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Monfils Calls Djokovic Unmatched, Acknowledges Learning from Legends

2/28/2026

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Gael Monfils, a French professional tennis player, has never beaten Novak Djokovic.
Monfils said Djokovic is "No. 1" to him.
Monfils described Djokovic's on-court responses as unmatched.
He noted some success against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but trails both.
Monfils highlighted Djokovic's strength, Nadal's physicality, and Federer's mental agility and expressed gratitude for learning from them.

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Story summary

Gael Monfils, a French professional tennis player, has never beaten Novak Djokovic.
Monfils said Djokovic is "No. 1" to him.
Monfils described Djokovic's on-court responses as unmatched.
He noted some success against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but trails both.
Monfils highlighted Djokovic's strength, Nadal's physicality, and Federer's mental agility and expressed gratitude for learning from them.