Jan 20, 2025 · Record-breaking Gael Monfils retired from his Australian Open fourth round match against young American Ben Shelton, as the 38-year-old’s epic run in Melbourne came to an unfortunate end.

3 days ago · Ranked No. 76 prior to last year’s Australian Open, Monfils now stands at 32. There is a saying that a light bulb burns brightest before it burns out. Let us hope for more such incandescence ...

Jan 20, 2025 · It was a heartbreaking ending to Gael Monfils' time at the Australian Open as he was forced to give his hand over and retire in his thriller clash against Ben Shelton. The 38-year-old marked the end of his impressive run at Melbourne on his own terms, having battled through seven tiebreaks and four lengthy battles.

Jan 24, 2025 · Thanks for visiting the Australian Open Website. We can see you’re using Internet Explorer, and wanted to let you know that we will no longer be supporting this browser in future. ... Gael Monfils. France. Singles Seed. Age. 38. Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 29/01/2025. Player & Career Overview. Career Wins 63%. Age 38 years. Born ...

Jan 18, 2025 · After swallowing a five-set loss in the Australian Open 2022 quarterfinals, Gael Monfils said he retained faith in his ability to win a Grand Slam. “I need one time,” he said. “I won't win 20, but one time, just one time I need.” Fast-forward …

Jan 20, 2025 · Gael Monfils, whose recent title in Auckland made him the oldest player to win an ATP tour title, is into the fourth round at the Australian Open for the sixth time. His best result in Melbourne is a quarterfinal appearance on two occasions – 2022 and 2016.

Jan 18, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Gael Monfils joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988, coming back to beat No. 4 …

Jan 18, 2025 · Gael Monfils continued his blazing start to his 22nd season on Tour with a stunning 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-4 upset of fourth seed Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open Saturday. The 38-year-old Frenchman, who became the oldest man in almost 50 years to win an ATP Tour title in Auckland one week ago today, dropped 24 aces on the American to notch his ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Gael Monfils broke another oldest-ever record as he stunned world No 4 Taylor Fritz to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. Rallying from a set down, world No 41 Monfils shocked fourth seed and title contender Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 to reach the second week in Melbourne for the first time since 2022.

Jan 18, 2025 · Gael Monfils produced one of the shocks of the Australian Open to reach the fourth round. The Frenchman is into the last 16 for the first time since 2020 by stunning Taylor Fritz in four sets inside a raucous Margaret Court Arena.