Once he decides to finish his career, it's going to be a sad day for tennis. Unfortunately, his accomplishments never followed his enormous skills, but he will be remembered as a tennis artist with an eternal smile on his face.
Well I honestly feel like players who have won a bunch of ATP 250,500 titles as he has have a lot to be proud of, hell even just one. He has entertained a lot of fans and sure does have some real trophies to show for it
He lost to the Big 3 an absurd number of times. 2-14 against Nadal, 4-10 vs. Fed and 0-17 against Djokovic. That's 41 tournaments ended too soon by legendary talent. The man was simply born at the wrong time. If he existed in the Sampras/Agassi/Becker era he would have multiple SF and F appearances in major tournaments. Alas, he encountered three men who each achieved tennis perfection at some point in their careers.
I remember starting tennis after seeing my first Monfils' matches on TV, when I was a very young boy. I don't care that he doesn't have the biggest palmares or any of that stuff , This man is the biggest wildcard in this sport, and I love it.
The last point is insane, we expect him to let the ball drop and hit a twiner or something, but he actually ends jumping 180 degrees towards the ball when it's rising, to hit a kind of smash. Fucsovics was so oblivious to that... he started to do his split step when Monfils actually hit the ball.
I've been entirely watching tennis for 2 straight hours. the one who keep me doing it was this guy. molfils, you mau not won any title but surely the people's champion was you. radiates what it feels like to play tennis by heart.
No sólo es show monfils tiene una técnica increíble..q no e visto a muchos jugadores..incluso contestar con tu mano menos habilidosa es ya algo increíble..y responder en el aire con una precisión increíble ...grande monfils....gracias por tu tenis
You should wonder why Kyrgios gets much more attention by media than La Monf. Both of them are good entertainers and most of people like seeing them when they play. On the contrary to my favourite tennis player (Rafa Nadal), they don’t mind playing some low percentage spectacular shots to entertain. But there are important differences as Monfils: - behaves well on and off court - is well liked by his tennis mates who find him very funny and nice. - is never rude or unkind to neither his mates, nor the umpires or the expectators. You see Nick, you should take notes and learn something my friend… ;) ;)
stfu, and quit trying to make carbon copies of people and enforce your own behavior code. the ONLY reason humanity contains beauty, achievement, art, innovation, and intrigue whatsoever is that we're comprised of different elemental qualities. kyrgs doesn't need your sermon. he's just a dude who's unwilling to put on airs. his head gets existential. he has different motivations and different goals. that's it. he adores monfils, and yet he isn't monfils. thank god. get over it, quit with the patronizing 'my friend' he'll never read, and quit with the sanctimony, thx
@@DanielBoonelight Are you giving me a sermon and telling me not to do so? Isnt't that an hypocritical behaviour? I like watching Kyrgios because he is a good entertainer. No problem if he focus more in social media than in his own tennis game, but I would very much like he wold not direspect any of his mates, umpires, clay courts and so on. Can you understand that? Moreover a week ago in Winston Salem, he was "smart" enough to withdrew a few minutes before his match against Murray, but he was given the money anyway as if he had played. For your information: www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/82110/nick-kyrgios-second-most-hated-athlete-of-the-decade/
The best definition of i do best under pressure and i show off when not under pressure. Finally a reason to watch tennis, this guy is entertaining frfr 🔥
THE GOAT OF TRICK SHOTS Nick Kyrgios, Justin Brown, Fabrice Santoro etc, although they are great, none of them come even close. He did not win any Gran Slam, but he certainly did win my full admiration for his unparalleled skills.
Come on, you have to realize how in #s 29 and 5 Monfils just completely anticipates and immediately follows through on a dime to move forward from his passing shot to meet the best possible shot from the opponent!! What vision.
Watching him at Roland Garros right now. He has matured so much, but man what a player. He could be one of the best if he calms down, but please for the love of tennis STAY YOU!
Monfils gets criticized a lot for not being "serious" and not putting in his best effort to win a grand slam. How about tough straight-faced professionals like Ferrer, Verdasco, Gasquet, Simon, Isner, etc who always "played seriously" and put in their best effort but still didn't win one? Fact is...the era of the big three was the hardest to win a grand slam in. So I'm glad Monfils played to enjoy himself, made millions, won some titles, and is still playing. Sometimes, a few people are just better than others no matter what others do or don't do.
