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Gaël Monfils late-career tennis milestones

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French tennis veteran Gaël Monfils achieved significant milestones during the late stages of his career in August 2026. On 3 August, Monfils defeated Kamil Majchrzak in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal. At age 39, the victory made him the second-oldest man to claim a main-draw singles win at the tournament, trailing only Richard ‘Pancho’ Gonzales. Following this performance, Monfils competed in the US Open. On his 40th birthday, he defeated Paraguay’s Daniel Vallejo in a four-set match (2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0). ~~This win at~~ At Louis Armstrong ~~Stadium~~ Stadium, Monfils utilized his athleticism and showmanship to overcome an initial set loss and dominate the remainder of the match. This win marked him as the oldest man to win a match at the US Open since Jimmy Connors in 1992. The victory also represents Monfils’ 34th career win at the tournament, the most achieved by a Frenchman in New York. ~~Playing on a wild card, Monfils overcame an initial set loss to dominate the remainder of the match.~~ During the event, he also competed in mixed doubles alongside his wife, Elina Svitolina, where they reached the semi-finals. Monfils, who has indicated his intention to retire at the end of the season, will face American Learner Tien in the second round. This victory keeps his farewell Grand Slam campaign active at the tournament where he previously reached the semifinals in 2016.

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