Gaël Monfils: Oldest ATP winner of all time at 38!

Gaël Monfils: Oldest ATP winner of all time at 38!

French tennis star Gaël Monfils made history on Saturday by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP title at the ASB Classic in Auckland. At 38 years and four months, he defeated the Belgian Zizou Bergs in a thrilling final 6:3, 6:4. This means Monfils has overtaken the record held by Roger Federer, who was two months younger when he won the title in Basel in 2019. Monfils secured his 13th title on the ATP Tour, almost 20 years after his first victory in Sopot, Poland, in 2005 crown reported.

On the pitch, Monfils explained: “Age is just a number, but we keep working.” He emphasized that he continues to work on his game and is full of passion for the sport. He had a solid performance during the game; He got his first break and quickly gained a 3-0 advantage in the first set. Bergs struggled with his second serve as he won only 33% of those points, making it easier for Monfils to close out the first set after just 48 minutes. In the second set, Monfils was victorious again and maintained his lead until the end CNN held on.

The view of the Australian Open

Monfils' impressive comeback is highly anticipated as he now prepares for the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday. In the first round he will face his 21-year-old compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Zizou Bergs will also intensify his preparations and face Argentinian Facundo Díaz Acosta. The first races of the new tennis year promise exciting encounters and thrilling moments on the court, as Monfils proudly carries the record recognition on tennis' biggest stage.