The round of 64 match of Paris Masters between Gael Monfils and Francisco Cerundolo will take place on October 31.
Gael Monfils, despite a tough season, extended his 19-year streak of reaching at least one main tour championship match by winning in Stockholm recently. However, his subsequent loss in Vienna, appearing fatigued, might benefit him by providing rest before his home Masters event in Paris. Monfils has a strong history in French tournaments, with four ATP titles, and he’s particularly eager to perform in front of his home crowd. Notably, his only 2023 main tour victory occurred in the French Open, where he made a remarkable comeback to beat Sebastian Baez in a thrilling five-set first-round match.
Following an intense series of tournaments during the grass and July clay swing, Francisco Cerundolo’s performance has taken a significant hit. Recent matches have raised concerns, including a five-set loss to Jiri Vesely at the US Open, a set dropped to Vilius Gaubas in the Davis Cup, and a mere five-game win against a struggling Diego Schwartzman in Tokyo. Currently on a three-match losing streak, the top-ranked Argentine player was ousted in the first round of his debut Paris Masters in 2022. Additionally, he has only notched four indoor hard court victories, the first against Manuel Guinard in Gijon last October.
| Gael Monfils vs Francisco Cerundolo | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 31, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard(Indoor) |
| Tournament | Paris Masters |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 10:00 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Frances Tiafoe | 7-5, 1-6, 4-6 (L) |
| 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) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Lorenzo Sonego | 4-6, 7-5, 2-6 (L) |
| Diego Schwartzman | 4-6, 1-6 (L) |
| Sebastian Korda | 5-7, 6-7 (L) |
| Marton Fucsovics | 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
| Mackenzie McDonald | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
In their previous encounter at the Miami Masters in 2022, Francisco Cerundolo leads the head-to-head 1-0 with a score of 6-2, 6-3. If Gael Monfils is in top physical condition and well-rested, he is expected to have the advantage over Cerundolo under these circumstances.
The round of 64 match of Paris Masters between Gael Monfils and Francisco Cerundolo will take place on October 31.
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