He s been playing less well since he came back but he s still playing very well - Gael Monfils on Novak Djokovic following 2R loss at Madrid Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

He s been playing less well since he came back but he s still playing very well - Gael Monfils on Novak Djokovic following 2R loss at Madrid

Gael Monfils on Novak Djokovic following 2R loss at Madrid Gael Monfils lavished praise on Novak Djokovic following his loss against him at the Madrid Masters Gael Monfils lavished praise on following his loss at the hands of the Serb at the 2022 , remarking that the World No. 1 is slowly shaking off his signs of rust. The 20-time Grand Slam champion extended his unbeaten record against the Frenchman to 18-0, beating him 6-3, 6-2 to secure passage to the third round of the ATP 1000 event. Speaking to reporters after the defeat, , the World No. 21 asserted that Djokovic was one of the players who had a natural advantage when playing against him because of their respective playstyles. played a decent match, especially in the second set. Beats Monfils for the 18th time, 6-3 6-2. Holds onto the No 1 spot for at least another week. Gets Murray or Shapovalov next. played a decent match, especially in the second set. Beats Monfils for the 18th time, 6-3 6-2. Holds onto the No 1 spot for at least another week. Gets Murray or Shapovalov next. Although Monfils admitted that the World No. 1 is not yet at his usual best, he opined that he was still playing "very well." "It's hard for me to judge him well. He does things that are less pleasant for me. I make him play well. He pushes you to put a little more, to take the ball a bit earlier, to hit a little harder," Monfils said. "He's been playing less well since he came back because he [hasn't won a title], but he's still playing very well!" 375th Masters 1000 win
995th career win
18-0 vs Monfils

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is off to a winning start in Madrid after defeating Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2.

His 18-0 record against Monfils is the best undefeated tour-level H2H record for a man in the Open Era. 375th Masters 1000 win 995th career win 18-0 vs Monfils World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is off to a winning start in Madrid after defeating Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2.His 18-0 record against Monfils is the best undefeated tour-level H2H record for a man in the Open Era. Also Check Out :- The former World No. 6 proclaimed that one still needed a "big game" to outdo the Serb, something he couldn't muster on the day. A disappointed pointed out that he played a very average match in contrast to the 20-time champion's "simple" and "effective" game that assured him at least another week atop the ATP rankings in the process. "So when we say it's takeable... It's solid! You still have to play a big game to beat him. The guy remains World no. 1. He has fewer wins than usual, but he still has a lot," Monfils said. "I didn't make the final in Belgrade, [he did]. He is playing better and better. Today, it was simple, effective. Me, I played an average match."

I made a lot of errors when it was up to me to be aggressive Novak Djokovic took risks on certain break points and it paid off for him - Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils rued the abundance of errors on his part in the loss against Novak Djokovic Interestingly, Gael Monfils had five break opportunities on Novak Djokovic's serve, while the Serb had only three. But the World No. 1 converted all three of them and proceeded to save all the break points on his own serve. "He has a style of play that I don't like. That's quite simple. He manages to find my weaknesses each time. Quite simply, he is stronger than me. (...) But there are not many guys who beat Usain Bolt."

Monfils before facing Djokovic"He has a style of play that I don't like. That's quite simple. He manages to find my weaknesses each time. Quite simply, he is stronger than me. (...) But there are not many guys who beat Usain Bolt."Monfils before facing Djokovic The Frenchman chalked it up to his own errors, noting how he did not capitalize on the 20-time Grand Slam champion's moments of weakness. At the same time, he highlighted how the 34-year-old did not hesitate to take risks during the big moments of the match, a decision that ultimately paid dividends for him. "That's the game. There were times when I didn't really manage to make my transition, play a little bomb, further, let it come and change the pace a little more," Monfils said. "I made a lot of errors when it was up to me to be aggressive. [Novak Djokovic] took risks on certain break points and it paid off for him." Also Check Out :- Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1400 votes Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found