Gaël Monfils, who will face Ben Shelton on Monday in the round of 16 of the Australian Open, continues at 38 to amaze the crowds just like his opponents on the circuit. An extraordinary athlete with almost unique longevity in the world of tennis.
At 38, he is still breaking records and is in the second week of the Australian Open. An exceptional athlete, Gaël Monfils, like his opponents, attributes his longevity to hard physical work. His coronation in early January in Auckland made him the oldest tennis player to win a tournament on the main circuit. The 41st player in the world offers an unequivocal answer to journalists who question him about the secret of his longevity: “ I work, that's just it actually. »
Too simple an answer? In any case, it is enough for his compatriot Corentin Moutet, 69th player in the world: “ Work is just the explanation », he slips to explain the success of the French veteran, who will face the American Ben Shelton (20th) on Monday in the round of 16. “ No one is born a championcontinues Moutet. You become a champion by being disciplined, by training every day, by being courageous and Gaël is an example of that too. »
“It’s also important to keep your body in good condition”
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