Gaël Monfils Prepares for Tough Match Against Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai
Despite recent victory, Monfils expresses doubts about his chances against the world number two due to both opponent strength and personal health concerns.
- Gaël Monfils advanced to the eighth finals of the Masters 1000 in Shanghai after defeating Ugo Humbert in a challenging three-set match.
- Monfils, ranked 46th in the world, faces Carlos Alcaraz, the current world number two and recent champion in Beijing.
- The French player, aged 38, openly admits to feeling physically unwell and doubts his ability to win against the formidable Alcaraz.
- Monfils acknowledges Alcaraz as a 'legend in the making' and predicts a 99% chance of losing, yet aims to enjoy the match and perform well.
- In their last encounter, Monfils defeated Alcaraz at Cincinnati, but he attributes that victory to a rare off-day for the Spaniard.
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