Monfils, before facing Alcaraz: "He is going to crush me, 100%"

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On August 16th, Gael Monfils managed to frustrate Carlos Alcaraz on the center court in Cincinnati. The Frenchman, with a great game from the baseline, took advantage of a bad day at the office for Carlitos to achieve a very important victory, a day that will be remembered because the Spanish player lost his temper and smashed his racket in images that went around the world, leading him to apologize for the gesture.

Things have changed quite a bit since then. Gael only won one more match after that victory before landing in Shanghai. It is in this tournament that he has returned to the path of victory, with three wins (Dzumhur, Báez, and Humbert), and at his just turned 38 years old, he continues to enjoy each and every match he plays on the circuit. Alcaraz, on the other hand, after overcoming the rough patch of the North American hard court swing, has found his smile again, and last week in Beijing, he had one of his most successful tournaments of the year, topped with a tremendous victory over Sinner.

For this reason, Gael does not have much confidence in his chances against Alcaraz in their round of 16 match at the Shanghai ATP. The Frenchman may be somewhat short of energy for this match. Meanwhile, Carlos will have 72 hours of rest between his previous match and this one due to rain, which has delayed the first two rounds on the outdoor courts without a roof. Monfils, in a press conference, made some surprising statements and does not bet on himself in the face of his duel with Alcaraz.

Facing Alcaraz

It's going to be a very tough match, really. It is one of those matches that you like to play at this stage of my career, facing great players. He is becoming a legend. For me, it is an honor to share the court with this kid tomorrow. It will be great to face him again.

If you think you can repeat the victory

No, no. I think he will beat me. He will crush me, 100%. I believe I was lucky last time. It was not a good match for him, and I had a good one. His level is incredible. As I say, he is becoming a legend. I imagine he will crush me. I will try everything possible not to be crushed so easily. It's all a bonus. This does not mean I won't step onto the court with the right attitude, because I already have experience, but speaking from experience, I tell you that this kid is something else. Honestly, there will be a 99% chance for him. It is for that 1% that you go. I will enjoy it, but as a real man, I tell you, this kid is something else.
 

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