Alcaraz, Medvedev, Fritz… A heavyweight entry for the French in Beijing and Tokyo

Monfils against Medvedev in Beijing, Mpetshi Perricard against Alcaraz

The draw could hardly have been more complicated for Gaël Monfils (46th) and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (51st). The former, who has not been seen on a court since his defeat in the 2nd round of the US Open against Casper Ruud, will have to get rid of Daniil Medvedev (3rd), finalist last year. An extremely complicated mission, but not impossible for Monfils, who proved last month in Cincinnati that he was still capable of beating the best. At the American Masters 1000, the Frenchman overcame Carlos Alcaraz in 3 sets (4-6, 7-6, 6-4).