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The Latest: Monfils a Picture of Delight at French Open Win

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7:14 p.m.

With big strokes of his big feet, Gael Monfils etched a smiley face into the red clay dust of the French Open center court to celebrate his second-round win.

Just imagine what the 13th seeded Monfils might draw if he becomes the first Frenchman in 32 years to win the whole thing. The mind boggles. The Mona Lisa, perhaps?

In five roller-coaster sets, as is his wont at the major where he's had his most success, Monfils grappled, struggled, sweated and fought his way past Diego Schwartzman, punctuating the 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win with cries of "Allez!