Laver Cup 2023: 'I can play games too' - Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gael Monfils in tense moment

Opposed during the exhibition tournament initiated by Roger Federer, the Frenchman and the Canadian did not approach their meeting in the same way. Monfils was there “for fun”, while “FAA” took the match more seriously.

On the first day of competition on Friday, the Canadian beat the Frenchman but was annoyed by his too casual behavior on the court.

Gael Monfils causes Laver Cup argument as Felix Auger-Aliassime left fuming

Tensions boiled over during the one-sided singles clash in Vancouver.

VANCOUVER - At a press conference on Thursday, Félix Auger-Aliassime said that his approach to the Laver Cup would be no different from that of the usual tournaments on the ATP Tour.

Auger-Aliassime Details Heated Incident With Monfils During Laver Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime revealed that players are treating the Laver Cup with utmost seriousness in the wake of a heated on-court confrontation with Gael Monfils.Auger-Aliassime won his singles match fair and square, 6-4, 6-3, driving Team World to a 3-0 lead in singles action before they extended tha...

Intense Felix Auger-Aliassime brushes off Laver Cup spat with Gael Monfils

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gael Monfils shared some heated moments after the Canadian complained to the umpire during their Laver Cup meeting. Auger-Aliassime wasn’t happy with the frequent breaks being taken by Monfils who appeared to believe the event was an exhibition. The complaint appeared to get Monfils back up as he felt it wasn’t in the spirit of the tournament. After Monfils had started their match at a leisurely pace, Auger-Aliassime ra…