Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Monfils Ends 20-Year Australian Open Run
Gael Monfils, a famous tennis player from France, played his last match at the Australian Open.
He was 39 years old and had been playing in this tournament for 20 years.
He played against a younger player from Australia named Dane Sweeny.
Monfils had some trouble moving because of an injury, but he still played really well.
The match was very exciting, with both players having their moments.
In the end, Sweeny won the match.
Monfils thanked the fans for their support over the years.
It was a sad moment for Monfils and his fans, but also a special one because it was his last time playing at the Australian Open.
Gael Monfils lost his first-round match at the Australian Open to Dane Sweeny in a four-set match.
Monfils, 39, was playing in his 20th and final Australian Open.
Monfils' movement was severely restricted due to an injury, but he showed flashes of his trademark flamboyance.
Sweeny, a local qualifier, won the match 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5.
Monfils thanked the fans for their support over the years during his final appearance at the Australian Open.
- Who
- Gael Monfils and Dane Sweeny
- What
- First round match at the Australian Open
- When
- Tuesday, 2026
- Where
- Kia Arena, Australia
- Why
- Monfils' final Australian Open appearance before retirement
- Player
- Gael Monfils
- Opponent
- Dane Sweeny
- Match Result
- 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5
- Monfils' Age
- 39
- Sweeny's Age
- 24
- Venue
- Kia Arena
- Monfils' Career Span
- 2003-2026
