Monfils on Nadal: “He’s Our Legend”
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday May 28, 2024Before his night time session match on Monday in Paris, French legend Gael Monfils wanted to take a nap. But earlier than he did that, he wanted to observe the King of Clay on Chatrier.The 37-year-old, who defeated Thiago Seyboth Wild on Monday, stated it was vital for him to observe Nadal as he took on Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier for one primary cause: Nadal is everyone’s legend.“It's important, because he's our legend,” Monfils stated. “He's everybody's legend. He's back. It's impossible not to watch him, impossible. When I say it's important, it's more than that. I know that I love him whatever happens.”Nadal confirmed vastly improved type, however nonetheless was defeated by Zverev, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, on Monday. After ...