36-Year-Old Gael Monfils Provides Unforgettable French Open Moment for Fans As He Scripts Impossible Comeback for His Daughter
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Gael Monfils‘ incredible victory in the French Open‘s opening round has captured the attention of the tennis world. After struggling for almost ten months on the tour, the 36-year-old Frenchman used his racquet as a magic wand to script the incredible first-round comeback victory. It was a very emotional occasion for the former world number 6 as he made the inconceivable victory possible and dedicated it to his daughter.
Monfils overcame a 0-4 deficit to defeat Baez in five sets, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5. After the incredible comeback, the French tennis star dropped onto the court as emotion overcame him.
Gael Monfils’ incredible victory sparked a wave of emotions
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For the past few months, the 36-year-old tennis player has been struggling with his form on the tour in such a way that he was struggling to make any kind of impact in tournaments. But now, with his amazing first-round victory at the French Open, the tennis star is all set to showcase his talent in his home Grand Slam event.
Understandably, after the impossible first-round victory, it was quite an emotional moment for the tennis player.
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After the victory Monfils made a heartwarming gesture during the custom of writing something on the camera. According to the camera picture shared by The Tennis Letter on Twitter, the former world number 6 wrote his daughter’s name, ‘Skaï’ on the camera.
Gael Monfils signed the camera "Skaï" the name of him and Svitolina's daughter.
He said after the match that he won because of her. 🥹
The fact that he drew inspiration from his daughter is so beautiful. pic.twitter.com/JZUZtYIglv
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 30, 2023
Nevertheless, that was not the only emotional moment that happened after the match. A former French tennis star was also present to witness the emotional comeback victory of Monfils. Marion Bartoli, who interviewed her countryman after the match, shared how she was pretty confident regarding how the 36-year-old would make a comeback even after losing the fourth set terribly.
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She said, “I’ve known you for almost 24 years since you were 14. You were losing this last set, but I was sure you’d come back. You did it. You did it.”
Marion Bartoli was in tears interviewing Monfils:
Bartoli: “I’ve known you for almost 24 years since you were 14. You were losing this last set, but I was sure you’d come back. You did it. You did it.”
This was not just a win. This was a test of the human spirit. 🥹
🇫🇷❤️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/Y6DCC5kRLG
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 30, 2023
Monfils broke down after claiming the incredible victory
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Even the former world no.6 was visibly moved after the match. As he won the match point, Monfils literally burst into tears and collapsed on the court.
🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/sOWT9yU328
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) May 30, 2023
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The Tennis Channel posted a video of him using his triumph to channel his emotions. In that clip, he can be seen plainly lying on the court with tears in his eyes as he gave his all in the match. It was an incredible moment for the tennis player himself, after going through a tough time on the Tour. Can Monfils use this momentum to make it to the latter stages of Roland Garros?
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Edited by:
Tony Thomas