quickly back to Nadal, you can read how he advanced through to the quarter-finals at the expense of Monaco here.
18.15: Murray is yet to lose a point in this third set, some cracking shots from the world number four following a poor start.
18.14: While Gasquet appears to have hit the self destruct button, Murray looks like he has had the weight of the world lifted of his shoulders. The Scot is playing some sublime tennis as opens up a 3-0 advantage.
18.12: Murray has definitely won the mind games here. Gasquet double faults again to hand Murray the break and a 2-0 lead in the third.
18.11: Gasquet appears to be showing some mental frailties here. Murray back clutching and questioning of certain decisions appears to have troubled the Frenchman. It's 40-30 to Murray on the Gasquet serve after some great defence from the Scot.
18.09: Murray and Gasquet are back on court and the British number one holds his serve to take a 1-0 lead. There is very little support for Murray right now, things have certainly turned a little spicy!
18.06: What a performance from defending champion Rafa Nadal! He drops just two games on his way to defeating Juan Monaco. Surely the Spaniard is unstoppable on this form?
18.05: RESULT - Nadal 6-2 6-0 6-0 Monaco
18.04: SET! Which Murray takes, although it was nothing to do with him! Gasquet commits a double fault to hand Murray a 6-4 success. We are level at one set apiece.
18.03: Incidentally, the back clutching appears the be infuriating the home crowd, who begin to jeer the Scot. Not that he is bothered, he has another break point courtesy of a fantastic cross court shot...
18.01: SET POINT Murray...which he fluffs by sending the ball low into the net. And low and behold, a clutch of the back!
18.00: Ta Matthew! I'm going to start with a potentially controversial question! Is it just me, or does Andy Murray clutch his back after every bad shot?!
Right, that's me for today. I will be handing you over to the astounding Liam Apicella for the remainder of the action. Stay with us!
17.58: Meanwhile, Nadal breaks Monaco for what seems like the 100th time. The Spaniard will serve for a spot in the last eight.
17.58: Such an important hold from Murray as he staves off two break points to move 5-4 ahead in the set.
17.56: Meanwhile, Nadal leads Monaco 4-0 in the third.
17.56: It is quite amazing how many times that Murray has hit the net in this match thus far. He is a break point down once more.
17.55: Another error from Murray as he holds his back. Could it be causing him problems again?
17.53: A mis-hit from Murray hands Gasquet the chance to move level at 40-40. Meanwhile, Nadal has broken once more to lead Monaco 3-0 in the third.
17.51: More from David Felgate: "We were praising the forehand in the previous service game but in the end it was the forehand that let him down then. There were some pretty lame shots to hand Gasquet the break back."
17.50: Nadal holds his serve in the third to move 2-0 ahead. It's just a matter of time for the Spaniard. Meanwhile, Murray continues to make errors against Gasquet. He trails 15-30 on serve.
17.48: Gasquet levels it at 4-4 in the second with his second ace of the match.
17.46: Nadal has broken early on in the third against Monaco. He leads 1-0 on serve.
17.44: Out of nowhere Gasquet breaks back. It was error after error from Murray. 3-4 Gasquet on serve.
17.42: One of the shots of the match from Gasquet as he lobs Murray with a sublime shot. Advantage Gasquet.
17.40: More from Tim Henman's former coach David Felgate: "I don't think Gasquet's playing unbelievable tennis but it's an intriguing stage of the match."
17.38: Ever so lucky for Murray as he mis-hits just onto the line. The Scot trails 15-30 on serve.
17.36: SET! Nadal secures the second set 6-0 to open up a two-sets-to-nil lead.
17.34: Murray breaks! Big moment in this match as the Scot moves 4-2 ahead in the second.
17.34: Here we go then. Three break points for Murray.
17.32: Another break from Nadal as he moves 5-0 ahead in the second. The Spaniard will serve for the second set.
17.32: Extremely important hold from Murray as he moves 3-2 ahead in the second with a serve and volley.
17.30: Nadal holds his serve to move 4-0 ahead in the second.
17.28: The Frenchman does hold to move level at 2-2. Murray has lost just twice in 41 matches against French players. Will it be three in 42?
