"My Wife Tells Me I Look Pretty" - Gael Monfils Issues Brutal Response to Bettors' Horrific Racist Abuse After Stuttgart Exit
- Gael Monfils lost to 20-year-old Alex Michelsen in three sets during the first round of the 2025 Stuttgart Open in Germany.
- Monfils' defeat led to hateful and racist remarks from bettors on his Instagram, including wishes for injury linked to his skin color.
- The 38-year-old French player responded directly on Instagram, sarcastically questioning why fans still bet on him despite his struggles and addressing abusive comments.
- Monfils stated, "We are in 2025 and you give me the skin colour," and highlighted having played with broken legs while rejecting prayers for injury.
- Monfils' experience underscores ongoing issues of racism and online abuse in tennis, reinforcing the need to address harassment linked to betting culture.
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