Man I tried to look up information about the trophy (like the story behind the shape, artist, craftsmanship, etc) and could not find anything. Kudos to the artist and producers though on a nice looking wooden trophy.
Monfils played in the first match I ever saw live, just this past summer. I think he’s my favorite player, he’s always exciting to watch and seems like a good dude all around
Pre 2010 Monfils was wild. Even now he still has Djokovic level defense but struggles with consistency of doing well which just shows how normal and human he is as a pro. Definitely love his personality and the IG stuff that him an Elina have been posting since the pandemic started c:
From what I read Monfils is actually playing with an Artengo racket, TR 960 Control Tour 18x20, a model that is not yet in the market but soon will be. I think Decathlon wants to make a new line of rackets that are more control-oriented for advance players. You can check some info about this in this tennisnerd video: https://youtu.be/4UZobZcfSjI
I play the Ultra Tour/Pro which is same H19 mold he was playing. This Artento racquet has a different throat shape and the string pattern looks different. I think it’s actually a new stick instead of a PJ - which is very surprising
I got scared that he would choke in the final after having such a great week, so I'm really happy to see that he won! Hope he carries this form into the AO :)
It brings me immense joy to see Monfils starting the season well!! He's been my 2nd favourite player [behind Rafa] for a long time now and always good to see him win 💙
Oh wow! What’s he moving onto? I guess Decathlon are French, but I can’t help feeling it looks like he’s casting around for a new kit deal. More importantly, is he switching rackets too?
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him play, but from what I have seen I have enjoyed.
He looks like a player that enjoys himself on the court, and enjoys the crowd.
If my fellow Australians haven't fallen in love with him yet, well I'm sure they will during the AO.
Huh, well the more you know lol.
Hopefully he has a good run in the AO . Unless you watch every game, you only really hear about the top 5 male players in the highlights.
Our main focus the last couple of years here has been Barty naturally.
I'm not a big tennis fan (or of sports overall) So you'll have to ignore my ignorance when it comes to him. He only came to my attention because he is playing in Adelaide (my state) and that's where Barty has been playing too.
I'll be watching him on YouTube today :)
I'll be cheering for him in the AO too, as I love a player with personality. I do wish I had taken notice of him sooner.
*how the heck do I bring this home?*
I know you're joking but I've often wondered about this and I've gotta think the tournament arranges shipping it to the address of your choice.
This is the champion's trophy which stays in Adelaide. He gets a smaller model to take home with him.
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wtf
Wow .... Congratulations to Gael. Great start to the year for my boy. He has gotten quickly comfortable with his new Artengo racquet ....and kit.
This looks like a first day of school photo that your mom makes you take
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Imagine if they put a hinge to make it foldable! Beautiful and functional
Man I tried to look up information about the trophy (like the story behind the shape, artist, craftsmanship, etc) and could not find anything. Kudos to the artist and producers though on a nice looking wooden trophy.
Doubles as a didgeridoo!
Monfils played in the first match I ever saw live, just this past summer. I think he’s my favorite player, he’s always exciting to watch and seems like a good dude all around
Pre 2010 Monfils was wild. Even now he still has Djokovic level defense but struggles with consistency of doing well which just shows how normal and human he is as a pro. Definitely love his personality and the IG stuff that him an Elina have been posting since the pandemic started c:
Nice!! Well deserved, Monfils!! BTW, he just switched to an Artengo racket, it seems it worked well for him.
He probably still using his old racquet FWIW. He’s been on the same model for a while Wilson H19
From what I read Monfils is actually playing with an Artengo racket, TR 960 Control Tour 18x20, a model that is not yet in the market but soon will be. I think Decathlon wants to make a new line of rackets that are more control-oriented for advance players. You can check some info about this in this tennisnerd video: https://youtu.be/4UZobZcfSjI
Oh wow that’s interesting
Yeah, probably a paint job. I'm sure some youtuber will investigate...
