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Eastbourne Open: Max Purcell vs. Gael Monfils 6/23/21 Tennis Prediction

Gael Monfils vs. Max Purcell
June 23, 2021 9:00 am EDT

Gael Monfils (1) meets Max Purcell (LL) in the second round of the 2021 Eastbourne Open on Wednesday, June 23rd 2021.

Will Gael Monfils finally show us some amazing tennis as we have all been waiting for more than a year now, or will Max Purcell come out here ready to get the biggest win of his career under his belt by causing the upset against a top player?

Max Purcell will be very happy that he has been lucky to get awarded a spot in the draw after not qualifying, as this has now paid off with him having won his first round encounter against James Duckworth in three sets 6-2/3-6/7-6. Max Purcell will know he put on a strong performance but he will also know that the job is not done. Max now meets Monfils, who has not been at his best, so he will want to give it his all here and get the biggest win of his career and show everyone that he is not just a doubles player, but is someone who can get some results in singles as well.

Gael Monfils needs a win and he needs a win badly. Monfils is not at his best since last year when he lost to Novak in Dubai, and he has struggled a lot with injuries in that time. Monfils needs to get some wins under his belt here at Eastbourne because he needs to find his mojo before Wimbledon. Gael Monfils, when healthy, is one of the best players in the world and he can beat anyone on the tour. Gael Monfils will want to ensure he gets ahead right from the start here against the lucky loser Max Purcell who will be aiming to cause the upset.

This is going to be the 1st meeting between both players, and I expect for Gael Monfils to come out here determined to teach this youngster a lesson. Gael Monfils will know that Max will be feeling himself as he will think he can cause the upset. However, Monfils will have been working hard behind closed doors to get the job done here and not lose in his first match. Monfils is so experienced and he can bring out some amazing performances when his back is against the wall. I expect him to do the exact same here as he aims to build some momentum and confidence ahead of Wimbledon.

Liam Elyes's Free Pick: Gael Monfils

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Liam Elyes

Elyes is a huge tennis fan, having followed the sport since a young age. Often going to many tournaments, and having learnt a lot about the ins and outs of the game, Elyes always aims to find the best bets possible for profits. From ATP 250s to Grand Slam tournaments, Elyes covers all the important matches on the ATP and WTA Tour.

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