Marin Cilic has seen off Florian Mayer in three sets to reach the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
The Croatian came through a cagey opening set 6-3 before Mayer responded by taking the second by the same scoreline after finding a single break of serve.
However, it was world number 10 Cilic that prevailed in the decider, moving into a 4-1 lead before serving out the match 6-3 3-6 6-3.
Cilic will now face either David Goffin or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for a spot in the next round of the tournament.
