Emotional Rollercoaster: Gael Monfils Outlasts Botic Van de Zandschulp in Qatar Open Epic

Dutch tennis player Botic van de Zandschulp experienced a dramatic collapse in his Qatar Open round of 32 match against French star Gael Monfils.

After losing the first set 6-1, Botic van de Zandschulp had multiple opportunities to win the second set but failed to convert set points. 

Frustration led to a racquet smash earning him a code violation. Despite numerous twists, Gael Monfils ultimately won the tiebreak 7-6(9) and the match in 102 minutes. 

Gael Monfils acknowledged the battle and expressed gratitude for the crowd’s support. He will face Zhang Zhizhen in the round of 16.