Gaël Monfils Exits Miami Masters 1000 After Rain-Interrupted Match
Monfils' elimination leaves Arthur Fils as the last French player in contention, with his match against Alexander Zverev postponed due to weather delays.
- Gaël Monfils was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Miami Masters 1000 after a rain-interrupted three-set match against Sebastian Korda (4-6, 6-2, 4-6).
- Monfils, at 38 years and 6 months, narrowly missed making history as the oldest quarterfinalist in Masters 1000 history.
- The match was marked by multiple interruptions, including rain, lighting adjustments, and other delays, which disrupted the players' momentum.
- Arthur Fils, now the last French player in the tournament, will face Alexander Zverev in a rescheduled match on March 26 due to rain delays.
- Weather disruptions have significantly impacted the Miami Masters 1000 schedule, causing delays and match relocations across the tournament.