Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Indian Wells Masters match.
Gaël Monfils (No. 42) holds a 3-0 head-to-head advantage over Jan-Lennard Struff, including a straight-sets win on hard courts in Auckland earlier this season. The German regularly underperforms at Indian Wells and is often eliminated in the first or second round of the tournament. He has little chance of overcoming his experienced opponent.
Jan-Lennard Struff
The German has been a regular participant at Indian Wells, missing the event only once in his career. However, his best result here has been a fourth-round finish, and he typically falters early. His form in 2025 has been underwhelming, losing five consecutive matches against top-50 players. Earlier this season, he fell to Gaël Monfils in straight sets (1:6, 6:7), managing to land just 50% of his first serves in that match.
Gaël Monfils
The Frenchman is a two-time quarter-finalist at Indian Wells and has shown promising form this year. Monfils won the Auckland title and had a solid run at the Australian Open, reaching the fourth round before retiring against Ben Shelton, even after taking a set. At 38, Monfils remains highly competitive against younger opponents, having won eight of his last 10 matches against players younger than him.
Jan-Lennard Struff vs Gaël Monfils Prediction
Monfils has dominated this matchup across different surfaces, and his current form suggests he will extend his head-to-head advantage. Given Struff’s inconsistency and struggles against top-50 players, the Frenchman is well-positioned to claim another victory here.
