Gael Monfils Celebrates 40th Birthday with First Round Victory at US Open
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · France
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- Le Monde
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French tennis player Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday after defeating Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0. The victory occurred on Monfils' 40th birthday, making him one of the oldest players to win a main draw singles match at Flushing Meadows. He is now scheduled to face American Learner Tien in the next round.
Monfils struggled in the first set, which he lost 2-6, but recovered to dominate the remaining three sets. The match took place at Louis Armstrong Stadium, where the crowd sang happy birthday to the veteran player. Monfils, a former world number 6, entered the tournament with a wildcard and is currently playing his farewell campaign of Grand Slam tournaments. He is expected to retire following the Paris Masters 1000.
Reports from center and center-left perspectives both emphasized the celebratory atmosphere and Monfils' role as a showman. The center-left coverage provided additional historical context, noting that Monfils is the third man over 40 to win a match at the tournament, following Ken Rosewall and Jimmy Connors. It also highlighted his past relationship with the New York public, including a semifinal run in 2016 and a notable match against Roger Federer in 2014.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The reporting framed the event as a 'baroud d'honneur' and provided detailed historical context regarding Monfils' career and his relationship with New York.
- Centre
- The reporting focused on the celebratory nature of the birthday victory and the excitement of the crowd.
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