The round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Gael Monfils and Alex De Minaur will take place on August 17.
Gael Monfils’ recent physical prowess mirrors that of Alex de Minaur. Despite facing challenges upon his return from injury, Monfils has astounded by participating in nine back-to-back matches, triumphing in six, including victories against formidable opponents like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie. This achievement was deemed nearly unattainable just months ago. Monfils, who had been struggling to regain his former performance level, now enjoys a remarkable four-match winning streak in second-round matches at the Cincinnati Masters. Impressively, he has not suffered a loss in this stage at the tournament since 2006.
Alex de Minaur, though lacking the power of his top-20 counterparts, consistently relies on his energy and endurance to excel among them. This resilience was evident in his recent three-set victory over Jeffrey John Wolf in Cincinnati, following taxing stints in Los Cabos and the Toronto Masters. With consecutive runner-up finishes at these events, he rebounded from championship losses to Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner, defeating two top-10 and two top-20 players. Notably, his first Masters quarterfinal was achieved during this impressive run. However, his last two Cincinnati Masters outings resulted in second-round eliminations, including a defeat by Gael Monfils in straight sets in 2021.
| Gael Monfils vs Alex De Minaur | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 12:00 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Cameron Norrie | 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Jannik Sinner | 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 (L) |
| Aleksandar Vukic | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Christopher Eubanks | 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey John Wolf | 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 (W) |
| Jannik Sinner | 4-6, 1-6 (L) |
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 6-1, 6-3 (W) |
| Daniil Medvedev | 7-6, 7-5 (W) |
| Taylor Fritz | 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 (W) |
With a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head, Gael Monfils can outmatch Alex de Minaur if he’s in good shape. Monfils performed well against players who recently defeated de Minaur—beating Tsitsipas and losing to Sinner. The match’s outcome depends on the players’ current fatigue levels, determining who has more energy for this intense battle.
The round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Gael Monfils and Alex De Minaur will take place on August 17.
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