17.26: Some wonderful tennis being played between Gasquet and Murray. Gasquet leads 40-30 on serve.
17.26: Nadal breaks Monaco once more to move 3-0 ahead in the second. All a bit too easy for the world number two thus far.
17.24: However, Murray does hold his serve to move 2-1 ahead in the second set.
17.22: Here are some Murray stats from that first set: The Scot won just 50 per cent of points on his first serve and merely 43 per cent on his second.
17.20: It wasn't the best opening set for Murray, but he does look better in the second.
17.18: Easy enough for Gasquet as he holds his opening service game of the third to level it at 1-1. Meanwhile, Nadal leads Monaco 2-0 in the second set.
17.16: It's been some start from Gasquet today. He looks a different player to the one who lost to Murray last year.
17.14: Murray barks to himself as he holds the opening game in the second set.
17.13: More from Tim Henman's former coach David Felgate: "Andy Murray is going to have to find a whole lot of game if he is to get back into this one. Maybe he is just waiting to go two sets down like he normally does against Gasquet but this is a different Gasquet and a different Murray."
17.11: Strong start to the second set from Murray as he plays a delicate drop shot over the net to move 30-0 ahead.
17.09: SET! Wow. Gasquet takes the opening set 6-1 after 29 minutes.
17.08: Nadal is up an early break in the second set. The Spaniard looks well on his way in this match.
17.06: Gasquet breaks again! The Frenchman will now serve for the opening set.
17.06: Another mistake from Murray as he hits the net to hand the Frenchman another break point.
17.04: 10 unforced errors from Murray in this match so far. Meanwhile, Gasquet has hit four.
17.02: SET! Nadal claims the opening set 6-2 against Monaco.
17.00: Beautiful serve and volley from Gasquet as he moves 4-1 ahead in the opening set.
16.58: Incredible as Gasquet touches the net with his racket and therefore forfeits the point. 30-30 on the Gasquet serve.
16.56: Much better from Murray as he serves to love to move 3-1 behind Gasquet.
16.54: Nadal breaks Monaco once more to move 5-2 ahead. The Spaniard will serve for the opening set in this match.
16.52: Murray fires long as Gasquet holds to move 3-0 ahead in the opener. Prior to this match the Frenchman told reporters that he would have to play "a very big match, give everything and have no regrets".
16.50: Murray recovers from 0-40 to take this third game into deuce. Fantastic defence from the Scot.
16.50: Just wonderful from Murray as he recovers two sensational shots from Gasquet to win the point. He was in the crowd on that last one! Brilliant.
16.48: Meanwhile, Nadal holds serve to move 4-2 ahead of Monaco in the opening set.
16.47: Gasquet does indeed break, however, as Murray double-faults.
16.46: A word from Andy Murray's former coach David Felgate on the BBC: "The end that Gasquet just served from is where the wind is coming from, so you'd think it will be easier to hold serve at that end."
16.44: However, Murray answers straight back with two winners of his own.
16.44: Wow, that's some start from the Frenchman. He leads 0-40 on the Murray serve.
16.42: Every point won by Gasquet thus far as the Frenchman moves 0-15 ahead.
16.40: Strong start from Gasquet as he holds his opening service game to love. Meanwhile, Nadal has broken Monaco to lead 3-2 on serve.
16.38: Here we go then. Gasquet vs. Nadal is underway on this breezy afternoon in Paris.
16.36: A word from Murray ahead of his match: "I'm hoping with all the pills and medication I've taken it's going to be OK," said Murray regarding his back injury.
16.34: Correction. Nadal does indeed hold serve to level it at 2-2 in the first.
16.32: It's been far from plain sailing for Nadal thus far. The Spaniard trails 2-1 in the opening set.
16.30: Wonderful reception for Gasquet as he emerges onto the court. Murray will really have to work against the crowd this afternoon.
16.28: Gasquet and Murray are emerging onto the court ahead of their encounter. Let's see some proper tennis.
16.26: Another strong service game from Monaco as he holds to move 2-1 ahead.
16.24: Up next is the meeting between Gasquet and Murray. Meanwhile, Nadal holds to love to level it at 1-1 with Monaco.
