Arthur Fils asserts his friend and sometime doubles partner Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will be among the elite.
The Race to Turin will heat up in Paris, as four spots are currently unclaimed for this year's ATP Finals.
Thanks to his win on Friday, the Frenchman added $615,000 to his net worth.
Arthur Rinderknech receives the Paris wild card after Monfils pulled out of Vienna due to illness.
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is an "overrated clown" according to two Russian standouts.
Maria Sharapova and twins Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan headline the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
The Grand Slam king will pass on Paris, which leaves Turin in some doubt.
