🌴 Miami Masters: Korda vs. Monfils 🎾
An intriguing generational clash under the Florida sun as resurgent Sebastian Korda takes on evergreen Gaël Monfils for a quarterfinal spot!
Sebastian Korda 🌊
Breakthrough Win: Stunned Dubai champ Tsitsipas in straight sets for 9th career top-10 win.
Recent Struggles: Missed multiple home tournaments due to injury after 2023 surgery.
Miami History: Only home QF came here in 2021 (l. to Rublev).
Gaël Monfils ☀️
2025 Resurgence: 14-3 record this year including Auckland title.
Miami Fight: Won three straight 3-setters vs. Marozsán, Lehecka & Munar.
Big Stage Quest: Last Masters QF was 2023 Toronto; Miami QF in 2016.
Head-to-Head
Monfils leads 1-0. Won their recent Indian Wells clash in two tiebreaks (2025).
Key Considerations
- 🔥 Korda's Freshness: Played 4 sets total vs. Monfils' 9 this tournament
- 🌺 Monfils' Momentum: Riding 3 consecutive 3-set victories
- 🎾 Physical Concerns: Both players' fitness remains questionable
- 🏡 Home Advantage: Korda seeks breakthrough US result post-surgery
🎯 Prediction: Sebastian Korda in three dramatic sets - if his body holds up.
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