Gael Monfils

Football is definitely present in the tennis world. Given the mix of nationalities that exists in the changing rooms, there's inevitably a bit of a rivalry between the players, especially in terms of the UEFA Champions League or competitions in which national teams compete.

I create because I don't want to lose, and the ball is dead only on the second bounce.

When I say that I want to win Roland-Garros, it's hard because I have practically as many chances of winning at EuroMillions. You have to beat Rafa who has never really lost at Roland Garros and whom I have never beaten on clay.

Now that I get to be more consistent with the winning, it's tougher for some people to say that I'm just a showman.

I know that if I'm 100% mentally on, I'm tough to beat.

I really hope to do something in the watch industry.

I've been around watch factories and had the chance to visit some factories.

I'm a competitor so when I need to, I just fly.

I like to play with a free mind.

Honestly, I keep believing in myself that I can win a Slam. I am definitely sure I can win one. It's just a matter of putting the pieces in the puzzle.

I'm way more serious than I look.

I love London and Wimbledon but the problem is that I'm not very good on grass, that was the hardest in the juniors for me, but the 02 should be fine as it's on hard court.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez all play at a really impressive level and are consistently excellent.

People say, 'You slide too much.' I try to change a bit, just to see the difference, and it's very bad. The faster and easier thing is to slide. To me, it's a gift, it's natural. It may be different, but I'm me.

PSG is the team I've always supported, since I was little.

Football will always be part of my life. I've taken an interest in it since I was a young boy; my father played, as did I, and I never miss the chance to organise a little match with my friends when my schedule permits it. I also follow the results of the major European leagues quite closely.

Social media is a big part of our job.

It's been a dream since I was young. I've been dreaming about winning a Slam.

I was very creative when I was a kid. Doing so much stuff, I think that creates a different coordination.

For me, it is easy, I love sport. Tennis is something I enjoy. I love playing tennis. For me, working out is pure pleasure, every day if I could play tennis, I would love it. I have been doing this since I was 2 1/2-years-old, it is quite easy.

I think I want to show fans what it is actually like to be an athlete. Tennis is a part of it, but there is also another job that people are not aware of, the media commitments we have, and I want them to understand this.

I'm not a sore loser.

You know, when you make the show, honestly, it's to entertain, but it's to win. So what's the point to make the show and lose actually?

I'm very blessed genetically, you know.

People think that jumping or do trick shot is gifted. Yes, it's gifted but is a lot of work. I won't say I work on the trick shot, but it's like I think physically I'm one of the best.

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

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

I loved cars when I was younger, now not as much as I grew up a little bit. But I still enjoy driving.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

I think everything I do in my life I try to have fun, and I try to be creative on the tennis court, outside the tennis court.

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.

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

I don't really like to run on grass.

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

I love watches, the mechanism.

It's always an honor to play on Arthur Ashe stadium.

When I started to play tennis my mum told me to enjoy.

I like to have long shorts, not really high, but very long, you know, almost to my knee. I like when it's a bit baggy. I prefer that kind of style.

I like longer clothes.

I try to do what I can do best.

I love tennis, but the main thing in my life, is life.

Davis Cup is important.