ATP Sofia Open 2021: Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Livestream

Frenchman Gael Monfils will be up against Marcos Giron in the semifinal of the 2021 Sofia Open.

Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron: Match Details

• Tournament: Sofia Open 2021
• Match: Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron
• Round: Semifinal
• Date: 2/10/2021
• Prize Money: $16,408
• Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria
• Surface: Indoor Hard Court

Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron: Preview

Monfils played his first match at the Sofia Open 2021, in the quarterfinals against Gianluca Mager, after a bye in the First Round and a walkover victory in the Previous Round over Ilya Ivashka. The second seed at the Open, after top-seed Jannik Sinner, the French player will be looking for redemption, following a disappointing season that recorded several First Round losses.

However, after a victory in style over Italian player, in a performance littered with wide serves and winners, Monfils may be regaining his momentum. As the highest ranked French player on tour, even at the age of 35, the pressure on Monfils continues to rise as he heads closer to the final matches of the tournament.

American Marcos Giron continues his spectacular season, storming into the semi-finals of the ATP 250 tournament. Following an easy, straight sets victories over John Millman, after several gruelling matches, Giron is set to face the French veteran who is dangerous once he sets up his pace.

Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron: Head to Head

This clash marks the very first meeting between the two players.

Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron: Prediction

Monfils enters the clash with a career record of 143-62 on Indoor Hard Courts and 3-1 on Indoor Hard Courts in 2021. He holds an underwhelming 12-14 record across all surfaces in the season, compared to Giron’s 28-20. Giron, on the other hand, has a career Indoor Hard Court record of 45-23, with a season record of 7-3.

Monfils is the second seed at the tournament and may well be on his way to regain his form. Since the American is a formidable opponent, the French veteran has to dig deep, but a Finals appearance looks likely. This is only the second match that the crowd-favorite, Monfils, will be playing at the Bulgarian tournament.

Prediction: Monfils to win in 3 sets.

Gael Monfils vs Marcos Giron: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

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