Gael Monfils dominated his match against Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, winning the first set 6-1 and narrowly clinching the second set 7-6(9) after saving multiple set points. Monfils will now face Zhizhen Zhang in the Second Round. Monfils remains undefeated at the tournament since 2014.
La Monf outta nowhere! A trademark chase from @Gael_Monfils secures the set vs Zhang #QatarExxonMobilopen https://t.co/iBtwKQMX8z
One-set shoot-out INCOMING 📢 @Gael_Monfils levels the match with Zhang 4-6, 7-5! @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/WaZcDaUTQC
Keeping his opponent on a string 🧵 @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen | @Gael_Monfils https://t.co/eMeo76Usdu
Strange ending to play in Doha Tuesday night... Gael Monfils saved *NINE* set points to advance. 👏 But what Botic Van de Zandschulp did before his final chance was a real head-scratcher. 😳 https://t.co/ag03tbMx7o
Gaël Monfils advanced to round two in Doha with a 6-1, 7-6(9) win over van de Zandschulp! The Frenchman showed off his skills for the @BetMGM Shot of the Day as well 🫡 https://t.co/oK1PY1WU7v
Mon-feeling it 🕺 @Gael_Monfils defeats Van de Zandschulp 6-1 7-6 and remains undefeated at the #QatarExxonMobilOpen since 2014! https://t.co/vW6l3YCX5i
So… Monfils saved 5 set points before the tiebreak Then had 3 match points at 6-3 in the tiebreak, saved Then saved 3 more set points in the tiebreak And converted his 4th match point on a dead netcord 6-1, 7-6(9) over Van de Zandschulp
Box Office LA MONF 🕺 2018 champion @Gael_Monfils moves past van de Zandschulp 6-1 7-6(9) and will now face Zhizhen Zhang in the Second Round. @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/KjNnYea8kD
La Monf means business ⚡️ @Gael_Monfils seals the opening set over van de Zandschulp in style! @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/k3rkeyKDWZ
No messing around 😤 @Gael_Monfils takes the opener over Van de Zandschulp 6-1! #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/4Sh04JdxBS