Gael Monfils is one of one of the sport’s most consistent players, meaning he has faced off against numerous top tennis stars.
Gael Monfils is one of the most underrated tennis players of this generation. The Frenchman has reached at least 1 final in 16 straight seasons from 2005 to 2020.
That awe-inspiring, to say the least. This includes prestigious tournaments like the ATP Masters 1000s in 2009 Paris, 2010 Paris and 2016 Monte Carlo.
He has won 10 singles career titles over the course of his career so far. Monfils came very close to winning a grand slam in the 2008 edition of the French Open after reaching the semi-finals. He also reached the semis in the 2016 US Open.
One of the biggest weapons in Monfils’ arsenal is his superb technique while executing strokes. This enables him to pose a strong challenge even when taking on some of the best in the business.
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He also enjoys great strength with regard to executing returns. Monfils’ forehand is perfectly balanced with fine upper body turns as well as fine swing.
Given his status as one of the sport’s most consistent players, it is no surprise that he has mixed it up among the best of the best.
Thus, here we are going to look at his rivalries and his head-to-head record against a number of notable players on the tour.
This is less of a rivalry and more of a one-sided mauling. They have faced 18 times and Monfils has won only once.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Djokovic |
18 | 1 | 17 |
Another one-sided rivalry in the books. Nadal has won 15 of the 17 matches these two contested in the past.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Nadal |
17 | 2 | 15 |
Monfils’ record against Federer is the best of his against the ‘Top 3’ but not by much. He’s won 4 of the total 14 matches they’ve played.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Federer |
14 | 4 | 10 |
The first rivalry on this list where Monfils comes out ahead. The Frenchman has won 4 out of 5 matches played against Bautista Agut
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Bautista Agut |
5 | 4 | 1 |
Given Sinner is one of the tour’s most promising youngsters, it’s no surprise Monfils has lost many times to the Italian.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Sinner |
4 | 1 | 3 |
The first rivalry that is evenly matched – literally. The two have faced off 6 times and have 3 wins each.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Wawrinka |
6 | 3 | 3 |
Another evenly matched rivalry, as the two have faced off twice and share a win each.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Monteiro |
2 | 1 | 1 |
Monfils has not had much luck against Thiem in the past. Indeed, of their 9 matches he’s only one once.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Thiem |
9 | 1 | 8 |
In this intra-French rivalry, it is Simon who comes out on top. He’s won 7 of their 10 matches, which is quite the feat.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Simon |
10 | 3 | 7 |
Monfils and Goffin have been pretty evenly matched through their career. Indeed, they’ve won 3 each of their 6 meetings.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Goffin |
6 | 3 | 3 |
These two have only met once, that too in a Grand Slam – Roland Garros, to be precise. It was home favourite Monfils who won in straight sets.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Brown |
1 | 1 | 0 |
The young Canadian upstart has faced Monfils twice, and both have a win apiece from those meetings.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Shapovalov |
2 | 1 | 1 |
Another French rivalry, and one that Monfils comfortably shades – of their 18 matches, he’s won 11 of them.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Gasquet |
18 | 11 | 7 |
This rivalry is one-sided in favour of the Japanese star; Nishikori has won 4 of their 5 matches till date.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Nishikori |
5 | 1 | 4 |
This rivalry is all Monfils, and it’s not even close. He’s won all 4 matches that the two have contested till date.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Cilic |
4 | 4 | 0 |
It is the young Greek star who shades this head to head, but only just. He’s won 2 of their 3 matches till date.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Tsitsipas |
3 | 1 | 2 |
This is a rivalry that, somewhat surprisingly, is fully in favour of Berrettini. He’s won both matches they’ve played.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Berrettini |
2 | 0 | 2 |
These two have faced off on seven occasions, but it’s Monfils who’s won more matches. He only lost on two occasions to the Spaniard.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Ramos-Vinolas |
7 | 5 | 2 |
Another opponent that, somewhat surprisingly, Monfils has not yet beaten. The one time they faced off ended in victory for Davidovich Fokina.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Davidovich Fokina |
1 | 0 | 1 |
These two have also only faced off once, but that ended in favour of Monfis.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Bedene |
1 | 1 | 0 |
Another equally matched rivalry. They’ve played each other six times, and Monfils and Ferrer share 3 wins each.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Ferrer |
6 | 3 | 3 |
This is another one-sided rivalry, but this time in favour of Monfils. He has a perfect 3-0 record over the Serbian.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Krajinovic |
3 | 3 | 0 |
These two have faced off 5 times, and Monfils shades the rivalry but only just; he’s won 3 of those matches.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Mannarino |
5 | 3 | 2 |
These two Frenchmen have not faced off often, but their rivalry is an evenly-matched one; of the two matches, both have a win.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Paire |
2 | 1 | 1 |
This is a one-sided rivalry, with Monfils winning both matches the two have contested.
Total matches | Matches won by Monfils | Matches won by Dzumhur |
2 | 2 | 0 |