Gael Monfils, a 2013 semi-finalist in Auckland, learns how to make sushi before competing in the ATP 250 event.

Gael Monfils is the eighth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Gael Monfils beats two-time finalist Diego Schwartzman at the European Open on Saturday.

Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played for the eighth time on Thursday in Antwerp.

Milos Raonic, Kyle Edmund, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils attend media day ahead of the 2018 European Open.

Milos Raonic, Kyle Edmund, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils visit Groenplaats Square ahead of the 2018 European Open.

Gael Monfils and Mikhail Kukushkin visit the Du Fu Thatched Cottage park on Wednesday.

Gael Monfils and Mikhail Kukushkin indulge in a slice of Chengu’s cultural history on Wednesday at the Du Fu Thatched Cottage park.

Gael Monfils, who came into the tournament on the back of his sixth ATP Challenger Tour title, fell in the Chengdu first round on Tuesday.

Gael Monfils moves to 6-0 in Challenger finals, prevailing in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Gael Monfils is back in action at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Kaohsiung.

Gael Monfils celebrates a first-round victory at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Kaohsiung.

Gael Monfils defeats Marco Cecchinato in three sets at the German Tennis Championships 2018 presented by Kampmann on Tuesday.

A jubilant Gael Monfils took a huge step toward rediscovering his best form by defeating 11th seed Sam Querrey in the third round at Wimbledon.

After losing the first set, Gael Monfils plays with great confidence against Sam Querrey on Friday to reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

Gael Monfils falls short of reaching his second final of the year, losing to Adrian Mannarino, who is pursuing his maiden tour-level title.

Gael Monfils advances to his third semi-final of the season, losing just four first-service points against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in Antalya.

Fourth seed Gael Monfils wins on his Antalya debut on Wednesday.

Gael Monfils defeats countryman Elliot Benchetrit in the first round at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Gael Monfils beats wild card Elliot Benchetrit in four sets to advance to the second round at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Gael Monfils, making his debut in Lyon, falls short of earning his 15th match win of 2018, losing to Maximilian Marterer.

Sixth seed Gael Monfils will begin his 2018 Open Parc Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lyon campaign against Germany's Maximilian Marterer.

Gael Monfils saves six of 10 break points on Tuesday but can't get the better of Mirza Basic in Munich.

Gael Monfils rips into a forehand during his match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert at Indian Wells.

Gael Monfils improves to 6-4 in his FedEx ATP Head2Head with John Isner following their Indian Wells thriller.