16.22: Finally Sharapova books her spot in the last eight. Rather appropriately, it's a double fault which concludes the match. To be truthful, it was as poor a tennis match I have seen.
Result: Sharapova 6-4 6-7 6-2 Zakopalova
16.20: Monaco holds the opening game against Nadal. Strong start from the Argentine.
16.18: Meanwhile, the match between Monaco and Nadal is underway.
16.16: However, as expected, the match continues. Zakopalova records the break to move 2-5 behind.
16.14: Sharapova gives herself match point with a fine backhand. However, the door is closed by brilliant play from her Czech opponent.
16.12: Brilliant from Zakopalova as she just clips the line with a forehand. 30-30 on the Sharapova serve.
16.10: She's got it! Sharapova moves 5-1 ahead in the third. The Russian will now serve for the match.
16.08: Sharapova is just a point away from moving into a 5-1 lead.
16.06: Still we remain at deuce and 4-1 Sharapova. Can the Russian move to within a serve of the match?
16.04: Remember we still have two men's matches to come today and they are big ones. Monaco takes on Nadal, while Gasquet clashes with Murray.
16.02: Meanwhile, Sharapova does hold her serve to move 4-1 ahead in the third.
16.00: A word from former women's world number 21 Annabel Croft on Twitter: "Amazing performance from doubles expert Shvedova beating defending champ Li Na 6-0 final set! I'm Definitely a fan!"
15.58: Meanwhile, Sharapova is still showing so much anxiety as she attempts to close this match out.
15.56: Meanwhile, Zakopalova recovers from 0-30 to hold serve. She trails 3-1.
15.54: So there we have it. Another casualty of the French Open as last year's women's champion Na is eliminated. The world number 142 is through to the quarter-finals.
Result: Shvedova 3-6 6-2 6-0 Na
15.52: Sharapova does eventually hold to open up a 3-0 lead in the third.
15.50: Shvedova breaks Na once more to move 5-0 ahead in the third. She will now serve for a spot in the next round.
15.48: Sharapova passes up the chance to move 3-0 ahead as she fires long. We sit at 40-40.
15.46: A word from The Times tennis correspondent Neil Harman on Twitter: "Can see Gasquet/Murray being another Tsonga/Wawrinka with the light closing in. It is definitely darker here than yesterday."
15.44: Sharapova breaks! Really big moment in this match as the Russian moves 2-0 ahead in the third. Meanwhile, Shvedova leads Na 4-0 in the third.
15.42: More from Boris Becker on Twitter: "I really hope Maria wins! Women's game needs top ladies to come trough."
15.40: Gasquet and Murray continue to wait for the conclusion of this match. I wonder what their thoughts will be?
15.38: Sharapova passes up the chance to secure an early break in the third. The pair remain at deuce.
15.36: Sharapova holds serve in the opening game of the third. If only she could have held while serving for the previous set.
15.34: Shvedova does indeed secure the double break. She will serve for a 4-0 lead over Na.
15.32: Na continues to struggle against Shvedova. The defending champion is 2-0 and 30-40 down in the third.
15.30: SET! Zakopalova takes the second set 7-6 against Sharapova. Just unreal.
15.29: Sharapova secures two straight points to move 6-5 behind the Czech.
15.27: Meanwhile, Shvedova is up an early break in the third against Na.
15.27: The Russian secures two straight points to level it at 3-3. However, she fires long to give Zakopalova a 4-3 lead.
15.25: Sharapova trails 3-1.
15.23: Controversey in the tie-break as Sharapova calls the ball out. The umpire disagrees and although the Russian's subsequent winner was in, she loses the point.
15.21: 17 breaks in 22 games. The match enters a tie-break.
15.19: SET Shvedova takes the second set 6-2 against Na to level the match at one-set-all.
15.17: Meanwhile, Na and Shvedova are locked at deuce in the eighth game of the second set. The latter leads 5-2.
15.15: Can Sharapova serve this one out? She is 0-15 down.
15.13: Here we go again. 16th break in the 21 games played gives Sharapova the chance to serve it out once more.
15.10: Another break of serve between Shvedova and Na. The former leads 5-2 in the second.
15.08: The match continues as Zakopalova breaks back to level it at 5-5. There has been 15 breaks of serves out of 20 games.