Oh, come on! You are forgetting some “No Way!!!” Points: 1) burning forehand against Djokovic (Davis Cup 2010) 2) extremely long rally against Ferrero (Montreal 2009) 3) 190 km/h forehand against Kecmanovic (Paris 2021) 4) burning forehand against Gonzalez (US Open 2014) 5) another burning forehand against Nadal (Monte Carlo 2016) 6) burning forehand against Baghdatis (Australia 2007) 7) the 5 consecutive points against Nishikori to come back in the tiebreak…no just 1 point (Montreal 2017)
Que talento, que energía positiva emana este chico. Pocos quedan así en el circuito. Si fuera más consistente sería un crack. Pero no se puede tener todo
The only player you can watch his 50 best shots 22 minutes video without being bored for just one second
אקנס זז זז ס
i just did that
Chino ríos too
Why du you have the same pb
Yeahhh
Once he decides to finish his career, it's going to be a sad day for tennis. Unfortunately, his accomplishments never followed his enormous skills, but he will be remembered as a tennis artist with an eternal smile on his face.
Top 15 in the world for more than 10 years.. that's something...
Well I honestly feel like players who have won a bunch of ATP 250,500 titles as he has have a lot to be proud of, hell even just one. He has entertained a lot of fans and sure does have some real trophies to show for it
@@Kooooyooooy he did play in the Roger, Rafa, Djoko era. Basically, very few opportunities to win Grand Slams. He should be proud of his career.
He lost to the Big 3 an absurd number of times. 2-14 against Nadal, 4-10 vs. Fed and 0-17 against Djokovic. That's 41 tournaments ended too soon by legendary talent. The man was simply born at the wrong time. If he existed in the Sampras/Agassi/Becker era he would have multiple SF and F appearances in major tournaments. Alas, he encountered three men who each achieved tennis perfection at some point in their careers.
Less of a tennis player, more of a practical joker
He plays for fun, not money. I'm glad he makes enough money that I get to see him play.
hes earned over 14 million dollars in his career mate he earns well more than enough
@@josephhunter1627 hes made almost 20 mil
Simon probably closer to 30 with sponsors
@@josephhunter1627 yeah I was talking about just prize money
@@josephhunter1627 he hasnt even won a grand slam thats insane
How could one ever get bored watching Monfils play........certainly the greatest entertainer tennis has ever seen!!!
😲😲😍😍
it's so nice to see a guy who actually has fun and sees the lighter side of the sport, that's why i love him
I like he
One of the only few players, who can make the whole crowd go crazy.
I have never watched this much tennis...this guy is someone special!
He is such an athletic and amazing player. It's nice seeing him do well
I remember starting tennis after seeing my first Monfils' matches on TV, when I was a very young boy. I don't care that he doesn't have the biggest palmares or any of that stuff , This man is the biggest wildcard in this sport, and I love it.
He's the Gaucho Ronaldinho of tennis! He plays with joy and a lot of skill.
I was thinking the exact same thing while watching the Video!
With the crowd on his side Monfils is such an inspired tennis player. He is really impressive. Great fighter. I'm a fan of this guy.
This is my first time seeing him play. I like watching him. I really like that he doesn't grunt while hitting the ball.
Time slows down when Monfils is chasing a dropshot
The last point is insane, we expect him to let the ball drop and hit a twiner or something, but he actually ends jumping 180 degrees towards the ball when it's rising, to hit a kind of smash.
Fucsovics was so oblivious to that... he started to do his split step when Monfils actually hit the ball.
The No 50 doesn't look like No 50. But hey, this is Gael Monfils we're talking about
I've been entirely watching tennis for 2 straight hours. the one who keep me doing it was this guy.
molfils, you mau not won any title but surely the people's champion was you. radiates what it feels like to play tennis by heart.
Monfils is Miracles - Respect sir... Thank you for giving us your brand of tennis.
Magic video, not one second of boredom. Yet, lacks the match point in the U.S open when Monfils jumped, turned 360° in the air and smashed.
This is the atp channel, they don’t have rights to post grand slam videos, such a shame…
@@adamalouani Ooh U right! I didn't understand because especially in Wimbl and RG e played awesome shots 🥴
@@adamalouani thanks for the precision
One of the best athletes on tour!
