Gael Monfils retires to bring unfortunate end to record-breaking Australian Open run - Monfils was struggling with a back injury at the start of the fourth set as Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-f

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.

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 claimed his 13th ATP title in Auckland. The Frenchman played in his 35th ATP final and ousted Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 37 minutes, lifting a trophy and writing history books.

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.

Gaël Monfils becomes the oldest winner ever on the ATP Tour and dethrones Roger Federer at the same time.

Thirty-eight-year-old Frenchman wins 13th tour title, 20 years after his first, to succeed Roger Federer as the oldest winner on ATP Tour; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in the final in Auckland on Saturday,

Gael Monfils, at 38, joins Roger Federer as the only older players to reach the Australian Open's fourth round in the expanded era. Monfils overcame Taylor Fritz with a stunning performance, showcasing his resilience and skill.

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Tennis' golden couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina are enjoying an incredible run at the Australian Open and, while for some the holy grail would be to go all the way, Monfils has another heartwarming dream.