15.06: A word from Boris Becker, former world number one on Twitter: "Watching Sharapova in Paris! Can somebody please teach her how to serve???"
15.04: Brilliant from Sharapova as she secures the break with a powerful forehand to move 5-4 ahead. The Russian will now serve for the win. Meanwhile, Shvedova holds against Na to move 2-4 ahead in the second.
15.02: I don't think anyone wants to win this ninth game in the second set. Advantage Sharapova.
15.00: We sit at deuce once more.
14.58: Sharapova has hit 30 unforced errors in this match. Meanwhile, Zakopalova has hit 24.
14.56: Nasty fall for Sharapova as he moves back level at deuce.
14.54: Shvedova breaks Na once more to move 3-2 ahead in the second.
14.52: Is there actually any danger of someone holding serve here? Zakopalova breaks once more to level it at 4-4.
14.50: However, Na has just secured yet another break to move level at 2-2. I have never seen so many breaks in two women's games of tennis.
14.48: Meanwhile, Na is finding it much tougher in the second set against Shvedova. The latter leads 2-1 on serve.
14.46: Yep, you guessed it. Sharapova breaks her Czech opponent to move 4-3 ahead on sure. Surely the Russian will close this one out from here?
14.44: Meanwhile, Shvedova has broken Na to lead 2-1 on serve in the second.
14.42: Breaks continue to come as Zakopalova moves level at 3-3 in the second.
14.40: I think this holding your serve is catching on. Zakoapalova cuts the score to 3-2 against Sharapova.
14.38: However, the Chinese has broken straight back! What is happening with the women's serves today.
14.36: Shvedova has broken Na in the early stages to take a 1-0 lead.
14.34: That's a turn up for the books! Sharapova holds serve for the first time in a while. The Russian leads 3-1 in the second.
14.32: SET! Na has taken the opening set 6-3 against Shvedova. The Chinese looks well on her way.
14.30: Meanwhile, we still have two more women's matches to conclude today. Lepchenko takes on Kvitova. Meanwhile, Rus faces Kanepi.
14.28: Guess what? Sharapova breaks once more. That's 10 out of the 13 service games that have been broken. Just incredible.
14.26: Meanwhile, Na has held serve once more to lead 5-3 in the opening set against Shvedova.
14.24: Sharapova is clearly not happy at the umpire's decision to call her shot out. Furious response from the Russian.
14.22: Shvedova holds her serve to move to within a game of Na. Meanwhile, the ninth break in 12 service games hands Zakopalova a way back into this match. What an incredible record between these two women on court.
14.20: Taking a look back on today's action. Ferrer, Almagro, Tsonga and Del Potro all booked their spot in the men's quarter-finals.
14.18: Na holds her serve against Shvedova to move 4-2 ahead in the opening set.
14.16: However, Sharapova breaks as her Czech opponent can only find the net. The favourite for this tournament looks on her way.
14.14: Meanwhile, Zakopalova is on the brink of securing the first game of the second set.
14.11: Shvedova holds serve to move to within a game of Na. However, the Chinese is still up a break of serve.
14.09: It seems to have been a bit sticky for some of the top players in this fourth round. It's far from plain sailing for Sharapova.
14.07: SET! Sharapova eventually takes the opening set 6-4 against Zakopalova.
14.05: Meanwhile, Na continues to dominate against Shvedova. She is up a break early in the first.
14.02: What an incredibly strange match between Zakopalova and Sharapova. As it stands, Sharapova will serve for the first set. However, I have heard that song before.
14.00: It's all been far too easy for Na so far. The Chinese takes a 2-0 lead in the opener.
13.56: Remember we still have two men's matches to play today. Gasquet vs. Murray and Monaco vs. Nadal.
13.54: Perfect start from Na as she moves an early break up in this match. Meanwhile, Zakoaplova holds to move 5-4 behind Sharapova.
13.50: Na vs. Shvedova is also now underway.
13.47: But once more, Sharapova breaks back. The Russian will serve for the first set.
13.45: Zakopalova breaks back Sharapova! Sensational match between those two. The former trails 2-4 on serve.
13.43: Sharapova saves three break points to move level at deuce in the sixth game against Zakopalova.
13.41: Next on Suzanne Lenglen is the match between Na and Shvedova.
13.39: Meanwhile, Sharapova has broken Zakopalova once more. The Russian will serve for a 5-1 lead.
13.37: Brilliant from the Argentine as he secures his spot in the last eight. Del Potro faces a certain Mr. Federer in the next round.
Result: Del Potro 7-6 1-6 6-3 7-5 Berdych
13.35: 0-40! Del Potro needs one point to secure the match.
13.35: Now what do we have here. Del Potro leads 0-30 on the Berdych serve.
13.33: A word from Press Association tennis correspondent Eleanor Crooks on Twitter: "The wind is going to be a big factor today. Good test of the Sharapova serve."
13.31: Del Potro holds serve to move 6-5 ahead in the fourth. Is this one heading for a tie-break? Meanwhile, Sharapova holds serve to move 3-1 ahead of Zakopalova.
13.30: Thanks very much for that Liam. Right let's get straight back into the action.
And that is where I leave you. Matt Law will be with you through to 6pm to bring you Nadal, Murray et al. Enjoy!
13.27: Breathe easy Berdych fans, your man has held his serve to level up the fourth set 5-5.
13.26: It is mad over on the other court between Sharapova and Zakopalova, with yet another break of serve to leave Sharapova leading 2-1. Both players have failed to hold the serves so far.
13.24: Del Potro holds to leave Berdych serving to remain in the match with the score 5-4 in the Argentine's favour.
13.22: Back to Del Potro and Berdych, who has held his serve to level up the scores at 4-4. One gets the impression this is a big game coming up, Del Potro to serve.
13.20: However, Zakopalova responds in the best way possible to break back and level the scores at 1-1.
13.18: Elsewhere, Sharapova has broken Zakopalova at the first time of asking to take a 1-0 lead in the opening set.
13.16: BREAK POINT Berych - he has to take this...which he does to reduce the arrears further to 4-3 as Del Potro hits it long! Now he has to hold.
13.15: 30-30 on Del Potro's serve. Can Berdych make a breakthrough now?
13.13: But back to Del Potro and Berdych, the latter holds his serve to reduce the score to 4-2. He needs a break quickly!
13.12: Over to the women's draw, Maria Sharapova and Klara Zakopalova are underway.
13.09: And and in the blink of an eye, Del Potro wraps up the game! He leads 4-1 and is now just two games away from a slot in the quarter-finals.
13.06: BREAK POINT for Berdych at 40-30...which he fails to take! He seemed to force that, particularly when he seemed to be controlling the rally. Deuce!
13.03: The rot has been stopped, for now at least! Berdych holds to close the gap to 3-1. He still needs a break of serve though.
12.57: Berdych really needs something special, and quick! The Swiss fails to break Del Potro at the first time of asking as he slips 3-0 behind.
12.55: BREAK! The knee doesn't appear to be troubling Del Potro so far as the Argentine breaks early to take a 2-0 lead in the fourth.
12.53: A quick return to Tsonga, you can read our match report from his five-setter with Wawrinka here.
12.52: It may be worth keeping an eye on Del Potro's fitness. The former US Open champion has his knee heavily strapped. Can he last the encounter should it go the distance?
12.51: As it stands, Argentine Del Potro leads Berdych 7-6 1-6 6-3.
12.50: Unfortunately there is no time to dwell on Tsonga's success as Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych resume their last 16 encounter.
12.47: RESULT - Tsonga 6-4 7-6 3-6 3-6 6-4 Wawrinka
12.45: MATCH POINT NUMBER TWO for Tsonga...and there it is! Awesome hitting from the Frenchman who books his place in the quarter-finals.
12.44: Wawrinka finds himself on game point, only to shoot long as the scores go back to deuce.
12.42: MATCH POINT Tsonga at 40-30....which is saved by Wawrinka who forces Tsonga to overhit his shot from the back of the court.
12.41: Despite some determined defence from Tsonga, Wawrinka takes a 30-15 lead as the match approaches four hours.
12.40: So, can Wawrinka hold his serve to stay in the match? As it stands, the scores are level at 15-15.
12.38: It's not enough though, as Tsonga produces a trademark powerful stroke down the line to leave Wawrinka serving to stay in the match at 5-4.
12.37: However, two classy drop shots bring Wawrinka back to 40-30.
12.35: Make that 40-0, surely he the Frenchman must hold his serve!
12.34: What a shot from Tsonga on the run to put him 30-0 up on his own serve.
12.33: And now we have a game has Wawrinka holds his service game to level up the fifth set at four games apiece. Who will choke first here?
12.32: Thanks kindly Mr Law! So, it has been pretty straightforward for the Spanish pairing of David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro this morning. It doesn't look to be so comfortable for home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga though, who has been broken by Stanilas Wawrinka in the fifth set.
Right, that's me for now. I will be leaving you in the capable hands of the sublime Liam Apicella for the next hour of tennis. See you in an hour!
Result: Almagro 6-4 6-4 6-4 Tipsarevic
12.30: Wawrinka breaks back! Terrible from Tsonga as the Swiss moves 3-4 behind in the fifth.
12.29: Tsonga staves off one break point for Wawrinka. However, there is another to follow.
12.27: Tipsarevic holds his serve to move 4-5 behind in the third. However, Almagro will now serve for a spot in the last eight.
12.25: Here we go then - Wawrinka vs. Tsonga.
12.22: Almagro continues to resist the pressure of Tipsarevic. He leads 5-3 and two-sets-to-nil.
12.20: Tipsarevic holds his serve to move 4-3 behind Almagro. However, he has a lot to do to get back into this match.
12.18: Almagro holds his serve against Tipsarevic. The Spaniard leads two-sets-to-nil and 4-2 in the third.
12.16: Wawrinka and Tsonga are both on court warming up ahead of their encounter. Meanwhile, Murray vs. Gasquet will follow.
12.14: Meanwhile, Almagro has again broken Tipsarevic in the third. He leads 3-2 on serve.
12.12: However, up next is the conclusion of Wawrinka and Tsonga. The pair are locked at two-sets-all with the latter 4-2 up in the fifth.
12.10: Ferrer will meet the winner of Gasquet vs. Murray in the quarter-finals.
12.08: Just emphatic from Ferrer as he books his spot in the last eight of the tournament. In truth, he rarely struggled and proved far too strong for his fellow Spaniard. Really terrific from Ferrer.
Result: Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-0 Granollers-Pujol
12.06: Too good from Ferrer as he moves 5-0 ahead in the third. He will serve for a spot in the next round.
12.04: Granollers-Pujol has just well and truly collapsed in this match. 0-40 Ferrer.
12.02: There it is. Ferrer holds to move 4-0 ahead in the third.
12.01: Oh, hang on. Tipsarevic breaks back against Almagro. Wonderful character from the Serbian.
11.59: Almagro is up an early break against Tipsarevic. The Spaniard is well on course for the last eight. Meanwhile, Ferrer has passed up two game points.
11.57: Tipsarevic is really struggling to deal with the intensity of Almagro. The latter has a break point in the first game of the third.
11.55: Ferrer breaks his fellow Spaniard once more. Granollers-Pujol just has nothing left to give. 3-0 Ferrer in the third.
11.53: SET! Almagro claims the second set 6-4 against Tipsarevic to open up a two-sets-to-nil lead.
11.51: So so easy for Ferrer as he holds to love to open up a 2-0 lead. He is just four games away from the last eight.
11.49: Ferrer breaks early in the second. He is well on course for a spot in the next round.
11.48: Tipsarevic holds serve. However, Almagro will now serve for a two-set lead.
11.46: Meanehile, Almagro staves off the attention from Tipsarevic to move 5-3 ahead in the second.
11.44: Brilliant from Ferrer as he advances to the net to level it at 15-15 in the opening game of the third. Granollers-Pujol really needs to mix his game up here.
11.42: It's been very impressive from Ferrer. It's hard to see a way back for his fellow Spaniard.
11.40: SET! Ferrer holds his serve to love to take the second set 6-2. The Spaniard now leads two-sets-to-nil.
11.38: Meanwhile, Almagro has broken Tipsarevic! The Spaniard will serve for a 5-3 lead in the second.
11.36: Granollers-Pujol does hold. However, Ferrer will now serve for the second set.
Men's latest scores: Ferrer 6-3 5-1 Granollers-Pujol, Tipsarevic 4-6 3-3 Almagro.
11.34: Ferrer does indeed hold his serve. He leads 5-1 in the second and one-set-to-nil.
11.32: Meanwhile, Tipsarevic has a chance to move a break up on Almagro. The pair are tied at 40-40 on the latter's serve.
11.30: And he gets it! Wonderful from Ferrer as he produces a stunning forehand to move 4-1 ahead in the second.
11.28: Granollers-Pujol fires wide to set up two break points for Ferrer.
11.26: Tipsarevic vs. Almagro remains with serve in the second.
11.24: It's been impressive from Ferrer. However, he has made an unusually high number of unforced errors thus far.
11.22: Ferrer holds his serve to move 3-1 ahead in the second. You get the feeling that Granollers-Pujol needs some sort of inspiration in this match.
11.20: Meanwhile, Tipsarevic and Almagro is going with serve thus far in the second set.
11.18: Really bright play from Granollers-Pujol as he serves and volleys to move 2-1 behind his fellow Spaniard. However, he remains a break behind.
11.16: Almagro answers straight back against Tipsarevic. Meanwhile, Ferrer holds to move 2-0 ahead.
11.14: Ferrer breaks! The Spaniard looks well on course in this match. Meanwhile, Tipsarevic does hold his opening service game.
11.12: Meanwhile, Tipsarevic is really finding the going tough against Almagro. The pair are locked at deuce in the opening game of the second set.
11.10: Ferrer passes up another chance to break as he fires a forehand wide of the mark.
11.08: Granollers-Pujol levels it at 40-40, however, as Ferrer can only hit the net with a volley.
11.06: Ferrer just looks miles too strong for his fellow Spaniard thus far. He leads advantage on the Granollers-Pujol serve.
11.04: SET! Almagro claims the opening set 6-4 against Tipsarevic.
11.02: SET! Ferrer takes the opening set 6-3 against Granollers-Pujol after 44 minutes of tennis.
11.02: Almagro breaks Tipsarevic! The Spaniard will now serve for the first set.
11.00: Ferrer is just struggling with his forehand in these early stages as he hits another shot long.
10.58: Ferrer is just rushing as he attempts to close out this set. He trails 30-40. Meanwhile, Almagro has levelled it at 4-4 with Tipsarevic.
10.56: Sensible smash from Granollers-Pujol as he holds serve to move 5-3 behind Ferrer. However, the latter will now serve for the first set.
10.54: Meanwhile, Tipsarevic holds his serve to move 4-3 ahead.
10.52: It's just all a bit samey from Granollers-Pujol thus far. He needs to mix it up if he is really going to trouble his fellow Spaniard.
10.50: Brilliant volley from Ferrer as he holds to love to move 5-2 ahead in the opening set. He looks well on course for this opening set.
10.48: Ferrer breaks! It's a wonderful backhand from Ferrer as he moves 4-2 ahead in the opening set.
10.46: Almagro holds his serve to level it at 3-3 with Tipsarevic. Pretty much as expected in both games thus far.
10.44: Terrier-like play from Ferrer as he sets up two break-points. However, a fine lob from Granollers-Pujol levels it at 40-40.
10.42: Almagro does indeed break back. The Spaniard will serve to get back on level terms in the set.
10.40: Tipsarevic is just struggling to hold his serve in the fifth game of the opener. He trails 30-40.
10.38: Almagro is off the mark against Tipsarevic. The Spaniard holds serve to cut the score to 3-1. Meanwhile, Ferrer holds to love to move 3-2 ahead.
10.36: Granollers-Pujol holds his serve despite the best efforts of Ferrer. We are going with serve at 2-2 after 18 minutes of tennis.
10.34: It's been a really smart start from Tipsarevic. The Serbian leads 3-0 in the opening set.
10.32: Early break for Tipsarevic in his match with Almagro.
10.30: Well played Ferrer as the Spaniard advances to the net to release a smash into the deuce court. Pretty much as expected between these two thus far - 2-1 Ferrer.
