Quotes from Gael Monfils

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

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

I create music; I create painting; I create whatever I want to create. I create, what you say, clothes. I create, I don't know, dance move. I create anything.

I'm a believer but to reach the top I have to believe more, endure more. When I do two hours of practice, I need to add 30 minutes more. I need to feel something inside to go further.

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.

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

Social media is a big part of our job.

If you want to do big things, it's never easy.

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

Make no mistake, shoes are very important, almost as important as the racket. You need to feel comfortable; you need to be supported by the shoes.

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

When I feel good, the crowd is behind me, have a great spirit, I think I can be very tough to beat.

I love watches, the mechanism.

When the guy is too good - you know, playing clean and you're playing very bad, I mean not that good - you need to change.

Well, sometimes I just feel like I want a Coke, you know? And I drink a Coke.

When I'm on the court, it's a blessing.

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

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

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.

Davis Cup is important.

Grass is not natural for me, but I am getting better. I have to focus on not falling, not injuring myself. I cannot take off as fast as I want to and I have problems braking.

People need to understand that if I dive, it's because I know I can dive.

I think when I dive on the court, I dive not for people. To be honest, I gonna hurt myself for people?... I dive because I want to win the point.