Record: Gael Monfils equals a longevity record set by Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal © Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Sport
A special victory that has been achieved Gael Monfils this weekend in the Stockholm ATPwhere he got the twelfth title of his career after beating Russian Pavel Kotov in three close sets.
After almost two years, the magical Gael once again raised a trophy to the sky, in front of his mother and wife, the first time as a father“Special week for me with three women. My mother, thank you. As always, it’s nice to win a title in front of her.
My wife Elina. Thank you. The last one is my daughter Skaï, who is watching in front of the television. It is the first time she won a title as a father. It’s very special,” confessed an emotional Gael Monfils. “The funny thing is that it is my twelfth title.
After 12 years I have won here. I think 12 is my lucky number, so… crazy,” added the transalpine.
Gael Monfils equals a record of longevity set by Federer, Nadal and Agassi
For the 37-year-old Frenchman there is a new record with this long-awaited victory that certifies the fight against injuries and hard times.
With the victory in Sweden, Monfils establishes a record that places him alongside great figures such as Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Andre Agassi, Richard Gasquet in a special classification. Monfils won his first crown in 2005 and 18 years later he has become champion again in a professional tournament.
The first conquest on the circuit? Sopot, Poland, 18 years old.
The rest of the classification is: Andre Agassi – 18 years old (1987-2005) Roger Federer – 18 years old (2001-2019) Rafa Nadal – 18 years old (2004-2022) Richard Gasquet – 18 years old (2005-2023) Gael Monfils – 18 years (2005-2023)
2023-10-23 23:36:01
#Record #Gael #Monfils #equals #longevity #mark #set #Roger #Federer #Rafa #Nadal
