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Gael Monfils Secures 12th ATP Tour Title with Nordic Open Win After Nearly Two-Year Gap

37-Year-Old French Tennis Player Defeats Qualifier Pavel Kotov in Three Sets in Stockholm, Becoming the Oldest Finalist in Nordic Open History.

Overview

  • Gael Monfils won the Nordic Open final in three sets against qualifier Pavel Kotov, marking his 12th career ATP Tour title.
  • This victory serves as Monfils' first ATP Tour title win in almost two years, with his previous title won in Adelaide in January 2022.
  • Having previously won the tournament in 2011, Monfils has now secured his second title at the Nordic Open.
  • At 37, Monfils set a record by becoming the oldest finalist in the history of the Nordic Open.
  • Despite being ranked No. 109, Pavel Kotov had an impressive tournament run, moving through two qualifying rounds and four more tournament rounds before losing to Monfils in the final.