Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988

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

Henry Bernet achieved something Roger Federer failed to do by winning the Australian Open 2025 boys’ title Saturday, with the young Swiss using comparisons to his illustrious compatriot as motivation.

At the same time, it is worth noting that – with this retirement – Monfils has become the player with the most retirements and walkovers in Open Era together with German Tommy Haas. Both are 33, ahead of Nikolay Davydenko and Philipp Kohlschreiber in this particular ranking.

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.

French veteran Gaël Monfils rolled back the years to stun the USA’s No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, winning 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 after three hours and eight minutes of scintillating tennis.

French veteran professional tennis player Gael Monfils is now the oldest winner of an ATP Tour title, breaking Roger Federer's record.

Monfils was struggling with a back injury at the start of the fourth set as Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-finals

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.

Gael Monfils joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open's fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988, coming back to beat No ...

Henry Bernet achieved something Roger Federer failed to do by winning the Australian Open boys' title Saturday, with the young Swiss using comparisons to his illustrious compatriot as motivation.

Ben Shelton and Madison Keys achieved a joint milestone for American tennis at the Australian Open, one last accomplished by Andy Roddick and Serena Williams.