Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with win over Vallejo in last US Open
Gael Monfils celebrated his birthday with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 win over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo to reach the second round of the US Open.
French tennis star Gael Monfils turned 40 on Tuesday, and he marked the milestone with a thrilling 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo at the US Open. Monfils' birthday celebration came just a day after fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka played his final Grand Slam match. The Frenchman's win secured his place in the second round, keeping his farewell Grand Slam campaign alive.
Monfils dominated the third set and finished the match with a powerful crosscourt forehand to seal the win. The crowd responded with roaring applause as Monfils basked in the adulation, drawing cheers from Louis Armstrong Stadium fans. Monfils expressed his gratitude, saying that the fans' energy made his 40th birthday celebration "incredible."
The former world number six's win also marked him as the oldest player to win a main-draw singles match at Flushing Meadows since Jimmy Connors did so on his 40th birthday in 1992. Monfils' next opponent will be American Learner Tien.
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