Fan favourite here in Australia, and one of the most flamboyant players on the tour, Gael Monfils, starts his 2015 Australian Open campaign tonight against compatriot Lucas Pouille.
Join The Roar from around 8:30pm AEDT for live scores and commentary from the Aussie Open as Monfils gets his tournament underway.
The flamboyant Frenchman is sure to provide much entertainment to the Australian Open crowd, yet can he go further in the tournament then he previously has?
Monfils has never gone further than the fourth round at the Australian Open and his best result in a Grand Slam was a semi final at Roland Garros in 2008.
In 2014, he made it to the third round of the Australian Open last year before making the quarter finals in the US Open and at Roland Garros. At currently 19th in the world, he has played nine Australian Open’s with limited success.
He does have a massive forehand and huge serve, which he will look to wow the crowd with this evening.
However maybe this year he can turn his record around after a fantastic 2014. Full of confidence and with the crowd at Margaret Court Arena, Monfils will look to start his open in a flamboyant fashion. Although knowing Monfils, this match will have some pretty big highs and some pretty dreadful lows. As with any match of is, it could be anything, so just enjoy the ride.
Expect a dramatic match with plenty of highlights tonight on night two of the 2015 Australian Open. Join us from 9:00pm AEDT on The Roar for live scores and commentary on the man himself; Gael Monfils!
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
A terrific match tonight on Night 2 of the Australian Open. Join me tomorrow night for Bernard Tomic's second round encounter. On another good day for the Aussies, it may well of been Gael Monfils who stole the show. Final Score: MONFILS 6 3 6 1 6 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 4
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME/SET/MATCH - Monfils. What an incredible game of tennis. One of the best you will see. An unbelievable match between two great frenchman. Lucas Pouille was terrific today. He made a name for himself and he should not be ashamed of losing this match. He was up two sets to love and then Monfils turned it on. Monfils has made a massive comeback that could be huge for his career. Congratulations to both players on a cracking match of tennis. It's finally over on MCA and the score was Gael Monfils in 5 amazing sets. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 6 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 4
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils! There it is! A massive break of serve and now Monfils will serve for the match after being two sets to love down! Unbelievable. Can he finish it off or will Pouille come back again? MCA is going off! MONFILS 6 3 6 1 5 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 4
Lewis
Guest
GAELLYYYYYYYY wrap it up mate
Nate
Guest
Wow, I feel sorry for Pouille there. Bad leave.
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. 4-4! Here we go. This is a great game played by both players. They both deserve to win this. This is what tennis is al about. Monfils battles on strongly and Pouille maintains calm. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 4 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 4
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Pouille. Brilliant from Lucas. Keeps his composure and hods his serve. Excellent work. Who will win from here? MONFILS 6 3 6 1 3 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 4
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. Back level yet again! 3-3 in this fifth set! How long can this set go now. You feel as if Monfils might get home now that Pouille has had his chance in this set. Important moments here. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 3 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 3
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. Break of serve to Monfils. Incredible match. This is amazing. We are back on serve here in this fifth set. Who will win from here?! Speechless. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 2 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 3
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. Does exactly what he needed to do. Serves a very quick game to love. Good tennis! MONFILS 6 3 6 1 1 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 3
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Pouille. Lucas Pouille! He races out to a three game lead at the beginning of this set. Great composure and serving considering the mental and physical fatigue he must be feeling. Regardless of the result from here, Pouille is one to watch in the future! Will he finish it off now? MONFILS 6 3 6 1 0 POUILLE 7 6 4 6 3
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Pouille. Sensational. Pouille plays some terrific tennis! An inside out forehand winner gives him the break and he is back and in front in this deciding set. Has Monfils ran his race? Maybe all this catch up tennis has got to him. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 0 POUILLE 7 6 4 0 2
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Pouille. Very good hold from Pouille. Important that he started off this set well. He has the advantage of serving first in this deciding set. MONFILS 6 3 6 1 0 POUILLE 7 6 4 0 1
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
So the fifth set kicks off with Pouille to serve.
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME/FOURTH SET - Monfils. Into a 5th! Gael Monfils has come back from two sets down to take this into a fifth. Incredible stuff from Monfils! Pouille hasn't played badly since having a two sets lead, rather Monfils has just lifted. With all the momentum to Monfils you would think he would take out this match, however Pouille is still a real chance here. This should be a cracking final set. This is why we love sport! MONFILS 6 3 6 6 POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME- Monfils. This is extraordinary. Monfils has come from the clouds here and now leads 5-1 in the fourth set. It is inevitable that we will go to a fifth set now. Just brilliant! MONFILS 6 3 6 5 POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils! A bit of flare! Monfils is now right on top as he consolidates the break. His confidence, shot selection and energy levels are now all at a match high. This is great to see and the crowd are now in anticipation as a fifth set looms! MONFILS 6 3 6 4 POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Lewis
Guest
Yes gaellll
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. Well that is a huge break. Monfils is now in control in this fourth set and who would of thought that an hour ago! The momentum has changed and the 17th seed is now back in town. Are we heading for a fifth?! MONFILS 6 3 6 3 POUILLE 7 6 4 1
Will Taylor
Roar Guru
GAME - Monfils. Monfils back to some solid tennis now as expected after that third set triumph. Interested to see if Pouille changes any tactics here or he remains content with his own game. If he can maintain his level, I would suspect that Monfils might drop off soon. Monfils coming but Pouille still with a good advantage here. MONFILS 6 3 6 2 POUILLE 7 6 4 1