The pragmatic pro in Gael Monfils would like to have finished off his first-round win in straight sets against up-and-coming

How else can you explain the way Gael Monfils, a 38-year old, beloved and battle-scarred veteran, has powered his way into the history books and, in recent weeks, outdueled both seasoned veterans and promising youngsters nearly half his age?

Age is a number” was Gael Monfils’ assessment when he broke the record as the oldest ATP tour title winner in Auckland last week.

In a gripping first-round match at the Australian Open, Gael Monfils defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a thrilling five-setter. The seasoned Monfils, known for his athletic displays, showcased his experience against the big-serving debutant,

Taylor Fritz, the highest-seeded American man at the Australian Open, needed just 82 minutes to defeat Cristian Garin on Thursday and advance to the third round.

Taylor Fritz, the highest-seeded American man at the Australian Open, needed only 82 minutes to defeat Cristian Garin on Thursday and advance to the third round.

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.

The pragmatic pro in Gael Monfils would like to have finished ... Monfils had the advantage against a player on debut at Melbourne Park. Mpetshi Perricard had never advanced beyond the first ...