Gael Monfils, 38, defeated 4th-seeded Taylor Fritz in a stunning four-set victory in the third round of the Australian Open. Monfils, who won the Auckland Open last week, secured the win with a 134 MPH ace and will now face Ben Shelton in the fourth round.
It is the start of a new year, but Gael Monfils is turning back the clock. The 38-year-old won the title at the Auckland Open last week before embarking on his campaign at the Australian Open .
Monfils secured the victory with a 134 MPH ace. He immediately hit a celebratory dance, much to the delight of the many French tennis fans in attendance at Margaret Court Arena. Monfils explained his process after the upset victory, "Every day is different. We work hard. I try to be very disciplined with the recovery. I am a strong believer myself. Strong belief I can do some damage."
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