Gael Monfils Wins on His 40th Birthday at the US Open to Extend His Grand Slam Career
- On Tuesday, French showman Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday by defeating Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 at the U.S. Open, advancing to the second round and keeping his farewell Grand Slam campaign alive.
- Monfils, now ranked 311th, is competing in his 70th Grand Slam tournament and 18th U.S. Open appearance after reaching a career peak ranking of 6 in 2016 and planning to retire after this season.
- Monfils became the oldest man to win a U.S. Open match since Jimmy Connors defeated Jaime Oncins on his 40th birthday in 1992, while fans at Louis Armstrong Stadium serenaded the Frenchman with 'Happy Birthday' during his speech.
- After dropping the first set, the former world number 6 dominated the remaining sets with a crosscourt forehand winner to clinch the third set, advancing to round 2 to face American Learner Tien.
- During his on-court interview, Monfils said, 'You guys always make it electric, amazing,' while the showman who reached the 2016 semifinals is making final memories competing in both singles and mixed doubles with his wife, Elina Svitolina.
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Gael Monfils wins on his 40th birthday at US Open
NEW YORK — Gael Monfils stood in the middle of the court and bowed to the crowd that was treating the Frenchman to a roaring ovation on his 40th birthday. The match was still a ways from ending. But after leaping in the air to smash a forehand winner — a daredevil shot that few
The audience of the American tournament will be entitled to an additional date of the French veteran, against the American Learner Tien (15th), to make the pleasure of his baroud d'honneur in the Grand Slam a little longer.
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Gael Monfils matches Jimmy Connors with U.S. Open win on 40th birthday
Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a milestone win in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York. The Frenchman downed Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 to become the first player to win a U.S. Open match at age 40 or older since 1992. The last player
Gael Monfils Celebrates 40th Birthday with US Open 2026 First-Round Win | 🎾 LatestLY
Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday in style yesterday, September 1, 2026, with a captivating victory over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the US Open 2026 first round. The French showman won 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, marking a memorable milestone as he advances to the second round. 🎾 Gael Monfils Celebrates 40th Birthday with US Open 2026 First-Round Win.
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