Djokovic's backhand? Nadal's mental toughness? Gael Monfils builds his perfect player

French veteran star Gael Monfils builds his perfect tennis player which will be a fixture of three of the greatest players.

The 37-year-old, who is nearing the end of his career, was recently quoted in a report where he stated that his perfect player will be a fixture with three of the greatest players of all time — Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Switzerland’s Roger Federer.

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“I feel Novak backhand is almost perfect, like he can hit every part of the court. The speed, the control he has with [it]. Yeah, definitely Novak backhand,” he said. ““With no hesitation I will take Novak for a return. With return he’s actually just insane, I cannot say anything else, it’s just insane his return (laughs).

“[When it comes to slice] Roger, it’s a very pure slice. He can slow down, he can speed it up, the accuracy is a joke. 100% Roger. Rafa, crazy, you know, crazy. Over the years, how he showed us in the tough moments how strong he is. Also playing with hurt.

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“I feel [Nick Kyrgios] serve is so pure, so smooth. Easy power, accuracy, unreal. Second serve, first serve. [For speed] I don’t take myself (laughs). I will take Carlos Alcaraz, I think his speed is insane. The power that he develops, the change of direction.”