Monfils, the fourth oldest player in history to defeat a Top 3िं
Incredible triumph for Gael Monfils at ATP Cincinnati 2024, who arrived with little confidence in his tennis and caused a major upset against Carlos Alcaraz. The French tennis player, aged 37 years and 349 days, becomes the fourth oldest male player to defeat a Top 3, only behind Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors, and Roger Federer. This result will surely boost his confidence for the upcoming hardcourt season.
4 - Gael Monfils (37 years and 349 days) is the fourth oldest player to defeat a top-3 opponent in the ATP Rankings since they were published in 1973, younger only than Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. Wine.#CincyTennis | @CincyTennis @atptour @OptaJean
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) August 16, 2024
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