Lamonf to donf

Once again, it is there when you least expect it...

Really very solid since his return on grass in Majorca, Gaël delights us. I much prefer to see him serious and diligent like that and winning, rather than Georges Cloonesque. This is a gauge that I often look at with him because I find it very revealing. Already against Manna, a Frenchman, then against Stan, his best friend, the guy knew how to remain friendly while being serious and competitive. You've probably noticed it too: Gaël serves steel. There are always these little decisions that are a little weird sometimes, these little relaxations which have often cost him dearly against the bigger players. That's why I have a hard time seeing him beat Grigor on grass. Especially since the Bulgarian was hot against Shang. He passes thanks to his experience, but Shang completely had the weapons to beat him. I found our friend Grigor a little tense. He was not at ease against Shang's game and missed a few points that were well within his reach. Will this continue against Gaël? Look, I was a little surprised to see that Gaël had (almost) never lost to Grigor in the past. No meeting on grass, but still. I have the impression that Gaël's ground coverage is giving him a hard time. Or is it the fact that Gaël disrupts your rhythm by playing 10 different strategies in the same match? I admit to being a little confused about this match. In any case one thing is certain: Grigor at 1.35, no thank you!