French tennis veteran Gaël Monfils will participate in the MGM Slam exhibition in Las Vegas on Sunday before heading to Indian Wells, where he has received an invitation.
Monfils, on a farewell tour at the age of 39, will be returning to the United States this week after his recent victory in the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco, Mexico. Despite a previous injury, he is looking forward to engaging with the American fans who have supported him throughout his career.
Following the exhibition in Las Vegas, Monfils will focus on the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. He reflected on his past experiences in the United States, including attending basketball and American football games, and expressed his appreciation for the energy and warmth of American sports fans.
With 13 titles to his name, Monfils values his achievements in the United States, particularly his victory in Washington in 2016. He also reminisced about his performances at the US Open and emphasized the significance of competing in the American tournaments where he faced top adversaries like Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
As he prepares for his upcoming matches, Monfils looks back fondly on his memorable moments in the United States and expresses gratitude for the support he has received from American fans throughout his career.
