Gael Monfils competes in a first-round match at the US Open

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Gael Monfils competes in a first-round match at the US Open

Summary

Gael Monfils played a first-round match at the US Open in Flushing, New York, on Tuesday. The appearance coincided with his 40th birthday. Observers noted that the tournament could serve as his final Grand Slam participation. Monfils struggled to find his rhythm during the opening set of the contest. The match marks a milestone for the veteran player, who last made a deep run at the tournament seven years ago. No final result for the match was provided in the initial reporting.

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Key Details

•Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday on Tuesday while playing in New York.
•The US Open match represents a potential final Grand Slam appearance for the player.
•Monfils has not reached a deep round at the tournament since seven years ago.
•The match was ongoing as of the latest report from Flushing.

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FLUSHING, N.Y. — One set into the first-round match, I wondered when the Gael Monfils show would begin. Tuesday was his 40th birthday, and this could be his last-ever match at a Slam—didn’t he want to party? We did. Seven years after his last deep run at the …
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