ATP Cup 2021: Dominic Thiem vs Gael Monfils Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

ATP Cup 2021: Dominic Thiem vs Gael Monfils Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Dominic Thiem

After a breakthrough 2020 season, Dominic Thiem has geared up to make 2021 even more memorable. He comes into the new season as the strongest challenger to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Now he faces Gael Monfils in Austria’s last group stage tie.

It has not been a start Dominic Thiem would have wanted to the 2021 season. He lost to Nadal in straight sets at  ‘A Day at the Drive’ exhibition and lost to Matteo Berrettini in the first group stage match.

The 27-year-old won his first grand slam last season. He is a serious contender for all 4 majors this year. And he will look to get things started on the right note with a strong comeback in the last group stage match at  ATP Cup 2021.

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His opponent, Gael Monfils is considered one of the most unpredictable players on tour. His flamboyant gameplay mixed with solid court cover is a threat to his opponents. The unorthodox play of the Frenchman has always proved more good than bad.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Dominic Thiem vs Gael Monfils
  • Date: 4 February 2021
  • Tournament: ATP Cup
  • Round: Group Stage
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt

Dominic Thiem vs Gael Monfils: Head-to-Head

Gael Monfils

Dominic Thiem leads Gael Monfils by a huge margin of 6-0 in the head-to-head rivalry. Monfils has managed to win just two sets (Umag 2015 and ATP Finals 2016) in six matches against Thiem, and none in their four fixtures since 2016.

Dominic Thiem vs Gael Monfils: Prediction

Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem looked very poor on court against Matteo Berrettini in his ATP Cup opener. But the same display is unlikely on Thursday against Monfils. This is mainly because Monfils hasn’t displayed any sort of form since tennis resumed in August last year.

However as said,is difficult to predict Monfils’ level on a given day. The 34-year-old is one of the most mercurial players on tour. The Frenchman can be expected to excite the audiences for a while but maynot go all the way.

Prediction: Dominic Thiem to win in straight sets.

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