Monfils reaches Auckland final at age 38

Veteran Monfils defies age to book spot in Auckland final
Former world number six Gael Monfils clinched a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Nishesh Basavareddy in the Auckland Classic semi-finals on Friday to become the second-oldest player to reach an ATP Tour final since 1990.
Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38
Ivo Karlovic holds the ATP Tour record, having won through to final in Pune, India in 2019 at the age of 39 years, 311 days. Monfils edges Stan Wawrinka who was aged 38 years and 124 days when he reached the final at Umag, Croatia in 2023.
‘Warrior’ Gael Monfils makes ASB Classic final in Auckland, beating Nishesh Basavareddy
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Gael Monfils: Breaking Records and Defying Age in Tennis
Gael Monfils, at 38, has become the second oldest player in over 30 years to reach an ATP Tour final, after defeating Nishesh Basavareddy in Auckland. This marks his 35th ATP Tour final, showcasing his resilience and longevity in professional tennis despite the challenge from younger players.
ATP Auckland: Gael Monfils stops the clock, reaches SF
The Frenchman barely survived the first round and raised his level, scoring three wins and collecting his 73rd ATP semi-final at 38! Monfils faced Facundo Diaz Acosta in the quarter-final and scored a one-sided 6-1, 6-3 victory in an hour and 17 minutes.
Monfils tops Basavareddy, reaches Auckland final at age 38
Gael Monfils became the second-oldest player in more than 30 years to reach the final of an ATP Tour event after beating American Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday.
Gael Monfils Defies Age: Reaches 35th ATP Tour Final
At 38, Gael Monfils has become the second oldest player since 1990 to reach a men's elite tennis tour final, surpassing Stan Wawrinka in age records. Monfils advanced to his 35th ATP Tour final in Auckland by defeating Nishesh Basavareddy and will face Zizou Bergs in the final.
Monfils beats Basavareddy to reach Auckland final
Gaël Monfils faced Nishesh Basavareddy in the semi-finals of the ATP 250 Auckland tournament on Friday. The two players had already met last week in
ATP Auckland: Gael Monfils reaches 35th ATP final at 38!
Gael Monfils is like a fine wine - he gets better with age! The 38-year-old will compete in his 35th ATP final in Auckland following a 7-6, 6-4 victory over the young American Nishesh Basavareddy in an hour and 46 minutes.
Veteran Monfils Powers Past Teenager To Reach 35th Final
The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title.
ATP Auckland Final Prediction: Gael Monfils vs Zizou Bergs
Zizou Bergs is playing his first ATP Tour final, while Gael Monfils is competing in his 35th, at the ATP 250 in Auckland. But the Frenchman’s record in championship matches isn’t the strongest (12-22) and he’s nearing the end of his illustrious career.
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