Speaking of world tennis, each generation has big names to remember, such as Open Era such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or currently Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner... They shine, attract all eyes, attention, and of course, become the admiration of many people.
With their exemplary and idol status, they are the one that the young generation wants to strive to become, to be called the "new Fedderer", the "new Nadal", the "new Djokovic". But of course, not everyone can achieve it. Does that mean others can't shine? No, they can still, in their own way, when they are themselves. The story of Gael Monfils can be inspiring.
The French tennis player's record is not lit up by prestigious trophies (he has never won a Grand Slam or an ATP 1000 tournament). But the French tennis player is brightly decorated with his passionate physical strength and captivating playing style. After more than 20 years, the 39-year-old tennis player has reached an important milestone, expressing more deeply his career nurtured by perseverance.
Monfils is recorded to have a 1,000th week in the top 100 players in the world (there were only 2 periods when they were pushed out of the top 100 due to injury in 2013 - 14 weeks, and 2023 - 38 weeks). Before him, only Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andre Agassi could do this.
The time the Paris-born tennis player broke into the top 100 was in May 2005, at the age of 18. Young people, in your eighties and twenties, can you imagine what will happen to you in 20 years? Monfils did not know. Monfils also doesn't want to be anyone else, from the previous generation to their contemporaries. In life, opponents have crushed Monfils without any pity. The path is not flat, but he is still him, creating a foothold for his art in this sport.
And not only for young people, Monfils' perseverance can also be an inspiration for anyone who is struggling, struggling, or stuck in their current life. Because being in the world means you are attached to a certain mission. Searching for it, in form and with all that belongs to you, will come time to show your light.
Because even a crack can bring light!
