Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell on and what time does it start? Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell will take place on Thursday 7th March, 2024 – not before 22:10 (UK)
Where is Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell taking place? Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell being played on? Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell
What channel is Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell on in the UK? Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Gael Monfils vs Max Purcell live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
37-year-old Gael Monfils was ranked outside the top 500 on his return from injury last summer but the Frenchman has been in brilliant form since the late hardcourt swing, moving back up to 54th this week after reaching the semi-finals of the Qatar Open last month. The former number six particularly impressed on the back-to-back hardcourt Masters events in Toronto and Cincinnati last August to suggest he could be a serious factor this month on the Sunshine Double and he has troubled Jannik Sinner more than most this year – taking the red-hot Italian to three sets in Rotterdam.
World number 71 Max Purcell also enjoyed a brilliant spell last August, reaching the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters with huge wins over Stan Wawrinka and Casper Ruud before an impressive three-set exit to Carlos Alcaraz. The Aussie took Ruud to five sets before defeat in Melbourne two months ago to suggest form like last summer’s is not too far away but an underwhelming start to 2024 says Monfils can find a way through here.
TIP: GAEL MONFILS TO WIN
