Historic Victory for Monfils
Gael Monfils claimed his 13th tour-level title with a straight-sets win over Belgium’s Zizou Bergs (6-3, 6-4) in the ASB Classic final in Auckland, becoming the oldest ATP Tour singles champion at 38 years and four months.
This achievement breaks the previous record held by Roger Federer, who won the Basel title in 2019 at 38 years and two months.
“It means a lot. Age is a number,” Monfils said. “We keep working, and I believe I can still play high-quality tennis. I’ve shown it this week, so I’m very happy.”
Monfils now holds the distinction of being the oldest man to win a tour-level title since Ken Rosewall won in Hong Kong at age 43 in 1977.
Next Stop: Australian Open
Ranked world number 52, Monfils will now head to the Australian Open, where he faces fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.
Keys Overcomes Injury to Win Adelaide Title
Keys Shines in All-American Final
In the Adelaide International final, Madison Keys battled through a leg injury to defeat top seed Jessica Pegula in an all-American clash, claiming a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory to secure her ninth WTA title.
The world number 20 took a medical timeout during the second set for her taped left leg but stormed through the deciding set in just 26 minutes.
Pegula and Keys Set for Australian Open
Jessica Pegula, the US Open runner-up, returns to action after recovering from a knee injury. She is seeded seventh at the Australian Open and will face Australian wildcard Maya Joint in the first round.
Meanwhile, Keys takes on fellow American Ann Li, aiming to continue her strong form in Melbourne.
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