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Miami Open: Gael Monfils Becomes Second-Oldest Man To Win A Match At ATP Masters 1000

Miami Open: Gael Monfils Becomes Second-Oldest Man To Win A Match At ATP Masters 1000

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Gael Monfils in action© AFP Gael Monfils made history at the Miami Open as he became the second-oldest man to win a match at the ATP Masters 1000 event after Jimmy Connors. ATP No. 1 Club member Connors is the oldest man to win a match in Miami, having done so at 39 in 1992. The 38-year-old Frenchman overcame last year’s quarterfinalist Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the second round in Florida after one hour and 44 minutes, ATP reports. Monfils struck 38 winners and committed 18 unforced errors to clinch victory and set up a meeting with Jiri Lehecka. “I hit some different angles and showed I could run and anticipate. I made it hard [for him]. I hit with a bit more depth in my shots and did not let him dictate and I think I did well,” Monfils said. Earlier, Alexander Bublik clinched his maiden tour-level win on outdoor courts in 2025. The 27-year-old overcame Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-4 to record his first victory in Miami since 2022. …

How 38-year-old Gael Monfils outlasted 21-year-old compatriot Mpetshi Perricard in a thriller | Tennis News

How 38-year-old Gael Monfils outlasted 21-year-old compatriot Mpetshi Perricard in a thriller | Tennis News

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One of the marquee first-round matchups on the men’s side of the Australian Open was a contest between a resurgent veteran that had, for long, been one of the only flag-bearers of French tennis and his 17-year-younger compatriot, whose big-hitting, big-serving game has had onlookers raving about his potential with some even marking him as one of the underdogs to watch ahead of the tournament. It did not disappoint. Over a nearly four-hour-long, five-set grind, Gael Monfils, 38 and hitting form once again, defeated Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard, the 6-ft 8-in tall 21-year-old whose 230 kmph thunderbolt first serves have universally caught the tennis cognoscenti’s eyes, in front of a thoroughly entertained, maximum capacity crowd on one of the more intimate outside courts at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. It was a match of breathless serving and high-intensity rallies that eventually came down to which player could cope with the tensions of tiebreakers with more composure. Monfils, who did not even face a break point all game, unexpectedly came out of the blocks with more aggression and, …

Gael Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP tour title taking over Roger Federer | Tennis News

Gael Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP tour title taking over Roger Federer | Tennis News

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French Tennis player Gael Monfils became the oldest player in tennis by overtaking Switzerland’s Roger Federer to win an ATP Tour title with Auckland victory. Monfils achieved the feat at 38 years and four months while Federer won his last tournament at 38 years and two months when he won a title at Basel in 2019. “Age is a number, but we keep working,” Monfils said on court. “I’m still striking a good ball. Hopefully, many more to come,” he said after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday. “I love tennis. I love what I’m doing so of course all the sacrifices you do, they are a little bit easier. When you love something, it’s easier to keep pushing,” he said. “I’ve been enjoying myself since the first day I played tennis and [at] 60 years old I will still have this joy. Practice, it’s easy. It’s in the DNA. Stay in shape, it’s easy. It’s more the travel.” After collecting the Auckland trophy, Monfils headed straight to the …

Novak Djokovic defeats Gael Monfils to extend his record to 20-0 over Frenchman

Novak Djokovic defeats Gael Monfils to extend his record to 20-0 over Frenchman

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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Thursday night by defeating Gaël Monfils 6-3, 6-3, extending the most dominant head-to-head record in tennis history. After 20 years of playing against each other on the professional circuit, Djokovic’s victory is his 20th career triumph over Monfils, who is still looking for his first victory over the Serbian. The second most-lopsided record in tennis is Rafael Nadal’s 18-0 head-to-head with Richard Gasquet. “I like [Monfils’] style of play,” Djokovic grinned. “You are somewhat happier to play someone you have defeated more often.” Notwithstanding the dismal head-to-head record, Monfils has had chances to defeat Djokovic. Djokovic just prevailed against Monfils 7-5 in the fifth set of their first meeting, a thrilling first-round contest at the 2005 US Open that was characterized by cramps and swings in momentum. Additionally, he has defeated Monfils in two final set tie-breaks and overcame a three-point deficit in their 2020 Dubai Open semifinal. Djokovic has always managed to get through somehow. “We had some really tough battles,” said Djokovic. “He had …