Gael Monfils has often been blamed for not taking full advantage of his talent during his career. Indeed, the French veteran could have achieved more prestigious results although he played in the same era as legends such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

It was darn impressive on its own to see 38-year-old Gaël Monfils start 2024 with a title run in Auckland. After all, to win a tournament in his late 30s put Monfils in the company of such rare masters of longevity as Ken Rosewall, Connors, Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

MELBOURNE, Australia — World No. 4 and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz is out of the Australian Open after Gael Monfils continued his vintage run through the tournament. Fritz took the first set 6-3, but from thereafter Monfils took control, prevailing 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Alex de Minaur has confirmed that he does not have the necessary weapons to put Jannik Sinner in trouble. The Australian ace has always been defeated by the Italian on the professional tour and the quarterfinal of the 2025 Australian Open was no exception.

American player Ben Shelton has criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open after reaching the semifinals at the Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Gaël Monfils's legion of fans is daring to dream big, but the evergreen Frenchman is focused on other priorities than lifting the trophy at Melbourne Park.

Grand Slam champ looks to move on from controversy after Australian reporter clarifies comments. Favorites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek advance.

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily. But American teenage qualifier Learner Tien’s fairytale run is over after he suffered a thigh problem in a four-set defeat to Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in Melbourne.

38-year-old French tennis star Gael Monfils has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. He pulled off a stunning upset against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, winning 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row ... But Svitolina's husband, the 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils, retired from his match in the last 16. The 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic wasn't in action -- he plays Carlos Alcaraz ...

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 24-time slam champion, who is trying to win a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park, played less tennis than many of his rivals did in 2024 while failing to win a slam. Instead they were split between Jannik Sinner (Australian, US) and Carlos Alcaraz (French, Wimbledon).