Ben Shelton makes breakthrough with first ATP title in Tokyo
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Shelton makes breakthrough with first ATP title in Tokyo

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19-year-old Jakub Mensik stuns idol Novak Djokovic to win 1st ATP title at Miami Open
3 days, 10 hours ago

19-year-old Jakub Mensik stuns idol Novak Djokovic to win 1st ATP title at Miami Open

India Today  

Jakub Mensik stunned Novak Djokovic to claim his maiden ATP title as he beat the Serbian legend 7-6, 7-6 at the Miami Open final on Monday, March 31. Novak Djokovic's agonising wait prolongs Djokovic was looking to win an ATP title for the first time since claiming the US Open in 2023. Last year, he couldn't win a single ATP …

Indian Wells: Jack Draper beats Holger Rune for first Masters 1000 title; enters top-10 for first time
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian Wells: Jack Draper beats Holger Rune for first Masters 1000 title; enters top-10 for first time

The Hindu  

Jack Draper overwhelmed Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in a little more than an hour in the final of the BNP Paribas Open, achieving two big milestones by claiming his first Masters 1000 title and earning his debut in the top 10 of the ATP rankings. @BNPPARIBASOPEN | #TennisPardisepic.twitter.com/s38xF4Vb69 — ATP Tour March 16, 2025 “I feel,” Draper said, “like I …

ATP Rankings: Tsitsipas returns to Top 10, Machac reaches new career high
1 month ago

ATP Rankings: Tsitsipas returns to Top 10, Machac reaches new career high

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas returned to Top 10 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after his title-winning run in Dubai. The 26-year-old Tsitsipas, who has a career-high ranking of 3, beat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the final to clinch his first title at the ATP 500 level. Alex de Minaur - 3,335 Czechia’s Tomas Machac, who won his …

Stefanos Tsitsipas ends losing streak in ATP 500 finals with maiden title at Dubai Tennis Championships
1 month ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas ends losing streak in ATP 500 finals with maiden title at Dubai Tennis Championships

Firstpost  

Stefanos Tsitsipas clinched his first ATP 500 title by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships final. The Greek star, who had lost two previous finals in Dubai, secured his 12th career title and re-entered the ATP top 10. Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-3 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday to …

Gael Monfils retires to bring unfortunate end to record-breaking Australian Open run
2 months, 1 week ago

Gael Monfils retires to bring unfortunate end to record-breaking Australian Open run

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Australian Open 2025: Success takes toll on Monfils
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Success takes toll on Monfils

The Hindu  

Veteran Gael Monfils has rolled back the years in recent weeks with a string of incredible performances, but the Frenchman said he had exceeded his limit after retiring hurt from his fourth-round Australian Open match against Ben Shelton on Monday. Monfils, 38, became the oldest ATP title-winner ever with his victory in the Auckland Classic, before dumping fourth seed Taylor …

Australian Open 2025: Shelton halts Monfils to set up quarterfinal with Sonego
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Shelton halts Monfils to set up quarterfinal with Sonego

The Hindu  

Ben Shelton ground down French veteran Gael Monfils Monday to set up an Australian Open quarterfinal against Lorenzo Sonego, who ended teenage qualifier Learner Tien’s fairytale run. “At 38 years old I hope I’m still walking without crutches,” Shelton, who matched his 2023 run to the last eight at Melbourne Park, said. RELATED | TV host issues on-air apology to …

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

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Australian Open: Gael Monfils creates history by knocking out 4th seed Taylor Fritz
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Gael Monfils creates history by knocking out 4th seed Taylor Fritz

India Today  

Veteran Gael Monfils rolled back the years and produced a stunning performance to dump out Taylor Fritz from the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, January 18. The Frenchman, at the age of 38, became the oldest player to defeat a top 5 seeded player in the Australian Open since the ATP rankings came into place. 1 - …

