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Gaël Monfils

The "Sliderman," Gael Monfils, in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their fourth round match at the US Open on Tuesday.

Quirky French tennis star Gaël Monfils is wowing crowds at the US Open

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Tennis experts agree that French tennis star Gaël Monfils has serious game. But Monfils appears to be as much of an entertainer as he is a player. Even as he heads to the quarterfinals against Roger Federer, it’s his antics and on-court dancing that seem to endear him to the crowds.

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