It was darn impressive on its own to see 38-year-old Gaël Monfils start 2024 with a title run in Auckland. After all, to win a tournament in his late 30s put Monfils in the company of such rare masters of longevity as Ken Rosewall, Connors, Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach ... Monfils started his season with a title at a hard-court event in Auckland, New Zealand, which made him the oldest man to win a tournament since at least 1990. “Just fortunate.

Gael Monfils, at 38, captured the ATP title in Auckland, becoming the oldest winner before retiring from the Australian Open due to injury. Despite impressive performances, his long matches took a toll.

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

Monfils upset fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the third round at Melbourne, Australia. When Monfils made his Australian Open debut in 2005, Fritz, now 27 years old, was 7.

The future of men’s tennis has been on show at the Australian Open but Gael Monfils struck a major blow for the old guard with victory over fourth seed Taylor Fritz. Frenchman Monfils is only the second player aged 38 or over, after Roger Federer, to ...

Gael Monfils, at 38 years old, stunned Taylor Fritz to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open. With agility and strategy, Monfils turned back the clock and celebrated with a dance on court. This victory marks a significant milestone in a season that's seen him reach new heights.

Gael Monfils' incredible run of form rolled on ... when he triumphed in Auckland. And the 38-year-old Frenchman claimed his place in the last 16 with a come-from-behind 3-6 7-5 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 ...

Gael Monfils (R) hugs Taylor Fritz after the men s singles 3rd round match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Gael Monfils of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2025. / IMAGO / Xinhua

Ben Shelton's sister Emma lauded him on his Australian Open exploits. The 22-year-old did well to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal, where he suffered a 6-7 (2), 2-6, 2-6 defeat to reigning champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Sinner: Sinner further highlighted his status as the best player in the world with an emphatic run to a third Grand Slam title. The world No 1 dropped just two sets in Melbourne and his dominance in the final highlighted the gap between him and the rest of the field on hard courts.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has warned Auckland commuters to expect delays this afternoon after a northbound crash on SH1. Photo / NZ Transport Agency A crash on Auckland’s Southern ...