Wife-and-husband duo Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils win on the same court at the Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wife-and-husband duo Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils win on the same court at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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. “I watched a little bit.” After punctuating his victory with a 134 mph ace — his 24th of the afternoon, doubling …

Australian Open 2025: Veteran Monfils upsets fourth seed Fritz, creates history
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Veteran Monfils upsets fourth seed Fritz, creates history

The Hindu  

French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and book a place in the last 16. At 38, Monfils is enjoying a late-career flourish and Fritz felt the full brunt of it as the Frenchman rallied from a set down to claim a …

Watch: Gael Monfils' celebratory dance after knocking out Fritz in Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Gael Monfils' celebratory dance after knocking out Fritz in Australian Open

India Today  

Gael Monfils came up with a unique celebratory dance after his stunning win over Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, January 18 at Margaret Court Arena. Following his historic win, Monfils came up with a unique celebratory dance as he was seen ecstatically flaunting his moves before shaking hands with Fritz. Australian Open 2025 …

‘I have 21 years of experience and he’s 21': Gael Monfils after Australian Open epic vs Frenchman nearly half his age
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I have 21 years of experience and he’s 21': Gael Monfils after Australian Open epic vs Frenchman nearly half his age

Hindustan Times  

Gael Monfils, the 38-year-old French tennis icon, displayed his trademark resilience and flair in a dramatic five-set victory over 21-year-old compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Gael Monfils, left, of France is congratulated by compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard following their first round match at the Australian Open The match, which lasted a …

Monfils outduels fellow Frenchman in an Australian Open 1st-round match for the ages
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Monfils outduels fellow Frenchman in an Australian Open 1st-round match for the ages

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The pragmatic pro in Gael Monfils would like to have finished off his first-round win in straight sets against up-and-coming fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Australian Open. Days after Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title by beating Zizou Bergs the final in Auckland, New Zealand, Monfils wasted match points in …

Gael Monfils makes history as oldest winner on ATP Tour
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gael Monfils makes history as oldest winner on ATP Tour

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Gael Monfils breaks Federer’s record, becomes oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gael Monfils breaks Federer’s record, becomes oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title

The Hindu  

Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland on Saturday. He took over from Roger Federer, who was 38 years and 74 days old when he won the final tour title of his career, the Swiss Indoor title at Basel in 2019. Pancho Gonzalez was 44 years, 7 …

Gael Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour singles title winner with Auckland victory
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gael Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour singles title winner with Auckland victory

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French veteran Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

French veteran Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title

The Hindu  

French veteran Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland on Saturday. Monfils claimed his 13th tour title 20 years after his first and at the age of 38 years, 132 days. Pancho Gonzalez was 44 years, 7 months and 4 days old when he won a Kingston, …

Gael Monfils breaks Roger Federer's record to become oldest player to win ATP Tour title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gael Monfils breaks Roger Federer's record to become oldest player to win ATP Tour title

Hindustan Times  

Gael Monfils etched his name on the history books of tennis on January 11 by becoming the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title. At 38 years and 132 days old, Monfils surpassed Roger Federer’s record, which he set when he won his final ATP title at the Swiss Indoors in 2019 at the age of 38 years and …

French veteran Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

French veteran Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — French veteran Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland on Saturday. Monfils claimed his 13th tour title 20 years after his first and at the age of 38 years, 132 days. Pancho Gonzalez was 44 years, 7 months and 4 days old when …

Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer

CNN  

CNN — French tennis star Gaël Monfils became the oldest ever player to claim an ATP Tour singles title when he won the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set by Roger Federer in 2019. The 38-year-old won the ATP 250 tournament after defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the final to claim his 13th …

Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title

Al Jazeera  

At 38, Gael Monfis becomes the oldest winner of an ATP title by beating Zizou Bergs in New Zealand. French veteran Gael Monfils has become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland. Monfils is currently ranked 52 and is the oldest player in the ATP Tour’s history to be ranked …

Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Gael Monfils has become the second oldest player in more than 30 years to reach the final of an ATP Tour event after beating American Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6, 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday aged 38 years, 131 days. Monfils edges Stan Wawrinka who was aged 38 years and 124 days when he reached …

Novak Djokovic waltzes to a 20th-straight victory over Gaël Monfils at Brisbane International
3 months ago

Novak Djokovic waltzes to a 20th-straight victory over Gaël Monfils at Brisbane International

ABC  

In 2004, in the small town of Santa Margherita di Pula in Sardinia, Italy, two teenage tennis players, met in the quarter-final of a nondescript ITF "futures" tournament. The 24-time grand slam winner's 20th-straight victory over Monfils on Thursday, a routine 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 12 minutes at the Brisbane International extends his record for having the most …

Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti pair wins Swiss Open; India star clinches third ATP title
8 months, 1 week ago

Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti pair wins Swiss Open; India star clinches third ATP title

Hindustan Times  

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri and Frenchman Albano Olivetti have clinched the men's doubles title at ATP Swiss Open, beating French pair Fabrice Martin and Ugo Humber 3-6, 6-3, 10-6 at Gstaad. This is the third ATP title for Bhambri; all of his titles have come in the 250 series. As a pair, Bhambri and Olivetti won their second title, …

US teen Michelsen to face Giron in ATP Hall of Fame final
8 months, 1 week ago

US teen Michelsen to face Giron in ATP Hall of Fame final

The Hindu  

US teen Alex Michelsen ended Reilly Opelka’s comeback from a layoff of nearly two years on Saturday, advancing to face countryman Marcos Giron in the ATP Hall of Fame Open final. Michelsen, last year’s Newport runner-up, defeated Opelka 6-2, 6-0 in only 59 minutes in the ATP grass-court event at Rhode Island. Michelsen became the youngest player since Spain’s Carlos …

Carlos Alcaraz sinks Gael Monfils to advance in Miami Open
1 year ago

Carlos Alcaraz sinks Gael Monfils to advance in Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz powered into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over French veteran Gael Monfils at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates a point against Gael Monfils, of France, during the Miami Open tennis tournament The 37-year-old Monfils was coping well with the power play of the talented …

BNP Paribas Open: Sumit Nagal Shown Exit Door by Milos Raonic in First Round
1 year ago

BNP Paribas Open: Sumit Nagal Shown Exit Door by Milos Raonic in First Round

News 18  

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open, bringing a swift end to the Indian tennis player’s campaign after he made the main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. Nagal, who is ranked 101st in the ATP charts, went down 3-6 3-6 in a …

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles
1 year, 4 months ago

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles

India TV News  

India's veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna scripted history with a win at the ATP Finals 2023 in Turin on Wednesday, November 15. Bopanna partnered with Matthew Ebden to win the second group stage match in the men's doubles and became the oldest player to win the ATP Finals match. Bopanna earlier broke the record for the oldest player to win …

Monfils reclaims Stockholm Open title after 12 years, becomes oldest champion in tournament history
1 year, 5 months ago

Monfils reclaims Stockholm Open title after 12 years, becomes oldest champion in tournament history

The Hindu  

Gael Monfils beat qualifier Pavel Kotov in a thrilling final to win the Stockholm Open, an ATP 250 event, in Sweden on Sunday. The 37-year-old Frenchman, who had previously won the event in 2011, became the oldest champion in tournament history with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 win over Russian Kotov in two hours 37 minutes. 109 Kotov, who began his …

Japan Open 2023: Shelton beats Karatsev for first ATP Tour title
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan Open 2023: Shelton beats Karatsev for first ATP Tour title

The Hindu  

American rising star Ben Shelton won his first ATP Tour title on Sunday, beating Russian Aslan Karatsev 7-5, 6-1 in the final of the Japan Open. The 21-year-old had to battle through a series of three-set matches to reach the Tokyo final but he made short work of world number 50 Karatsev, winning in just over 1hr 20min. Memoirs of …