No sólo es show monfils tiene una técnica increíble..q no e visto a muchos jugadores..incluso contestar con tu mano menos habilidosa es ya algo increíble..y responder en el aire con una precisión increíble ...grande monfils....gracias por tu tenis
#1 was def my favorite. hope he stays around for a few more years. tennis wouldn't be the same without him.
Гаэль один из немногих, который показывает не просто красивую игру, он играет Мастерски красиво !
His shot against Meltzer at Roland Garros is definitely Top 10, but since the footage isn't owned by ATP I can understand why they left it out.
Man , thank Goodness we have him in our sport, he is the best entertainer 😂😂😂😂
The ease of his game is just raw skill, superb entertainment 😀
5:55 was I the only one who was confused for a sec what I was watching?
no and he confuses his opponents
What a super nice guy. And plays for the crowd. Congratulations on 500 tour wins and wishing many more ahead 👍🏽👌🏽👏🏽
Is my fav player and I am glad that i have seen him playing for 12 13 years
Not only he was goooood player, he just loves to hear fans roaring and cheering for him. He played make fan happy!!!
13:52 learning lesson never let Monfils grunt 😂
Amazing player I hope he can continue at a high level and keep up the highlights
title should be: "Opponent got winning point but Monfils says NO"
Commentators watching Monfils play be like: Anotha one!
This man is the AIR JORDAN OF TENNIS 🎾! Wow! ❤
I remember tuning into tennis, I didn’t know who Gael Monfils was, until he made one of his signature moves, instantly became my favorite player.
5:55
woman: *moans*
man: yes!!
announcer: what a mighty forehand that was! and again he's doubled up afterwards trying to catch his breath
In todays date everyone has forgotten Monfills but he was an true legend and magician of tennis
I love him
This is the first time i ever enjoyed watching tennis.
20:58 ! WTF! while falling, passing shot with his left hand.. INSANE!
Him and Nick Kyrgios are what's keeping tennis truly thrilling and entertaining to watch. More power to tennis stars like both of you.
You should wonder why Kyrgios gets much more attention by media than La Monf.
Both of them are good entertainers and most of people like seeing them when they play. On the contrary to my favourite tennis player (Rafa Nadal), they don’t mind playing some low percentage spectacular shots to entertain.
But there are important differences as Monfils:
- behaves well on and off court
- is well liked by his tennis mates who find him very funny and nice.
- is never rude or unkind to neither his mates, nor the umpires or the expectators.
You see Nick, you should take notes and learn something my friend… ;) ;)
stfu, and quit trying to make carbon copies of people and enforce your own behavior code. the ONLY reason humanity contains beauty, achievement, art, innovation, and intrigue whatsoever is that we're comprised of different elemental qualities. kyrgs doesn't need your sermon. he's just a dude who's unwilling to put on airs. his head gets existential. he has different motivations and different goals. that's it. he adores monfils, and yet he isn't monfils. thank god. get over it, quit with the patronizing 'my friend' he'll never read, and quit with the sanctimony, thx
@@DanielBoonelight Are you giving me a sermon and telling me not to do so? Isnt't that an hypocritical behaviour?
I like watching Kyrgios because he is a good entertainer. No problem if he focus more in social media than in his own tennis game, but I would very much like he wold not direspect any of his mates, umpires, clay courts and so on. Can you understand that?
Moreover a week ago in Winston Salem, he was "smart" enough to withdrew a few minutes before his match against Murray, but he was given the money anyway as if he had played.
For your information: www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/82110/nick-kyrgios-second-most-hated-athlete-of-the-decade/
@@javiert.592 try not to should on yourself 👍
@@DanielBoonelight you too
19:19 MY FAVORITE ONE
The best definition of i do best under pressure and i show off when not under pressure. Finally a reason to watch tennis, this guy is entertaining frfr 🔥
Great compilation. He's a phenomenon
I forget who said it but Gael believes, "It's not whether you win or lose it's how you play the game". I'd love to meet him.
BRILLIANT !
A video of his awesome dance moves on the court could be edited as well. No boredom and super captivating.
THE GOAT OF TRICK SHOTS
Nick Kyrgios, Justin Brown, Fabrice Santoro etc, although they are great, none of them come even close.
He did not win any Gran Slam, but he certainly did win my full admiration for his unparalleled skills.
Come on, you have to realize how in #s 29 and 5 Monfils just completely anticipates and immediately follows through on a dime to move forward from his passing shot to meet the best possible shot from the opponent!! What vision.
