2021 US Open Second Round – Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson taking place? Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
When is Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson on and what time does it start? Thursday 2nd September, 2021 – not before 19:30 (UK)
What surface is Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson being played on? Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson
What channel is Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson on in the UK? Amazon have exclusive rights to show the 2021 US Open in the UK so it is worth checking the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs for Gael Monfils vs Steve Johnson
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THE LOWDOWN
17th seed Gael Monfils was excellent in a straight-sets victory over Federico Coria on Tuesday. The Frenchman turned 35 years old on Wednesday and looked to be in a celebratory mood at the Grand Slam he has found most success over the years. World number 87 Steve Johnson is a popular home player at Flushing Meadows and the American used that support to come back from a set down and beat Maximillian Marterer in four sets on Tuesday. A recent run to the Washington Open quarter-finals is solid hardcourt form coming into the US Open.
THE PREDICTION
The return to form of Gael Monfils was made for the US Open and a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium should give the Frenchman one of his most memorable matches since before the pandemic. The well-loved showman will be well-backed despite facing American Steve Johnson, whose game should complement Monfils’ well for a mix of robust rallies designed to give Monfils ample space to make some highlights. Newly-married to fellow tennis star Elina Svitolina and back in form after a truly awful season so far, take Monfils to win outright here and catch this match if you can. All three meetings between Monfils and Johnson have seen at least a set go each way in 3-0 record for the 17th seed.
