The magical Monfils was up to his usual tricks on Tuesday in Beijing.
The Japanese No.1 joins Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber in the field.
The Romanian will meet with doctors over the next few days to formulate a plan.
The three-time Grand Slam doubles championship is expecting.
US Open finalist offers comeback advice.
Coco Gauff and Alexa Noel recorded the championship-clinching point for the stars and stripes.
The Canadian marches into the second round at Tokyo behind brilliant shotmaking
