Match Details
Fixture: Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien
Date: May 25, 2025
Tournament: French Open 2025
Round: First Round
Venue: Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Claycourt Outdoor
Prize Money: € 56,352,000
Live Telecast: USA – TNT, Max | Europe (Except France) – Eurosport |
Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien preview
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Monfils started the year well, winning the ASB Classic in January before taking the scalp of Taylor Fritz in the third round at the Australian Open. Monfils gave Ben Shelton all he could handle in the fourth round and was 1-2 down in sets when he succumbed to the heat and pressure and was forced to retire. He's struggled for wins since, and illness has caused him to withdraw from some events.
31-year-old Hugo Dellien is an experienced tour pro, in his 16th year on the circuit. He's had success on the Challenger tour but is yet to capture an ATP title. Currently ranked 96 by the ATP, he's coming off a decent showing in the Skopje Challenger tournament last week, reaching the semifinal. He also survived qualifying at the Italian Open before losing to Alex de Minaur in the Round of 32.
Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien head-to-head
Gael Monfils and Hugo Dellien have never played on the ATP tour. As a result their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien odds
(All odds sourced from BetMGM)
Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien prediction
Gael Monfils's best performance at Roland Garros was a semifinal in 2008, when he was beaten by Roger Federer. Last year, he was knocked out by Lorenzo Musetti in the second round. Hugo Dellien failed to qualify last year and was beaten in round one in 2023 by Nicolas Jarry. His best years in Paris were in 2019 and 2022, when he reached the second round.
Despite his age, Monfils is still capable of challenging at the top of the game, evidenced by his victory at the ASB Classic four months ago. If he can stay injury-free, he can progress at the French Open, and Dellien has neither the resume nor the recent form at the top level to upset the odds.
Pick: Gael Monfils to win in straight sets.
