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.

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

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.

The Italian Sinner strolled into round two when French opponent Hugo Gaston retired on Rod Laver Arena with the second seed in full control at 6-2, 6-1. Gaston, who had an abdominal injury, slumped to his chair and shook his head as his tournament ended in distress.

Elina Svitolina registered a dominant start to her 2026 Australian Open campaign, winning her first-round match against Cristina Bucsa 6-4, 6-1.

Por un último espectáculo, Gael Monfils hizo que la multitud coreara su nombre mientras se despedía del Abierto de Australia.

Day three of the Australian Open saw unexpected upsets and remarkable performances. Naomi Osaka made a fashion statement and won a gripping match against Antonia Ruzic. Gael Monfils bid farewell to the tournament,

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.