The stage is getting tougher and better at the ongoing Indian Wells as some of the best names in the world have started to prove their worth in the tournament. Hubert Hurkacz is one among them and is looking for a solid run of form at the ongoing tournament. Playing his first round of the tournament, the Polish star will be going head-to-head against the French star Gael Monfils.

With the stage set for an epic clash between the two stars, who among the two is most likely to make their way into he next round? Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match at the Indian Wells.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Gael Monfils: Preview

Eighth seed Hubert Hurkacz has entered the BNP Paribas Open aiming for a turnaround in his fortunes. Starting the season strong at the 2024 United Cup, he faced a setback at the Australian Open as he narrowly lost to Daniil Medvedev in a fierce five-set battle. Then, subsequent defeats at the Open 13 in Marseille and the Rotterdam Open marked a challenging period for Hurkacz. Eager to bounce back, he faces French veteran Gael Monfils in the round of 64, aiming to reignite his form and make a lasting impact at Indian Wells.

On the other hand, his opponent, at 37 years old, continues to showcase resilience on the tennis court. His recent dominating victory against Max Purcell in the Indian Wells opener exemplifies his enduring skill. Despite a couple of second-round exits earlier in the season, Monfils reached the semi-finals of the Qatar Open, demonstrating that age is no barrier to his competitive spirit. As he progresses through the BNP Paribas Open, Monfils remains a formidable force.

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Hurkacz vs Monfils: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, the scores are leveled at 1-1 each. Their first encounter came back at the ATP Masters 1000 in Canada in 2019. In a complete one-sided dominance, it was Monfils who came out on top with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-0.

On the other hand, their next encounter came at the ATP Shanghai Masters. In that encounter, it was Hurkacz’s turn to shine as he won the match in straight sets. He won the match with the scoreline 6-2, 7-6. With the chance to take advantage of the head-to-head lead, both the stars will be looking to clinch a win.

Prediction: Hubert Hurkacz could clinch a crucial win over Gael Monfils in his first match

As things stand, the Polish player is the top contender to clinch the win and come out on top in the match. While he has struggled in his recent outgoings, he has immense potential and could prove to be a dominant force over his opponent. For Monfils, he is also one of the stars to look out for. But, given the age factor, it could prove to be a big thing for the French star.

Monfils will have to bring something out of the box if he wants to stand a chance of winning the upcoming match. What are your thoughts on this? Who are you rooting for in the match? Please let us know in the comments below!

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