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By Chris Oddo | @Thefanchild | Sunday 23 March 2025
38-year-old Gael monfils It is growing up as a great, good -quality 1986 Chateau Margaux.
The Frenchman seems to be getting better with time, and he continued to ride his momentum on Sunday in Miami while he defeated Dwarf 7-5 5-7 7-6 (1) to become the oldest man who has ever reached the 16th round in Miami.
No need for words@Gel_monfils #Miamiopen pic.twitter.com/xwpeoacolk
– Tenis TV (@tennistv) March 24, 2025
Monfils, who started his season in Auckland by becoming the oldest player to ever win an ATP title, improves in 14-4 a season. He tried a battle lit with the 27-year-old Munar in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Butch Bucholz court.
Monfils has won three-setters in a row to reach the fourth round, and he has now captured the set third ties. So much to have many miles in those elastic legs.
Former World No. 6 continues to amaze, and fans continue to embrace his brand of a kind of art, athlete, charisma and show.
The unprecedented Frenchman will face Sebastian Fourth in the fourth round on Tuesday. He defeated America in the direct set two weeks ago, in the second round in Indian Wells.
Monfils will have to depend on another few years if he wants to become the oldest man who reaches the fourth round at a Master 1000 event. This record belongs to Ivo Karlovic, who reached Feat in 2019 in Indian Wells at the age of 40.
Older players to reach the 16th round in Masters 1000:1. Ivo Karlovic (40), 2019 Indian Wells.
2. Gael Monfils (38), 2025 #Miamiopen 🙌 Pic.twitter.com/tzabnfs0y0
– Tenis TV (@tennistv) March 24, 2025
