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Gael Monfils stages epic comeback to secure Stockholm Open, making history

Posted : 22 October 2023
Gael Monfils staged a remarkable comeback at the Stockholm Open, rallying from a set down to defeat qualifier Pavel Kotov and secure his second title at the tournament with a scoreline of 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3.
 
In doing so, the 37-year-old Frenchman achieved a historic feat, becoming both the oldest champion in the history of the Stockholm Open and the lowest-ranked player to win a tour-level competition since Borna Sosa in Cincinnati last year.
 
Monfils' triumph marked his return to the winner's circle after nearly two years, with his last title dating back to the Adelaide International in January of the previous year. As a result of this victory, Monfils climbed to the 89th spot in the ATP World Rankings.
 
The hard-fought final saw Monfils display his incredible athleticism as he navigated through challenging rallies against his powerful Russian opponent, Kotov, who sought to dominate with his thunderous forehand.
 
Kotov, a determined qualifier and the first to reach a tour-level final since Jiri Vesely in Dubai last year, faced the tenacity of Monfils, who strategically positioned himself deep behind the baseline, deftly countering his opponent's forceful shots and employing finesse to disrupt Kotov's rhythm.
 
One of the standout moments in the match was a Monfils backhand from an extreme wide angle, a testament to his remarkable reach and precision, which he delivered as a clean winner at a pivotal juncture. After clinching the victory, Monfils acknowledged Kotov's commendable performance, stating, "Credit to Pavel. He has had an unbelievable week and he was pushing me on the court. I ran a lot today.
 
 When I had to save break points in the second set, I tried to push through. I don't know how I pulled up, but I kept believing and fighting." Monfils' journey to this title included impressive wins against strong opponents, such as seventh seed Christopher Eubanks and compatriot Adrian Mannarino, ultimately securing his 12th tour-level title and a notable rise to the 89th position in the global rankings.

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