QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN

February 22, 2024

Gael Monfils

Press Conference

G. MONFILS/U. Humbert

6-2, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Questions.

Q. Very easy and comfortable win compared to two nights before. What happened, or is it maybe easier to play with your French friend?

GAEL MONFILS: Easy? Not easy. Was not easy. Was I think a complete match from my side. Played a great match.

Ugo maybe play less good, but I was satisfied the way I was playing. Today everything was a bit better. Serving better, hitting big.

Again, very happy with my movement, so score was maybe a little bit harsh, but to be honest, it was not that easy.

Q. Tomorrow you will play the surprise of the tournament, Mensik. He's a new player. Maybe you have not played with him before. Did you study the player? How will you prepare for tomorrow?

GAEL MONFILS: I know him for a little bit. He's a great kid, very talented. He will be on top of the game soon. That's for sure. So of course we know a little bit about him.

My coach will study, like, for sure tonight. Propose me a couple game plans. Of course I will do my stuff as well tomorrow, just to see a little bit. But what I saw already here, he's a complete athlete, so it's going to be a tough one.