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.

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 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.

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 ...

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

Monfils upset fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the third round at Melbourne, Australia. When Monfils made his Australian Open debut in 2005, Fritz, now 27 years old, was 7.

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 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland.

Learner Tien, 19, beats Corentin Moutet while Gael Monfils, 38, defeats fourth seed Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

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

Gael Monfils is still making history – but he is only concerned about the next match. The French legend added another layer to his longevity on Thursday, as he became the oldest man in the professional era (since 1969) to reach the last four in Auckland.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Gael Monfils has become the second oldest ... Federer (Basel in 2019 aged 38 years and 80 days) and Rafael Nadal (the 2024 Swedish Open at 38 years and 48 days ...

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