The Chengdu Open was a serious challenge for Gael Monfils, a 39-year-old French tennis player. However, the public was surprised when the famous sportsman fell to the ground in pain in the match against Alexander Shevchenko and retired from the match. Although he managed to win in a tight first set, Shevchenko was more dominant in the second set.
The experienced tennis player fell to the ground in pain, after which a physiotherapist came to the court. Monfils tried to return to the game, but after 15 minutes he retired from thematch.
At some points, it could be felt that the experienced tennis player was having serious problems, and that he would hardly be able to continue the match.If the famous tennis player were to continue playing, it would probably worsen his already difficult condition and create additional problems, which he does not need.
Reactions
Many analysts and commentators noticed that Monfils was not in ideal condition physically and emotionally, and that he looked really upset.There have been several reactions on social media, with a touch of concern, wondering if Monfils will soon say goodbye to tennis.
The French tennis player tried to continue the game and at some moments it looked like he could hold on, but he realized that he could not play under the pain.
In the end, Gael retired from the match, shook his head and went to the net to shake hands with his opponent and the umpire.
Monfils' future is in doubt, but after a long career, it is difficult to expect Gael to be in rhythm and as dominant as he once was. It is still not known what the injury is and when Monfils will return to the court.
Tennis fans have only a good opinion of him, hoping that the Frenchman will return as soon as possible, and remain an important figure in tennis, at least in part.
His team has not yet commented on the injury, nor do they know how long he will be out of action, as it is difficult to give a straight-forward prognosis regarding his future.