5:55 that ohhhh😩
one day we will look back on the best of Monfils...............1 Love his tennis 2023
Это какой-то праздник жизни, господа! Браво!!
If he ever win grand slam,that would be most deserved grand slam ever
Pleasure to watch. Thanks, Gael
Monfils defeated de minaur...welcome back to form Monfils 🔥
Gael is one of my favourite players of all time
Watching him at Roland Garros right now.
He has matured so much, but man what a player.
He could be one of the best if he calms down, but please for the love of tennis STAY YOU!
Basketball and Tennis unstoppable
I love Monfils. He makes me smile :)
One time Monfils said cool hair to me and I was so amazed Monfils is just an amazing player
5:02 the definition of work smart not hard😂😂
Monfils is the best player....he plays for his fans....🥰
20:22 "incredibile babeno"
Isn't that what the commentator said when Federer a similar baseline overhead winner vs Roddick?
I watch too much tennis bruh
@@susa4727 same,, I remember commentary as well
Perhaps he didn't win grand slam, but his role in rasing popularity of tennis you can't underestimate. Highly intertaining content😍👍🔥
Definitely my favourite player on Tour so fun to watch
Most players' best ever shot wouldn't even make this list
They should of added the Melzer Monfils diving volley at Rolland Garros 2009 match as well.
atp shots dude. not grand slams.
Monfils gets criticized a lot for not being "serious" and not putting in his best effort to win a grand slam. How about tough straight-faced professionals like Ferrer, Verdasco, Gasquet, Simon, Isner, etc who always "played seriously" and put in their best effort but still didn't win one?
Fact is...the era of the big three was the hardest to win a grand slam in. So I'm glad Monfils played to enjoy himself, made millions, won some titles, and is still playing. Sometimes, a few people are just better than others no matter what others do or don't do.
Absolument époustouflant.
Inimitable 😮❤😅
The Ronaldinho of tennis
Those Drop shots are deadly
I really hope he wins 1 grand slam
This guy and Dustin Brown their really amazing 🤩
No.3: Left-handed-forehand-passing-shot-while-doing-the-splits-on-the-ground
pshh I see those all the time! Lol
a lovely man ❤️❤️❤️
How is 49 the 49th best shot.... that was pretty damn good
Because this is Monfiles
@@kevj745 good point
One of the greatest ❤🔥💯
Il est incroyable et il est français ! Meilleur athlète du tennis ever :)
So happy to see the one in Queens again. It really seems impossible to make that shot
يعني رياضة تنس والله أحيانا بتضحكني وتجعلني أتحمس أكثر و أكثر ❤❤😂😂
The fact that after every shot I want to like the video and I realized I had liked the video before I started says it all...
Its crazy how they always miss the one with ferrero at the us open 2009, that one was his best one! Nothing comes close to it
Gael would have been by far the best player on the planet behind the big 3 if he hadn’t suffered injury and had better mental strength
The "ODD" Body movements throw opponents off... he is doing the most as we say
Never ever watched tennis this long 😂🎉
Gael is so fucking cool, always puts on an amazing show
There really is not many players with top 50 shot and rally lists as good as this.
Oh, come on! You are forgetting some “No Way!!!” Points:
1) burning forehand against Djokovic (Davis Cup 2010)
2) extremely long rally against Ferrero (Montreal 2009)
3) 190 km/h forehand against Kecmanovic (Paris 2021)
4) burning forehand against Gonzalez (US Open 2014)
5) another burning forehand against Nadal (Monte Carlo 2016)
6) burning forehand against Baghdatis (Australia 2007)
7) the 5 consecutive points against Nishikori to come back in the tiebreak…no just 1 point (Montreal 2017)
He gone make me start watching tennis
Que talento, que energía positiva emana este chico. Pocos quedan así en el circuito. Si fuera más consistente sería un crack. Pero no se puede tener todo
Nem vindo de volta
Já não era sem tempo
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Digo Bem vindo de volta
Já não era sem tempo
Parabéns👏👏👏👏👏👏
Amazing skills ! But when you look at the score...
master of trickshots!
I love him so much... he s not acting like diva... ever
It would be nice to see him win a major instead of just playing random fun points. He's got the talent.
A true artist
Great video
The most entertaining player in tennis.
I find it so funny that Monfils can hit an absolutely stunning slam off of the opponents slam
For me, he comes right after Federer..., in the Category
"crazy/genius" Shots" He is super special.