Japan Open 2023: Ben Shelton reaches first ATP Tour final after beating Giron
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan Open 2023: Ben Shelton reaches first ATP Tour final after beating Giron

The Hindu  

Rising American star Ben Shelton said he had to “shake things up” to reach his first ATP Tour final at the Japan Open on Saturday after another gruelling three-set match. “I was able to figure it out and get it done in three sets, but definitely not an easy task today.” US Open rematch It was Shelton’s third three-set match …

Novak Djokovic cruises past Gael Monfils into Cincinnati 0pen quarterfinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic cruises past Gael Monfils into Cincinnati 0pen quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. Djokovic applied the pressure early against Monfils in the battle of 36-year-old veterans, denying the number 211 his first last-eight place here since 2011. Monfils greets Djokovic after the match in the Cincinnati Open He …

ATP Rankings: Sinner reaches new career-high after Toronto title, Rune makes Top 5 debut
1 year, 7 months ago

ATP Rankings: Sinner reaches new career-high after Toronto title, Rune makes Top 5 debut

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on August 14, 2023. Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune achieved new career-highs in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday. Holger Rune lost in the second round in Toronto but still moved up one spot to make his Top 5 debut as Casper Ruud, last year’s semifinalist, …

WATCH: Monfils hits a stunning 188km/h forehand against Tsitsipas, reaches round of 16 in Toronto with 350th career win on hard court
1 year, 7 months ago

WATCH: Monfils hits a stunning 188km/h forehand against Tsitsipas, reaches round of 16 in Toronto with 350th career win on hard court

The Hindu  

Gael Monfils rolled back the years to upset Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Canadian Open while Daniil Medvedev got his first US Open tune-up event off to a solid start and home favourite Milos Raonic eased into the third round. The 36-year-old Monfils saved all three break points he faced and broke Tsitsipas’ serve three times, including …

Monfils magic downs Eubanks at Toronto Masters
1 year, 7 months ago

Monfils magic downs Eubanks at Toronto Masters

The Hindu  

Frenchman Gael Monfils put on an impressive display of speed and skill to beat American Christopher Eubanks 7-6 6-7 6-1 to advance to the second round of the Canadian Open in Toronto on Monday. After capturing the first set Monfils had match points while leading 6-5 in the second but Eubanks, who caught the attention of the tennis world when …

ATP Rankings: Arthur Fils, Christopher Eubanks achieve new career-highs
1 year, 8 months ago

ATP Rankings: Arthur Fils, Christopher Eubanks achieve new career-highs

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on July 31, 2023. Stan Wawrinka returned to Top 50 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday. Three-time Major winner Wawrinka fell just short of his first ATP title in six years as he lost to Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the final of the Croatia Open …

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic
1 year, 8 months ago

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic

The Hindu  

Top-seeded American Taylor Fritz defeated compatriot J.J. Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to book a title clash with Australian Aleksandar Vukic in the ATP Tour hardcourt tournament in Atlanta. Vukic, the 27-year-old from Sydney, defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 to reach his maiden ATP Tour final. The Australian was playing in his first ATP Tour semifinal after upsetting …

Sumit Nagal returns to Top 200 in ATP Rankings
1 year, 8 months ago

Sumit Nagal returns to Top 200 in ATP Rankings

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on July 24, 2023. India’s Sumit Nagal returned to Top 200 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday. 🇮🇳 🔝 The moment @nagalsumit captured his second Challenger title of the year and 4th of his career!#ATPChallenger | @TampereOpenpic.twitter.com/HzTPCXeHLu — ATP Challenger Tour July 23, 2023 Andrey …

ATP Rankings: Tiafoe joins fellow American Fritz in Top 10 after Stuttgart title
1 year, 9 months ago