10.28: Granollers-Pujol staves off the threat of Ferrer to level it at 1-1 in the first set.
10.27: However, Ferrer answers straight back with a serve and volley to level it at 40-40. Meanwhile, Tipsarevic holds his opening serve against Almagro.
10.25: Brilliant from Granollers-Pujol as he moves advantage ahead with a wonderful passing shot.
10.23: Really has been an all-action start between Ferrer and Granollers-Pujol. The pair are tied at 30-30 on the latter's serve.
10.21: Meanwhile, Tipsarevic and Almagro are locked at deuce in the opening game on the former's serve.
10.19: Strong hold from Ferrer as he claims the opening game in the set. He is such a consistent player.
10.17: Some start from Ferrer. The Spaniard looks in fine form in these early stages.
10.15: Here we go then. Ferrer vs. Granollers-Pujol for a place in the last eight.
10.14: Tipsarevic vs. Almagro is underway.
10.10: Both players are exchanging strokes ahead of the all-Spanish affair.
10.08: Just the slightest hint of rain in Paris this morning. Let's hope it does not interrupt the play.
10.06: Our featured match this morning sees Ferrer entertain Granollers-Pujol.
>strong>10.04: The penultimate women's match between Lepchenko and Kvitova will get underway at 4.30pm. Meanwhile, the women's action will be closed by Rus and Kanepi.
10.02: On the women's side of the draw – Zakopalova and Sharapova will open up proceedings at 12.30pm. Meanwhile, Na and Shvedova are due to clash at 1.00pm.
10.00: The final match of the men's draw between Monaco and Nadal is scheduled for a 3.00pm start.
9.58: Del Potro and Tsonga will restart their matches at 11.30am. Meanwhile, Gasquet and Murray clash at 2.30pm.
9.56: Ferrer's match with Granollers-Pujol is expected to get underway at 10.00am. Meanwhile, Tipsarevic will clash with Almagro at the same time.
9.54: However, today is a new day. I wonder whether day nine will serve up any shocks on this overcast Monday in Paris.
9.52: Federer also did not look entirely convincing playing against a 21-year-old who was competing in the main draw at a major event for the first time.
9.50: I still have not come to terms with Djokovic's clash with Seppi on Sunday. The Serbian did recover from two-sets down to win, but it was as lacklustre a display I have ever seen from the world number one.
9.48: Meanwhile, Murray has won all three Grand Slam matches against Gasquet. However, the Frenchman did secure the win when the two clashed in the Italian Open just two weeks ago.
9.46: Looking ahead to Nadal's match this afternoon. The Spaniard has not dropped a single set in this tournament thus far as he searches for his seventh career French Open title. Just incredible for a man who is just 26 years old.
9.44: On the women's side of the draw, two quarter-finals have so far been confirmed. Cibulkova will clash with Sam Stosur. Meanwhile, Sara Errani takes on Angelique Kerber.
9.42: Only Djokovic and Federer have so far secured their spot in the last eight of the men's draw. Djokovic will meet either Wawrinka or Tsonga in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Federer will clash with either Del Potro or Berdych.
9.40: The fourth match will be contested by Juan Monaco and a certain Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, the day's action on Suzanne Lenglen will conclude with Arantxa Rus and Kaia Kanepi.
9.38: Last year's women's champion Li Na takes to the court against Yaroslava Shvedova in the third match.
9.36: Court Suzanne Lenglen will be opened up by Janko Tipsarevic and Nicolas Almagro. Meanwhile, Del Potro's match with Berdych is expected to follow.
9.34: Home favourite Richard Gasquet will clash with Britain's Andy Murray in the third match. Meanwhile, Varvara Lepchenko and Petra Kvitova will complete the action on Philippe Chartier.
9.32: Court Philippe Chartier will today be opened up David Ferrer and Marcel Granollers. Tsonga's match is expected to follow on that particular court, while Klara Zakopalova takes on Maria Sharapova.
9.30: Tsonga needs just two games to secure a spot in the last eight. The Frenchman leads Wawrinka 6-4 7-6 3-6 3-6 4-2. Meanwhile, Del Potro leads Berdych 7-6 1-6 6-3 ahead of today's action.
