An exhausted Gael Monfils said his epic five-set comeback victory over Sebastian Baez at the French Open on Tuesday was one of the greatest matches of his career.
The 36-year-old Frenchman was one point away from going 5-0 down in the deciding set of the near four-hour match before mounting a sensational comeback to win 3-6 6-3 7-5 1-6 7-5 under the lights at Court Philippe Chatrier.
"Of course this one is another flavour. I'm older and even less chances to win this match today. Top two, top one. It was a great atmosphere tonight." "I'm playing full adrenaline, like honestly I asked the crowd to scream and somehow I juice up," he added. "I know on one hand I will pay and I had to hold it at the end.
He said it had been difficult getting back into court shape after the long recovery from his injury and that it took time to shake off any unease about the pain.
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