US Open 2026: Gael Monfils wins on 40th birthday to reach New York second round

Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday on the court at the 2026 US Open, defeating Paraguayan opponent 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 to advance to the second round. The French veteran became the oldest man to win a US Open match since 1992, a record spanning 34 years. The crowd serenaded Monfils with a rendition of Happy Birthday during what he has described as the final major of his career.