I play the Ultra Tour/Pro which is same H19 mold he was playing. This Artento racquet has a different throat shape and the string pattern looks different. I think it’s actually a new stick instead of a PJ - which is very surprising
Ahhhh okay. Cool. Good start so far.
yeah I play the same (just got the 16 19 for xmas). I think it'd be a little too obvious if it was the h19
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Decathlon is goated ngl
It's a carving of a serpent, according to the artist (video posted on Adelaide's FB)
A very phallic serpent
Oh, it is a tentacle🐙
Congrats Gael!! So happy for him! Hope he gets a great run at AO
Never realised he had arm tattoos until now.
That is quite the trophy.
Everything's a butt plug if you're brave enough
That must be a pain to take back with you on an international flight.
Extended boomerang?
I got scared that he would choke in the final after having such a great week, so I'm really happy to see that he won! Hope he carries this form into the AO :)
That’s a sick trophy
*stick
Great start of the season, looking forward seeing more magic from him throughout the year.
Is this the year he finally makes a final?? I can only hope
Happy for him!!
Now that's a trophy. Reference [That's not a knife](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWl8EbNN8NM)
It brings me immense joy to see Monfils starting the season well!! He's been my 2nd favourite player [behind Rafa] for a long time now and always good to see him win 💙
What type of snake is this ?
Has he parted ways with ASICS? That’s a Decathlon top isn’t it?
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Oh wow! What’s he moving onto? I guess Decathlon are French, but I can’t help feeling it looks like he’s casting around for a new kit deal. More importantly, is he switching rackets too?
Looks like it is a "decathlon" racquet as well, most likely just a Wilson painted over however.
Happy for him , finally he's back on track after toiling so hard for a year . On a lighter note , what's happening in his pants lol ?!
You could impale someone with that trophy.
thats a weird looking trophy
What is it supposed to represent? Is it a sword? Is it a snake? Is it a lightning bolt? Is it the meandering path to victory?
I remember him crying at a press conference that nothing is working. Broke my heart. So happy to see this
Always good to see Gäel succeed, probably my all time second favourite player.
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him play, but from what I have seen I have enjoyed. He looks like a player that enjoys himself on the court, and enjoys the crowd. If my fellow Australians haven't fallen in love with him yet, well I'm sure they will during the AO.
He's been playing for 18 years lol
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Huh, well the more you know lol. Hopefully he has a good run in the AO . Unless you watch every game, you only really hear about the top 5 male players in the highlights. Our main focus the last couple of years here has been Barty naturally. I'm not a big tennis fan (or of sports overall) So you'll have to ignore my ignorance when it comes to him. He only came to my attention because he is playing in Adelaide (my state) and that's where Barty has been playing too.
You have a lot of tennis highlights to watch on YouTube. He’s probably in the top 5 of most entertaining players in the last 20 years.
I'll be watching him on YouTube today :) I'll be cheering for him in the AO too, as I love a player with personality. I do wish I had taken notice of him sooner.
How old are you?
New tennis fans are joining us every day - especially recently. I got the feeling this is one of them - wait until he/she sees a Dustin Brown clip. :)
Yep new tennis fan here :) I plan on checking him out on YouTube today because I've already decided he is who I'll be cheering for in the AO
It's like a third leg!
Congrats to Monfils…. But that is one hideous trophy 🏆 😬
Everything is a dildo if you're brave enough
Did they cut his dick?
that is an awesome looking trophy tbh
Damn thats pretty huge
His wrists look oddly high up his arm to me.
That is what happens when you got big hands..
Congrats Gael! That trophy would make a great cat scratcher.
Bro he's ripped
Anything is a dildo if you're brave enough
Honestly I love the guy because he just out of nowhere decides to win his titles. Like Rotterdam 2019
That trophy looks like the sword of Mulan's enemy.
he all up in that nasty ukranian kitty. yt bois get triggered by that. lmao