Love how he credits his team, the game plan, and luck (and hard work and discipline) for getting here today. Not taking anything for granted. That's a real show of humility.
Very nice interview, thank you for respects paid to the crowd, your team, other players. A good level of English too which is not that widespread among French tennismen. Allez Gaël! fais vivre la flamme!
Has anyone ever reacted more joyously and/or been more deserved. Fritz was looking great up until this match-up and he didn't do a lot wrong. Gael just took it from him with some outstanding tennis...
Last year after a game he lost, I read such terrible comments about Gaël on X from people who despised him. I hope that today those same people will have the dignity to applaud and congratulate him. Gaël, you are extraordinary! Well done, Gaël! You are my man!
Wow he did it again and again, When Monfils is playing we all want to, no you have to watch. He makes us smile and say what!, from start to finish win or lose. We love him wish him the best of luck. Only a few players have the gift and talent to use a tennis racquet and entertain us all.
All the top athletes take path to basketball football baseball then maybe tennis. Their stength is height and big serve that's all. Isner Fritz are good examples
In regular terms 38 is not old, but after more than 20 years of being professional sportsman, with all the training, injuries etc. it simply wears your body and you can't compete at the same level as those who are 20-something. As we can see, there are some exceptions, but in general, that's just the way it is.
Muscles / Body recovery is not the same at 20years old than at 38 years old due to methaboism different, etc.. They are playing daily 2-3-5 hours. 1 second delayed reaching the ball to hit is significant in this PRO level. In F1 , 1 second delayed is a lot in ATP TOP 20#Rank is a lot, too. In F1 there are pieces rechange. In Tennis player bodies, not replacement possible for your muscles and next you have to play again.
Top 50 : monfils djokovic 38 years old Struff 34 years old Dimitrov 33 years old Giron 31 years old Thompson 30 years old And other players have less...
Bad take. Taylor is by all accounts one of the hardest working guy on tour. He doesn't have some of the natural abilities of say a Monfils but he's making the most out of his patchy game and rode it to a #4 ranking. You can't take that away from him. Monfils never rose to #4, and was often called a wasted talent. (and I'm a Monfils fan)
@@rk12968. I’d never call Monfils a wasted talent. He was once ranked number 6 in the world. He may not have been as dedicated and disciplined early in his career, but he has always been a solid player.
I was wondering if he would be able to win this match. Monfils, - one of the most annoying tennis players to watch over the years - but still, happy for this win for him.
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Love how he credits his team, the game plan, and luck (and hard work and discipline) for getting here today. Not taking anything for granted. That's a real show of humility.
I have tears in my eyes. Such a great person. Never mind about the others, now I'm just rooting for Monfils.
Well Done.
Incredible Match.
Fantastic Player
Beautiful Human Being.
My favorite player currently on the tour. Fun to watch.
@@kylecurryyt
Mr Monfils Is A Gentleman And A Brilliant Tennis Player.
What Stamina At 38!!
Hope He Goes Far In This Tournament.
Good Luck
Amazing!
Got to see Monfils at Indian Wells last year. He’s such a positive, energetic player. 38, unbelievable.
I would cry with happiness if this good-hearted gentleman were to win this AO! Alleeeeez Gaël!!!!
Love this man. Best match so far. Go Gael. You are a super star
ça fait tellement plaisir ! Bravo Gaël Monfils !!
Love Monfils ❤ a true gent and what a player
And his wife also clearly won against the number 4?! I'm so happy & I didn't know! I really like this AO!
Can you win not clearly?
Look at him 😂😂😂 he is pure joy to watch and support!
Monfils:" I warmed up the court for her" 😂
Legend La Monf!!! Masterclass, merci!
The magician
Very nice interview, thank you for respects paid to the crowd, your team, other players. A good level of English too which is not that widespread among French tennismen. Allez Gaël! fais vivre la flamme!
A very humble and nice guy. He is playing fantastic tennis at the moment. Let's see, how far he will go.
Monfils and Djokovic. U rock, guys.
Has anyone ever reacted more joyously and/or been more deserved. Fritz was looking great up until this match-up and he didn't do a lot wrong. Gael just took it from him with some outstanding tennis...
Such JOY. Love to see it! 👏👏👏👏👏
You had it in you since the very beggining be who you are, an incredibly experienced player and a caribbean gem. You are magic !
Last year after a game he lost, I read such terrible comments about Gaël on X from people who despised him. I hope that today those same people will have the dignity to applaud and congratulate him. Gaël, you are extraordinary! Well done, Gaël! You are my man!
