1-1 ball in the middle...

A shot to play for Gaël? Obviously ! Is it worth it for us punters? To have..

The comedia dell'arte has started on the Monfils coast! "I miss my daughter... this game is going to be difficult... I'm not 25 anymore...". He loves to release some pressure, and that's a pretty good sign for me. He passed his 1ᵉʳ lap rather well because Daniel was confident, and he had to get into his tournament. It is now done, so what to think now? The first thing that comes to mind is that if Gael stays 4m from his line, it's over. But because of the evolution of the players on the circuit and his somewhat advanced age, he has evolved his game forward, and that we like. When you have his legendary ground cover with this extra ability to come take it earlier and put tails on your forehand, there's enough to be confused in the face. He also often temporizes with big topspin rounds in the diago. Add to that a good quality of service and you have a Gael who has been playing really well in recent weeks. Doubt is mostly physical. It falls on the wrist in the first round, I hope it's ok. On the other hand, we notice a management of its strong moments. He prioritizes points and doesn't cover his ground like crazy like before. And that's still a good sign. Will he hold up against the Russian steamroller in a 3-set winning format? We do not know anything. He has shown a better level of play than his opponent lately, no doubt about it. On the other hand, it's often when you expect him that he disappoints. In any case, he has the weapons and the New York conditions suit him perfectly.