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Monfils Turns 40 With a U.S. Open Win

2 Sep

Summary

Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a U.S. Open match victory.
He became the oldest man to win a U.S. Open match since 1992.
Monfils plans to retire after this year's tournament.

Gael Monfils marked his 40th birthday with a triumphant victory at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night. He defeated Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a final score of 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0, turning back the clock with a dazzling display of skill.

This win made Monfils the oldest man to secure a U.S. Open match win since Jimmy Connors in 1992. The French showman, who plans to retire after this year, expressed his gratitude to the crowd for making his birthday match "incredible."

Monfils advanced to face American Learner Tien. He had previously teamed with his wife, Elina Svitolina, for mixed doubles, reaching the semifinals in their first tournament together.

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