Tennis fans worldwide were overjoyed when Gael Monfils emerged victorious in his first comeback match at the French Open against Argentine tennis player Sebastian Baez.On Tuesday, May 30, Monfils orchestrated an impressive comeback in his first-round match at Roland Garros against Baez. Despite being down 0-4 and facing a 30/40 deficit in the fifth set, Monfils rallied to secure a hard-fought victory with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 in three hours and 47 minutes. The match was a tough battle that lasted until midnight.Monfils was out of the game since suffering a heel injury during the 2022 Montreal Masters in August. After a hiatus of almost seven months from the sport, he made his comeback at the 2023 Indian Wells Open, where he entered via a protected ranking.The Frenchman entered the 2023 French Open main draw via a protected ranking.Since his comeback, Monfils' performance on the court has been underwhelming. However, his match against Baez has delighted fans worldwide. Fans took to social media and heaped praise for Monfils' impressive performance and they expressed their happiness about the match.A fan took to Twitter and remarked that Gael Monfils' first-round match at the French Open was equally as captivating as a match featuring Nick Kyrgios."Gael Monfils is who many of you think Nick Kyrgios is 😌," the fan tweeted.Another fan expressed that the absence of Monfils was sorely felt in the game and they also emphasized that the 36-year-old is "one of a kind"."Tennis missed Monfils in the worst way possible. Please tennis gods, keep this man healthy. He’s box office and one of a kind," the fan wrote.tonio@ANTONIOEESPARZA@josemorgado Tennis missed Monfils in the worst way possible. Please tennis gods, keep this man healthy. He’s box office and one of a kind.1026@josemorgado Tennis missed Monfils in the worst way possible. Please tennis gods, keep this man healthy. He’s box office and one of a kind.Here are a few more reactions from fans:sonu@sonaa4u@TennisTV @rolandgarros This dude is the ULTIMATE entertainer @TennisTV @rolandgarros 👏👏👏👏This dude is the ULTIMATE entertainer 👍❤️Scott Barclay@BarclayCard18I think we have to be willing to risk falling apart for the things we love sometimes and Gael Monfils really fucking loves tennis.24821I think we have to be willing to risk falling apart for the things we love sometimes and Gael Monfils really fucking loves tennis.absolutelyEpic137@JamesWa27499214@josemorgado I dont even know what I just watched. In total utter and complete shock....in the best way. Unreal. Unforgettable. Thanks for being the best reporter on Twitter as this one played out.2@josemorgado I dont even know what I just watched. In total utter and complete shock....in the best way. Unreal. Unforgettable. Thanks for being the best reporter on Twitter as this one played out.F•S•E@itslightsout93@josemorgado What a special match. What a wonderful sport this is. That atmosphere was crazy!! Some of that ball striking late in the final set was staggeringly good, from both players especially Gael.4@josemorgado What a special match. What a wonderful sport this is. That atmosphere was crazy!! Some of that ball striking late in the final set was staggeringly good, from both players especially Gael.US Tennis Center@USTennisCenter@josemorgado Literally can not believe I just watched oh my god. Probably best set of tennis I’ve ever seen18@josemorgado Literally can not believe I just watched oh my god. Probably best set of tennis I’ve ever seenAnnie@annmiko00@josemorgado Got to feel bad for Baez! He played so well and composed himself so well given his position! But very well done to Monfils. Also this crowd eruping is most beautiful to watch 4@josemorgado Got to feel bad for Baez! He played so well and composed himself so well given his position! But very well done to Monfils. Also this crowd eruping is most beautiful to watch 😍Cam frec@CamilleFrecon@TennisTV @rolandgarros @Gael_Monfils you’ve been amazing ! I love your tennis and all the things you’ve done for it ! Never chance 🤩 this is one is for you 🤍3@TennisTV @rolandgarros @Gael_Monfils you’ve been amazing ! I love your tennis and all the things you’ve done for it ! Never chance 🤩 this is one is for you 💙🤍❤️€L1️⃣1️⃣€L 💚🏆x11 🏆x3@elmc_naneng@TennisTV @rolandgarros This guy deserves this moment 🏻1@TennisTV @rolandgarros This guy deserves this moment 💪🏻Samuel Brading@SamuelBrading@TennisTV @rolandgarros I’m not crying, you’re crying!! @TennisTV @rolandgarros I’m not crying, you’re crying!! 😂😭Slasher Trash@SlasherTrash@TennisTV @Gael_Monfils Absolutely freaking INSANE!!!!!Gael, you are a MONSTER and MASTER SHOWMAN! Did dude even hit ANY UEs in that 5th set?! Unreal ball striking and winners! Sir, you've won a place in my heart! AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! 10@TennisTV @Gael_Monfils Absolutely freaking INSANE!!!!!Gael, you are a MONSTER and MASTER SHOWMAN! Did dude even hit ANY UEs in that 5th set?! Unreal ball striking and winners! Sir, you've won a place in my heart! AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! ❤️☺️👊"It was unbelievable atmosphere" - Gael Monfils after his 1R win at French Open 2023Gael Monfils at the 2023 French OpenDuring the post-match press conference, Gael Monfils stated that the victory was among his top two performances. The Frenchman went on to add that he was thrilled to witness the electrifying atmosphere and the crowd's enthusiastic cheers."It's definitely in like [my] top two [matches]. I had the same one almost kind of some years ago against [Pablo] Cuevas on [Court Suzanne] Lenglen. It was unbelievable atmosphere as well," Monfils said. "I'm older, and even less chances, let's say, to win this match today. It was [a] great atmosphere tonight, I guess for some spectators as well."The former World No. 6 explained that he experienced cramping towards the end of the match. However, the resounding cheers from the crowd provided him with the necessary motivation to persevere and secure a victory."I was cramping at the end, a lot of [it was] with the nerves, and of course I'm tired, but a big part of [it was] the nerves," Monfils said. "I'm playing full [of] adrenaline, like honestly, I asked the crowd to scream, and somehow I juiced up. I know at one hand I will pay, I will pay, and I had to hold it at the end."Gael Monfils will next face Holger Rune in the second round on Thursday, June 1.