Gael Monfils cruises in Indian Wells opener
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Veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils was in top form Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, routing Australia's Max Purcell 6-1, 6-2 in first-round action at Indian Wells, Calif.
Monfils, 37, is playing the event for the 15th time, with his best results being quarterfinal appearances in 2016 and 2019.
Monfils racked up a 10-0 advantage in aces and a 13-5 edge in winner