Monte Carlo (Monaco): Roger Federer joined holder Stan Wawrinka as an upset victim at the Monte Carlo Masters yesterday as the 2014 finalist lost 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to France's Gael Monfils. Earlier, Grigor Dimitrov stunned seventh seed Wawrinka as he beat the Swiss 6-1, 6-2 in the third round.


Sombre: Roger Federer of Switzerland leaves the court after losing to France's Gael Monfils at the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament in Monaco yesterday. Pic/AFP 

World No 2 Federer missed the chance to reach the last eight, weighed down by nearly 40 unforced errors against his French opponent.