Gael Monfils makes his way on the German turf. After a convincing first round against Raonic, the French confirmed for his second match at the tournament in Halle.

Facing the Czech qualifier Jan Hernych, the 67th World has spent 1h 13 minutes on the court to win in two sets, 6/2, 6/3.

The Caribbean will cross the racket in the quarter-final against the winner of the match Tommy Haas-Ernests Gulbis.