Gaël Monfils plays final Grand Slam match at US Open
2 sources across 2 countries · France · United Kingdom
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- Le Monde
- The Guardian
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Gaël Monfils played his final Grand Slam match on Thursday at the US Open, where he was defeated in the second round by American Learner Tien in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. The 40 year old Frenchman, who plans to retire after the Masters 1000 in Paris later this season, has been a fan favorite throughout his 22 year career. During the match, Tien used a patient strategy and long rallies to wear down the veteran, who struggled with fatigue and physical pain. Monfils saved four match points before finally losing after 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Monfils entered the tournament as a wildcard and reached the second round by defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on his 40th birthday. This victory made him the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992. Over his career, Monfils reached a peak ranking of world number six in 2016 and reached the semifinals of both Roland Garros in 2008 and the US Open in 2016. He finishes his Grand Slam career with a record 131 victories for a French player across 71 tournaments.
Both reports, which come from center left outlets, emphasize Monfils's role as a showman and the emotional support he received from the New York crowd. One account focuses on the physical toll of the match and the specific tactical struggle against the 20 year old Tien, while the other frames the defeat as a quieter farewell compared to the epic five set matches that defined his reputation.
How each side framed it
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- The outlets framed the event as an emotional farewell to a beloved entertainer of the sport, highlighting his legacy of showmanship over his lack of major titles.
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