In Shanghai, Gaël Monfils' adventure ends in the round of 16 against Carlos Alcaraz
|Gaël Monfils let his chance slip away at 5-4 in the second set. XinHua – Zhang Chenlin
The Frenchman, who had eliminated his compatriot Ugo Humbert in the previous round, did not disgrace himself against the world number 2 but lost in two sets, 6-4, 7-5, this Wednesday, October 9.
Gaël Monfils put up a good fight against Carlos Alcaraz this Wednesday, October 9, in the round of 16 of the Shanghai tournament in China. But the Frenchman surrendered after two very hard-fought sets, 6-4, 7-5.
Despite a spectacular and efficient service game (10 aces), he had to bow to the very incisive net game and more efficient in the decisive moments of the Spaniard, 17 years younger.
Alcaraz stronger at the end of the set
Monfils will just regret the break point let slip away at 3-2 in the first set or even the opportunity to catch up when he was two points behind in the second set (5-4). Each time, he ended up giving in to the battering rams of his opponent, breaking through on the return as soon as he had the opportunity.
Stacking Up Wins like… 🧱 @carlosalcaraz defeats Monfils 6-4 7-5 extending his winning streak to 12 and locking in his spot in the quarter-finals! 🔒#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/HLAy8CAani
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 9, 2024
Monfils, 38, will therefore have to wait to become the second oldest man to play in a Masters 1000 quarter-final after Federer (Shanghai 2019).