Llodra, ranked 34, beat 2 former Bercy champions, Djokovic and Davydenko, to reach the semifinals in Bercy.
And he was just one point away from the final: he got 3 match points in the 12th game of the final set, but Soderling raced to the net each time for winners.

At 30, Mika has had the best year of his career in 2010: he won in Marseille and Eastbourne and qualified for this wonderful and unexpected semifinal in Bercy. He’s also part of the french Davis Cup team who will meet Serbia in final next month.

Photos and videos of the match Llodra vs Djokovic:

Photos and videos of the match Llodra vs Davydenko: