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.

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.

Jannik Sinner remains number one, however big names like Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev fail to find a spot in the top five ATP rankings.

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

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.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on Friday ... demands of Grand Slam tennis proved too much for French veteran Gael Monfils and American teenager Learner Tien. The stifling heat did not help ...

Novak Djokovic was unable to add a 25th Grand Slam title to his immense career during the Australian Open. Despite a faultless run to the

A captivating intergenerational battle is on the cards when Ben Shelton and Gael Monfils face either to extend their stay in Australian Open 2025.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he ... Slam tennis proved too much for French veteran Gael Monfils and American teenager Learner Tien.

Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches.