The round of 16 match of Vienna Open 2023 between Frances Tiafoe and Gael Monfils will take place on October 26.
Frances Tiafoe, who had been struggling with poor form recently, seemed destined for another discouraging defeat in his first-round match this week. However, his opponent, Dan Evans, had to retire due to an injury while leading 4-1 in the first set, granting Tiafoe an unexpected entry into the second round. Tiafoe is currently chasing a spot in the ATP Finals and a return to the top 10, but there are concerns regarding his motivation and focus. Recent weeks have seen him win only one of his last six completed matches, suffering losses to unexpected opponents like Borna Gojo and Lorenzo Sonego.
Competing in early-round matches after a title win can pose challenges, especially for Gael Monfils, known for occasional inconsistency and fitness struggles. Nonetheless, he smoothly overcame this hurdle by comfortably defeating Daniel Altmaier in Vienna’s first round. Monfils, a skilled French player, extended his streak of reaching at least one season championship match to 19 by claiming the Stockholm title on indoor hard courts, notably facing no top-20 players throughout. Despite initial doubts upon his return from injury earlier this year, Monfils has made a remarkable resurgence, enjoying a six-match winning streak and rising over 100 places in the ATP rankings to rejoin the top 100.
| Frances Tiafoe vs Gael Monfils | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 26, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard (Indoor) |
| Tournament | Vienna Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 10:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniel Evans | 0-0 (retired) (W) |
| Aslan Karatsev | 3-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Lorenzo Sonego | 6-2, 2-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 7-5, 6-3 (W) |
| Tallon Griekspoor | 3-6, 7-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniel Altmaier | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Pavel Kotov | 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Laslo Djere | 7-5, 6-2 (W) |
| Adrian Mannarino | 7-5, 7-6 (W) |
| Filip Misolic | 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
Their head-to-head record is level at 1-1. Both dynamic players possess the ability to best each other, but it’s Gael Monfils’ slightly superior recent form that gives him a slight edge.
The round of 16 match of Vienna Open 2023 between Frances Tiafoe and Gael Monfils will take place on October 26.
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