Gael Monfils Quotes

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Gael Monfils

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 1, 1986

I love watches, the mechanism.

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I've learned a bit about how you make a watch, actually, and it's something that I would explore maybe after my career.

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I don't really like to run on grass.

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I like to slide on a court, but when I slide on grass I never stop.

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In juniors, you travel with about 12 other players and you all go to the same tournaments and practise together so it's like being with your friends.

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To be honest I never watch a tennis match. I watch basketball a lot, soccer, never tennis.

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I love to talk with the umpire.

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I am strong, the crowd makes me even stronger when they are on fire, I love to be with them, they give me focus so I just relax and play.

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I'm a good tennis player, and I've never done so good on grass.

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I'm an entertainer.

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I think it's not very enjoyable for me to move on grass and play because I'm thinking too much!

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I love to play big matches. I think it's that that keeps the fire in me, keeps me on alert.

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I love the game. I love waking up every morning with the goal to win a Slam for the first time.

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Everybody talks about talent. But talent is not only athleticism. It's not only tennis shots. It's everything. It's the attitude you have about life.

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Some people will say about me, 'If he was more serious he would play much better tennis.' But I would be different. Maybe I would not have my instincts right. And if I'm too crazy, it's not good either. So the balance is never easy to find. I am as I am.

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I used to have a poster of Arthur Ashe in my room. To play in his stadium is fabulous. It has a special meaning for me. I do feel the connection.

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I play not just tennis but also football, basketball and also did judo.

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I got into tennis because of my parents. They would play a little on the weekend and I liked it when I played.

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I want to try and reach the final in a Masters 1000 and try to win one.

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