Gael Monfils knew how to endure against his compatriot Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard, who once again showcased his best serves. The French first-round duel did not disappoint, and despite Monfils having 2 match points to seal it 3-0, Giovanni took it to the fifth set (7-6 6-3 6-7 6-7 6-4). A match where a total of 25 double faults were seen between them, but it was a true generational battle with three tie breaks that the older player clinched, largely due to his experience against opponents with different playing styles.
Gael Monfils, coming off his win at the Auckland ATP, will face Franco Comesaña or Daniel Altmaier in the second round.
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