Gaël Monfils Becomes Oldest ATP Tour Champion at 38
The French veteran claimed his 13th career title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, breaking Roger Federer's record and setting a new milestone in tennis history.
- Gaël Monfils, aged 38 years and 132 days, won the ASB Classic in Auckland, defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 to become the oldest ATP Tour singles title winner since the Tour's inception in 1990.
- Monfils surpassed Roger Federer’s previous record as the oldest ATP champion, set in 2019 at 38 years and 74 days, and is now the oldest player ranked in the ATP top 100.
- This victory marks Monfils’ 13th career title, coming 20 years after his first in 2005, and follows a 447-day title drought since his 2023 Stockholm Open win.
- Monfils showcased resilience throughout the tournament, including a comeback from near elimination in the opening round against Pedro Martinez.
- With momentum from his historic win, Monfils heads to the Australian Open, where he is set to face fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.
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