Out in the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Doha, Gaël Monfils does not ruminate long the defeat.

The Frenchman from Guadeloupe who fell to 99th place in the ATP still believes in his ability to reconnect with the top of the world rankings.

Qualified for the second round of the tournament in Auckland, after winning in three sets against Germany’s Benjamin Becker (6-7, 6-3, 6-4), Monfils said he “needs games” for this “new challenge “.

After a nightmarish 2012 season (knee injury and played 10 tournaments), the former World No. 7 has the support of his family for the challenge: “It’s a new year, a new challenge. I think to be soon back on top if I believe in myself. I talked a lot with my parents and they encouraged me to start from scratch. I want to get there again “