Fell beyond the 100th place in the ATP rankings, Gael Monfils is going through a bad patch on the court since his knee injury in 2012.

Invited to the tournament BNP Paribas Bordeaux-Primrose, the French, the 119th World, said in an interview granted to Sud Ouest having “no particular concern.” Ensuring that his “knee pain is progressing well.” “I do care every day and it’s going well, so it’s cool, he says. I will resume quickly, but gradually. “

“La Monf” does not dramatize his absence from the Masters 1000 in Rome “Initially, he said, I had not planned to play in Rome, but on enthusiasm, I changed my mind. I wanted to keep working hard. Well, there was this little hit … But I rest and I continue to work. I’m fine! “

Far from his best, the former World No. 7 appreciates the encouragement of his fans’ messages “(…) I can guarantee you that it makes me feel good”.Some will be on the court on Tuesday to cheer for his opening match. He faces his compatriot Josselin Ouanna.