Monfils: "The best match of my life on clay I lost with a 6-0 in the final set"
Gael Monfils recently gave an interview where he recalled his feelings from the 2016 Monte Carlo tournament final. There, he faced Rafael Nadal in one of the most challenging years for Nadal that would end with that title as his greatest achievement on the clay court. "I played the best match of my life on clay, I offered an extraordinary level... And lost 6-0 in the third set. Rafa was the GOAT," commented the Frenchman.
Gael Monfils played the best match of his life on clay in the 2016 Monte Carlo final.
"I played extraordinarily."
What happened? He got a 6-0 in the last set.
Who was his opponent?
Exactly, Mr. Rafael Nadal and Parera.
The king 👑 of clay. GOAT. pic.twitter.com/PrINNsS0Hk— José Morón (@jmgmoron) September 4, 2025
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