Wow he did it again and again, When Monfils is playing we all want to, no you have to watch. He makes us smile and say what!, from start to finish win or lose. We love him wish him the best of luck. Only a few players have the gift and talent to use a tennis racquet and entertain us all.
merci, professeur
So happy for Gael! Excellent game! Big congrats!
absolutely amazing
I don’t know why I cried but I just did😭 so good to see him still winning
Et tout ça avec une raquette de décathlon 😂
Bravo gaelou ! Tu régales 🎉🥳🍾
Isn't it a Artenco racquet?? 🎾🎾
@@christoscholevasArtengo is one of the Decathlon brand.
Joyous! Inspirational!
Chapeau !🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Would be awesome to see him win his first Major Trophy. Good luck!
Monfils is looking more and more like Morgan Freeman.
Racist
@@Pezerinno There's nothing racist in this comparison. Gaël Monfils definitely looks more like Morgan Freeman than, say, Marylin Monroe.
@@jeandelvare6385don't sweat it man, it was just a joke 👍
Congratz monfils hope u can win GS before u retire
Just gotta love Monfils.
Amazing Monffffffff🎉
Congratulations dear sir
BRAVO!!!!!!
congrats felicitations Gael!!!!!! LFG! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💛💛💛💛💛💛🎊🎊
Credit to u sir u deserve it
🎾Game stats show Taylor Fritz played well, but Gael Monfils just played out of his skin today, e.g. 24 ACES!! 💪A win so well deserved!!👏🥳
Monfils... Rendez~vous in the final🎉
Congratulations my dear. More wins.
Yes Yes Yes to Gael Monfils! It's your time!
She certainly heat up the court too. Husband and wife playing some inspired tennis.
Tu es mon fils , Gael. Que la Force soit avec toi !
Amicalement, René.
Live long and prosper !
🖖👽🐽🛸🌈✋🌋🤟🌎
King of amortis today was king
Monfils mi è simpatico da morire. E sono contenta quando vince, tranne con Jannik.
All the top athletes take path to basketball football baseball then maybe tennis. Their stength is height and big serve that's all. Isner Fritz are good examples
Monfils just serving out of his mind absolutely crazy good.
Fritz had 2 break points in the 4th set & he wasted both of them.
Wow, talking about a revival.
If he gets into the final along Djokovic and wins this, what a way to end his carreer. :D
Congrats mr .monfil u played great keep going on Bro,fan from philippines God bless
Class guy, best bloke in Tennis
Bien joue monfils😊
Resilience
Amazing💪♥️
Gael da galera!
Happy to wake up and see that! Unbelievable ❤"I've done the job! I've done the job"
Sure he did 🎉🎉🎉
Monfils and Djoko still make tennis awesome to watch. The new generarion excluding Alcaraz is just….. tasteless
Why do people think 38 is old. A male 38 can still be just as fit like Novak.
38 isnt old for a person, but name 3 people playing at the top level for *tennis* who are older than 38?
Novak is 37 but, besides look at Murray, Nadal, Federer
In regular terms 38 is not old, but after more than 20 years of being professional sportsman, with all the training, injuries etc. it simply wears your body and you can't compete at the same level as those who are 20-something. As we can see, there are some exceptions, but in general, that's just the way it is.
Muscles / Body recovery is not the same at 20years old than at 38 years old due to methaboism different, etc.. They are playing daily 2-3-5 hours. 1 second delayed reaching the ball to hit is significant in this PRO level.
In F1 , 1 second delayed is a lot in ATP TOP 20#Rank is a lot, too.
In F1 there are pieces rechange. In Tennis player bodies, not replacement possible for your muscles and next you have to play again.
Top 50 : monfils djokovic 38 years old
Struff 34 years old
Dimitrov 33 years old
Giron 31 years old
Thompson 30 years old
And other players have less...
🎉🎉🎉🎉Great!!! What a match 😮😮
What the muck u need to mention age all the time???
Allez
Wow. Nice for Monf. Lets go Monf vs Goldkovic final, wouldnt that be a spectacle. 😂
Maybe Taylor should spend less time gaming and more time practising. He just got towelled by a 38 yr old.
Bad take. Taylor is by all accounts one of the hardest working guy on tour. He doesn't have some of the natural abilities of say a Monfils but he's making the most out of his patchy game and rode it to a #4 ranking. You can't take that away from him. Monfils never rose to #4, and was often called a wasted talent. (and I'm a Monfils fan)
@@rk12968. I’d never call Monfils a wasted talent. He was once ranked number 6 in the world. He may not have been as dedicated and disciplined early in his career, but he has always been a solid player.
@@44Jbean injuries man injuries
Plenty of guys didn't win a slam during Big 3 Big 4 era.
It’s now you season Murray vibes
I was wondering if he would be able to win this match. Monfils, - one of the most annoying tennis players to watch over the years - but still, happy for this win for him.
Either you never watched him play, or you are a troll. Honestly, I'm not sure.