Montis: “What does” make Gael ” – I do not know myself. It’s like a myth ”

French tennis player Gael MontisHaving defeated Wimbledon in the first round of 2025 his compatriot Umber in the five -seat match, which lasted almost four hours, again proved that he still remains an incredible fighter and an extraordinary player – even on a grass, which has never been his favorite.

– For a player who doesn’t love herbs too, is this a good achievement?

-No-no! I said that now I started enjoying the grass, but that does not mean that I show outstanding results on this cover. I’m glad I was able to win this match. This is a good victory, it adds confidence. In some moments, I was just lucky. But it is also the result of a slight confidence that I have gained since the season. This helped in individual episodes. In general, I’m satisfied.

– Before that, the oldest Frenchman, who took place in Wimbledon, was Stefan Rober. Now you surpassed it?

– Ah, Stef! (smiles) Now I have the impression that as soon as I win the match – I immediately exceed some of his record (smiles)! So far I take everything that comes.

– But you still remain competitive?

– I work a lot. It’s not easy, because you have to constantly challenge yourself, ask: why am I doing it all? Victory, as this, is pleased. Let it be only the first circle, but in my situation it is worth a lot. I will try to cling to another or two matches if it comes out.

– Umbber’s crash said you “did Gael again.” What does Gaeli mean in general?

– In fact, I do not know myself. But I am pleased, because it’s like a myth. And myth is cool (smiles). I don’t know what they have in their heads. But I know for sure that it is difficult for me and I want to win. I am the most competitive guy. Win, challenge the young – it makes me internally. What it means to make Gaeli – I do not know myself, but if they continue to think that I am capable of it is cool.