Gael Monfils - Dominic Thiem predictions and free betting tips [24/06/2024]

Today, 24 June, we will witness a clash of tour veterans – Austrian Dominic Thiem and Frenchman Gael Monfils.

Gael Monfils

The French veteran currently holding the 38th position in the rankings is not experiencing his best times. While his hard court season was decent, Monfils failed miserably on clay. Out of his last 10 encounters, he managed to win only three.

The situation on grass is no better for Monfils. Out of his last seven matches on grass courts, he clinched victory in just three. Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that Monfils last played on grass three years ago at Wimbledon, where he lost to Spaniard Pedro Martinez 1-3 (3:6 4:6 6:4 6:7).

Dominic Thiem

Currently seated at 134th in the rankings, the "eternally promising" Thiem is considering this season as potentially his last if he doesn’t change his mind. Therefore, we can expect Thiem to give his utmost in each match. His grass court season will kick off in Mallorca, marking almost a year since he last played on this surface. Overall, Thiem's performance this season has been below par, losing matches to lower-ranked opponents even on his favourite clay courts.

From his last 10 encounters, he has emerged victorious in just four: The Brazilian Alves 2:1 (6:2 3:6 7:5), German Marterer 2:1 (6:1 6:7 4:6), Serbian Krajinovic 2:0 (6:2 7:5), and Italian Agamemnone 2:1 (3:6 6:3 6:2). Injuries have plagued Thiem in recent seasons, hampering his performance, although he has occasionally shown flashes of his top form, defeating players of Hurkacz's calibre 2:1 (3:6 7:6 7:6) and Bublik 3:0 (6:3 6:4 6:2).

Head-to-Head

Over the years, these two players have faced each other nine times, with Dominic Thiem winning eight of those encounters, showcasing his dominance in their head-to-head battles. Their last meeting was at the Australian Open in 2020, where Thiem triumphed 3-0 (6:4 6:4 6:2).

Match Prediction: Monfils vs Thiem

Considering the less-than-ideal form of both players, this match is likely to be a hard-fought contest. However, given Thiem's extensive success against Monfils and his desire to end his career on a high note, I deem it logical to take a risk and place a bet on the Austrian's victory, which may come with a relatively high odds.