"An Exceptional Volley": Djokovic Can Only Applaud Monfils at Brisbane 2025
In Brisbane, Gaël Monfils got the crowd on their feet: a lightning volley, coming out of nowhere, that left Novak Djokovic speechless.
le 24/11/2025 à 13h48
The 2025 Brisbane tournament featured a clash between Novak Djokovic and Gaël Monfils in the second round.
Known for spectacular shots, the Frenchman did not hesitate to amaze the spectators on site.
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Indeed, early in the second set, Djokovic, imperial in defense, thought he had locked up the point, but Monfils, a fine technician, responded with an exceptional volley.
The reaction of the former world number one illustrated the moment: Djokovic, very fair-play, applauded.
Despite this gesture, Monfils once again lost to the Grand Slam record holder (6-3, 6-3), bringing his record to 0-20 against him. But what we remember is the Frenchman's ability to electrify the entire stadium with a single point.
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