ATP Rankings: Tiafoe joins fellow American Fritz in Top 10 after Stuttgart title

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on June 19, 2023. Frances Tiafoe joined fellow American Taylor Fritz in Top 10 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his maiden grasscourt title in Stuttgart. With Fritz at eighth and Tiafoe at 10th, this is the first time since Mardy Fish and …

Murray beats Monfils in Challenger Tour meeting in France
1 year, 10 months ago

Murray beats Monfils in Challenger Tour meeting in France

The Hindu  

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray stepped down to the Challenger Tour on Wednesday and defeated fellow veteran Gael Monfils, nine years after the pair’s last meeting. Former world number one Murray, seeking clay court hours on the clock before the start of the French Open later this month, came through 6-3, 6-2 at the second-tier event in the French …

India's Sumit Nagal clinches Rome ATP Challenger title
1 year, 11 months ago

India's Sumit Nagal clinches Rome ATP Challenger title

The Hindu  

India's tennis ace Sumit Nagal became the country's first player to win an ATP Challenger event on European clay court, pulling off an upset win over higher-ranked Dutchman Jesper de Jong in Rome on April 30. The 25-year-old Nagal defeated de Jong, more than 100 places above the Indian in the ATP singles rankings, 6-3 6-2 to clinch his third …

Novak Djokovic closes in on Roger Federer record after reaching ATP Finals final
2 years, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic closes in on Roger Federer record after reaching ATP Finals final

The Independent  

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Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title
2 years, 5 months ago

Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic leads Stefanos Tsitsipas 8-2 in their head-to-head contest and the Serbian has won last seven clashes between the two. Astana: Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. Obviously, didn’t know the amount of finals I …

Huesler becomes first Swiss man since Federer to win title on ATP Tour
2 years, 6 months ago

Huesler becomes first Swiss man since Federer to win title on ATP Tour

The Hindu  

Switzerland’s Marc-Andrea Huesler captured his first ATP Tour title on Sunday by defeating Danish teenager Holger Rune 6-4, 7-6 in the final of the Sofia Open. Huesler, 26, became the first Swiss player to win a men’s tour-level title since Roger Federer lifted the trophy at his hometown event in Basel in 2019. 🇨🇭🏆 The moment Marc-Andrea Huesler became the …

Indian Wells 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas sent packing by Gael Monfils, Jenson Brooksby
3 years ago

Indian Wells 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas sent packing by Gael Monfils, Jenson Brooksby

Firstpost  

French world number 28 Monfils produced a vintage performance to down Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours to advance to the fourth round. Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian’s three-week reign as world number one. Earlier, …

'Not Finished Yet': Defiant Gael Monfils Battles into Quarters at Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

'Not Finished Yet': Defiant Gael Monfils Battles into Quarters at Australian Open

News 18  

Flashy Frenchman Gael Monfils warned that “I’m not quite finished yet” after winning a drawn-out battle with unfancied Miomir Kecmanovic to reach his second quarter-final at the Australian Open on Sunday. Monfils, yet to drop a set in his four wins at the year’s first major, will face either Italy’s seventh seed Matteo Berrettini or 19th-seeded Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta …

Australian Open: Monfils marches into quarterfinals
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Monfils marches into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Gael Monfils' blistering start to the season continued on Sunday as he eased past Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 7-5, 7-6, 6-3 to reach his second Australian Open quarterfinals. "It was really tough, he played extremely fast on both sides," said 17th seed Monfils, who will play Matteo Berrettini or Pablo Carrena Busta for a place in the semifinals. Monfils will take …

Gael Monfils claims 11th singles title with win over Karen Khachanov
3 years, 2 months ago

Gael Monfils claims 11th singles title with win over Karen Khachanov

Firstpost  

The 35-year-old Monfils has admitted he has struggled for motivation during the pandemic because he does not enjoy playing in empty stadiums Adelaide, Australia: Flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils claimed the 11th title of his career and his first in almost two years when he beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov at the Adelaide International on Sunday. The 35-year-old Monfils has admitted he …

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