Gael Monfils bids emotional farewell to Australian Open
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Veteran French tennis player Gael Monfils was given an on-court homage on Tuesday after losing his first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of his 20th and final Australian Open on Tuesday with a mix of pain and regret as he fell to an injury-hampered 6-7(3) 7-5 6-4 7-5 defeat in the first round to local qualifier Dane Sweeny.
Por un último espectáculo, Gael Monfils hizo que la multitud coreara su nombre mientras se despedía del Abierto de Australia.
The 39-year-old, known for his entertaining style, fought hard but ultimately fell to Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny, who won 6-7
Gael Monfils lost to home favourite Dane Sweeny in the Australian Open 2026 first round, with experience meeting youth in a lively Day 3 Melbourne clash. Check the highlights here
Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner takes on Hugo Gaston, while Great Britain's Katie Boulter is also in first-round action against Belinda Bencic - listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary and follow text updates.
Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny is not receiving much home-court advantage as he goes up against retiring French fan favourite Gael Monfils in the Australian Open first round. Follow live.