Between disappointment and optimism, Gael Monfils is a reflection of his current level. After his elimination in the first round of the Masters 1000 of Monte Carlo by Albert Montanes, the French fell to the 105th place in the ranking seemed disillusioned.

“I do not win games, I do not earn points, I do not level up. Every week I tell myself that it is a little better. I feel some improvement but in the end I do not move forward. I may feel better where I am, “he said.

But the former World No. 7 is far from resigning: “I am not discouraged, it’s frustrating, it’s annoying. After all I’m still a warrior, it’s hard but that’s life of a sportsman. I take a lot of time to regain games. It does not bother me to work and win games by games. Scrounge games per game, and hopefully have a good week, then a second and it will smile at me»