Gaël Monfils: Legend Continues | Tennis News
- Gaël Monfils, the 38-year-old Frenchman, thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with a remarkable comeback victory over Bolivia's Hugo Dellien.
- Monfils,known for his charisma and unpredictable play,secured his 12th five-set victory at Roland Garros.
- Prior to this match, Monfils had only suffered first-round defeats at Roland Garros twice in 17 appearances: in 2005 against Guillermo Canas and in 2020 against Alexander Bublik.
Gaël Monfils delivered an electrifying performance at Roland Garros, staging a stunning comeback win that has the tennis world buzzing. Facing Bolivian Hugo Dellien, Monfils rallied from a two-set deficit, showcasing his trademark resilience and captivating the Parisian crowd with a five-set victory: 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1. This marks Monfils’ 12th five-set win at Roland Garros.The 38-year-old frenchman, known for his unpredictable play and charismatic presence on the court, overcame an early setback when a fall disrupted the match. This exceptional display reinforces his legendary status. In a match filled with drama, Monfils’ ability to dig deep and find his rhythm secured a place in the next round. For all the breaking news,turn to News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as Monfils prepares to face Jack Draper.
Monfils stages Roland Garros comeback
Updated May 28, 2025
Gaël Monfils, the 38-year-old Frenchman, thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with a remarkable comeback victory over Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien. After a fall early in the match seemed to spell defeat, Monfils rallied to win in five sets: 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1.
Monfils,known for his charisma and unpredictable play,secured his 12th five-set victory at Roland Garros. While acknowledging his opponent wasn’t a top-ranked player and the match’s overall quality fluctuated, Monfils’ resilience captivated the Parisian audience.
Prior to this match, Monfils had only suffered first-round defeats at Roland Garros twice in 17 appearances: in 2005 against Guillermo Canas and in 2020 against Alexander Bublik. This year, an early setback threatened to add to that list when Monfils slipped and collided with an advertising sign, causing a noticeable disruption.
Dellien, ranked No. 74 in 2019, seized the opportunity, capitalizing on Monfils’ apparent injury to take a two-set lead. However, Monfils, spurred on by the crowd, found his rhythm in the third set, winning it decisively 6-1. Dellien, with 17 unforced errors in the set, struggled to maintain his earlier form.
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Monfils continued his resurgence,breaking Dellien early in the fourth set. Despite a late wobble that lead to a tiebreaker, Monfils prevailed, setting the stage for a dominant fifth set. He quickly secured a double break, winning the final set 6-1 and sealing the victory after three hours and 30 minutes.
“monf” ended up being surprised and being embarked in a perilous decisive game. That in the great relief of the public, he flew over (7 points to 4), direction his kingdom: the 5the set. A sacred territory where, decently, he could no longer lose. And just to demonstrate it, he was breaking from the outset by encouraging a lob of his opponent to be too long (2-0) from the gesture. What galvanize the crowd and do the show.Only a last game of ten minutes were missing to add a final touch of dramaturgy, and a double break in the French bag (4-0). this time, mass was said for Dellien, defeated by a myth after just over 3:30 am (6-1).
What’s next
Monfils will need to recover quickly as he prepares to face British player Jack Draper in the next round.