Jannik Sinner expressed his admiration for Gael Monfils after their ATP 500 Rotterdam second-round match. Sinner defeated Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, marking his fifth victory in their six meetings. This win extended Sinner’s winning streak to 12 matches and secured his spot in the quarter-finals.
During the match, Sinner faced one break point, which Monfils was able to convert, leading to him winning the second set. However, Monfils struggled with unforced errors, allowing Sinner to break his serve twice out of five opportunities.
In the first set, Sinner took an early lead by breaking Monfils’ serve in the second game. He maintained his advantage by holding his serve in the third game. Sinner continued to dominate, eventually closing out the set 6-3.
Monfils started the second set strong, holding his serve and breaking Sinner’s serve in the fourth game. He continued to serve well and eventually won the set 6-3, forcing a deciding third set.
In the final set, Sinner quickly broke Monfils’ serve in the second game, giving him a comfortable lead. Despite missing another break chance, Sinner held his serve and eventually closed out the match with a 5-3 lead.
After the match, Sinner praised Monfils as an incredible showman and a fantastic player. He expressed his hope that Monfils continues to compete for as long as possible, as the sport needs characters like him. Sinner also shared his admiration for Monfils’ kindness towards him when he first started his professional career.
Overall, Sinner’s victory over Monfils showcased his talent and continued success on the ATP Tour.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org