Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 France's Gael Monfils in action during his first round match against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
PARIS (Reuters) -Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.
The 4-6 3-6 6-1 7-6(4) 6-1 opening-round victory over Hugo Dellien was the third time the 38-year-old had come from two sets down to win a match at a major, but he bridled when it was suggested he played better when apparently down and out.
