Gael Monfils, 39, becomes second-oldest winner at Canadian Open in Montreal

French veteran Gaël Monfils, aged 39 years and 335 days, defeated Poland's Kamil Majchrzak 6‑4, 6‑4 in the first round of the Canadian Open (Masters 1000) in Montreal on 3 August 2026. The win makes him the second‑oldest man to claim a main‑draw singles victory at the tournament, trailing only Richard “Pancho” Gonzales, who was 42 in 1970.

Monfils entered the event on a wildcard in what is expected to be his final appearance at the Canadian Open, aiming to secure a wildcard for the upcoming US Open. He celebrated the victory with his trademark “X”‑shaped arm gesture and thanked the crowd, noting the support of his wife Elina Svitolina and daughter Skai. The result ends a four‑month winless streak and adds to his late‑career highlights, including a 2025 Auckland title that made him the oldest ATP champion since 1990.

The match also underscored Monfils’ continued competitiveness despite a 3‑7 season record, as he leveraged experience to out‑serve Majchrzak and convert key break points. His performance keeps him in contention for further rounds and reinforces his goal of playing at a high level until he turns 40.