Magic Monf: Gael Monfils becomes only eighth player to achieve incredible milestone at Miami Open
ATPSunday, 24 March 2024 at 20:00
Gael
Monfils defeated Jordan Thompson in the third round of the Miami Open and
reached a big career milestone with his 550th victory. The 37-year-old
Frenchman defeated the 33rd seed 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 and became the eighth active
tennis player to reach that number of wins.
Since the
beginning of the Open Era, 42 players have achieved 550 victories, and Monfils
is only the second Frenchman to do so. The former world No. 6 has secured 130
of his victories in Masters 1000 tournaments and another 121 in Grand Slam
tournaments since the start of his professional career in 2004.
The
Frenchman has been putting on good performances in recent weeks in the Sunshine
Double. First, at Indian Wells, he reached the round of 16 and defeated Max
Purcell, Hubert Hurkacz (8th seed), and Cameron Norrie (28th seed), but lost to
world No. 9 Casper Ruud.
This week
at the Miami Open, he again had consecutive victories, against Dusan Lajovic
and Jordan Thompson, but now the challenge will be greater as he faces the
world No. 2 and first seed Carlos Alcaraz. So far, they have only faced each
other once in the 2022 Indian Wells with a victory for the Spanish player.
ACTIVE MEN WITH 550+ CAREER WINS (tour-level):
1,095:
Novak Djokovic
1,070:
Rafael Nadal
738: Andy
Murray [incl. 2nd Rd win in Miami]
603:
Richard Gasquet
582: Marin
Cilic
569: Stan
Wawrinka
559: Fernando Verdasco
550: Gael Monfils [incl. 2nd Rd win in Miami]
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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