Gael Monfils will compete in his 35th ATP final in Auckland. The veteran lost to Novak Djokovic in Brisbane at the beginning of the season and found himself in a tough position in the first match in Auckland.
It was a day to remember at the Australian Open, with Learner Tien becoming the youngest to reach the fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 and Gael Monfils defying age to tie French records and make history.
Learner Tien, 19, beats Corentin Moutet while Gael Monfils, 38, defeats fourth seed Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open fourth round.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma
Jannik Sinner continues Australian Open defence with straightforward win; Gael Monfils, 38, dumps out fourth seed Taylor Fritz; American teen sensation Learner Tien also progresses in Melbourne; watch
The powerful trio of Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal held on ... have had their say—but France's Gael Monfils struck a blow for the old guard ...
Elina Svitolina says it’s a great outing for her and veteran husband Gael Monfils as they stun World No. 4s Jasmine Paolini, Taylor Fritz in their respective
Monfils has won 127 grand slam matches – the most of any French player in the Open Era. He will face Taylor Fritz in the third-round at the Australian Open 2025
Teen sensation American Learner Tien advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open, defeating top players, including Daniil Medvedev. His stunning performance echoed the rise of a new tennis generation.
American teenager Learner Tien on Saturday became the youngest male player to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005. The 19-year-old southpaw beat unseeded Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3, in the third round to set up a fourth-round clash with Italian veteran Lorenzo Sonego.
American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet 7-6(10) 6-3 6-3 on Saturday, continuing the teenager’s fairytale run at Melbourne Park.