Monfils Sets ATP Tour Record with Title Win in Auckland

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Gael Monfils has made history after beating Zizou Bergs in straight-set to become the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title with victory at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Monfils claimed a 6-3 6-4 win over Bergs for his 13th tour-level title and at 38 years and four months old, becomes the oldest singles champion since the ATP Tour was formed in 1990. The record was previously held by Roger Federer when he won the title at Basel at 38 years and two months old in 2019.

Victory in Auckland also sees Monfils become the oldest man to win a tour-level title since 43-year-old Ken Rosewall won in Hong Kong in 1977.

“It means a lot. Age is a number,” said Monfils. “But we keep working. I keep believing that I can play high-quality tennis and I have been showing it this week so I am very happy.”

The world number 52, who won his first title in 2005, will now travel to Melbourne for the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday. Monfils will face younger compatriot, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, in an all-French first-round tie.

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