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He's baaack! Gael Monfils lights up Indian Wells ahead of 2023 debut


A Gael-force wind brought all the joy when blowing into Indian Wells on Day 1. A look at the return of Gael Monfils in Tennis Paradise:


Seeing someone he knows on his practice court to be…


… awwww, it’s Andy Murray.


La Monf soared on forehands…


… and high-flying backhands.


He laughed at himself…


… and smiled at those watching.


… On his way out, Gael ran into Coco Gauff and her team.