Australia Open 2020: Dominic Thiem eases past Gael Mongils to book QF berth
The 2019 French Open finalist Dominic Thiem won a total of 101 points, while Gael Monfils, an eight-time quarter-finalist at the Australian Open, won 73.
The 2019 French Open finalist Dominic Thiem won a total of 101 points, while Gael Monfils, an eight-time quarter-finalist at the Australian Open, won 73.
33-year-old Gael Monfils, who played in the ATP Cup at the start of the year, told reporters on Sunday that his hand is still not quite right.
A blossoming romance between new tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils has fans baying for more, with the pair obliging by setting up a joint Instagram account.
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten record over Monfils to 15-0 after dropping the opening set.
Monfils, who had taken a wild card into the tournament, was returning from a four-month injury break himself.
Bhambri will next be up against Guido Pella of Argentina.
Herbert suffered a thigh muscle injury while Monfils had ankle and knee problems.
The Spanish World No.9 now has an excellent chance to add to his 14 Grand Slam titles.