As in 2021, Gaël Monfils is one of eight qualified in the quarterfinals at the Masters 1000 in Toronto. On the night of Thursday to Friday, the Frenchman did not tremble an eyelash to dismiss Aleksandar Vukic (6-4, 6-4). A match point will have been enough for him, a sign of the authority he showed during the meeting. More mobile, more powerful than his adversary throughout the meeting, Monfils reassured on his state of form.
Relying on his first balls (9 aces), as against the Greek, the 36-year-old converted one break point per set out of seven attempts in total. “I serve better now, and my forehand is also one of the keys to my game (…) the movements are also important”, he analyzed, saying he was happy to have been “almost 100 %”.
Murray forfeits, Sinner takes advantage
Opposite him in the next round is Jannik Sinner. The Italian will arrive with an extra freshness, since he did not have to enter the court to get rid of Andy Murray. The Briton withdrew for abdominal problems, and will not be able to try to win a fourth title in Toronto after 2009, 2010 and 2015.
2023-08-11 06:21:00
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