Yannick Hanfmann in second round after thriller – Monfils show inspires

The first five-set win of his tennis career made Yannick Hanfmann enthusiastic. For minutes after his first round thriller, the 31-year-old from Karlsruhe let himself be celebrated by the numerous German fans in eighth place at the Stade Roland Garros, took selfies with the supporters and gave away souvenirs. “I will never forget this day,” said Hanfmann after midnight early Wednesday morning in Paris. “I’m extremely proud of that.”