Advertising

Ben Shelton praises "greatest highlight tape of all time" Gael Monfils, who retires from grueling Australian Open match

Ben Shelton praises "greatest highlight tape of all time" Gael Monfils, who retires from grueling Australian Open match

Shelton led 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 1-0, 40-0 when the 38-year-old threw in the towel Monday in Melbourne.

ALL OF Matt Fitzgerald'S ARTICLES

Quote of the Day: Ben Shelton denies Lorenzo Musetti chance to become his "daddy" at AO
Social

Quote of the Day: Ben Shelton denies Lorenzo Musetti chance to become his "daddy" at AO

"I was fighting to not let that happen," the lefty said in Melbourne after avoiding a third straight loss to the Italian.

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
Alex Michelsen & Learner Tien: from pre-season to flying into Australian Open week two together
Australian Open

Alex Michelsen & Learner Tien: from pre-season to flying into Australian Open week two together

The 20-year-old and 19-year-old each claimed straight-set wins in third-round action Saturday.

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
Ageless Gael Monfils ousts Taylor Fritz in Melbourne for first career Top 4 major win
Facts & Stats

Ageless Gael Monfils ousts Taylor Fritz in Melbourne for first career Top 4 major win

The 38-year-old served out the American, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4, for his best Grand Slam victory by ranking in his 65th appearance.

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
All Heart: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina first man in 20 years with successive Australian Open two-set comebacks
Australian Open

All Heart: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina first man in 20 years with successive Australian Open two-set comebacks

He pulled it off Friday by saving two match points in a third-set tiebreaker against Jakub Mensik.

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 17, 2025
Joao Fonseca, Brenda Fruhvirtova, Chris Eubanks: AO qualifying final round storylines
Australian Open

Joao Fonseca, Brenda Fruhvirtova, Chris Eubanks: AO qualifying final round storylines

Rising talents Kudermetova and Tien, along with Aussie Birrell and veterans Martic and Garin, also seek main-draw tickets.

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 08, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka departs IMG for Naomi Osaka's EVOLVE agency: "A multi-faceted icon with limitless potential"
The Business of Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka departs IMG for Naomi Osaka's EVOLVE agency: "A multi-faceted icon with limitless potential"

Believes co-founder Stuart Diguid, “With a largely untapped commercial portfolio, the possibilities for Aryna’s career are endless.”

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 04, 2025

ALL OF Matt Fitzgerald'S VIDEOS

Open Up: What makes Gael Monfils special? Svitolina, Humbert, Azarenka weigh in
Open Up: A Player Portrait

Open Up: What makes Gael Monfils special? Svitolina, Humbert, Azarenka weigh in

By Matt Fitzgerald May 25, 2024
A Player Portrait: Grigor Dimitrov
"Open" Portrait

A Player Portrait: Grigor Dimitrov

By Matt Fitzgerald Apr 26, 2024
"Total package" Jerry Shang primed to break new ground for China on ATP Tour | TenniStory

"Total package" Jerry Shang primed to break new ground for China on ATP Tour | TenniStory

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 05, 2024
TenniStory: Zheng Qinwen

TenniStory: Zheng Qinwen

By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 17, 2023

Visual Stories

Catherine, Princess of Wales, stopped by to see Katie Boulter before watching Elena Rybakina open her title defense on Centre Court.
Wimbledon

Kate Middleton sits next to Roger Federer in Royal Box after Court 18 visit

By Matt Fitzgerald 04 July 2023
Will both competitors tack on two more wins to add to their respective Grand Slam trophy cabinets?
Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek practice side-by-side in preparation for Roland Garros semifinals

By Matt Fitzgerald 08 June 2023
The second seeds, who finished runner-up at the Paris major in 2022, overcame Marta Kostyuk and Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2, on Sunday.
Roland Garros

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff return to Roland Garros quarterfinals with three-set rally

By Matt Fitzgerald 04 June 2023
After shining on Court Simonne-Mathieu, the Italian will battle Carlos Alcaraz in a sizzling fourth-round showdown.
Roland Garros

Golden Hour: Lorenzo Musetti lights up Roland Garros in definitive Norrie win

By Matt Fitzgerald 03 June 2023
The German saved two match points in the fourth set, then fought through a wild final game to take the second-rounder on Thursday.
Roland Garros

Tears Of Joy: Daniel Altmaier bests Jannik Sinner in emotional Roland Garros finish

By Matt Fitzgerald 01 June 2023
Down 0-4 in a fifth set late Tuesday, the French favorite overcame cramping through pure passion to deny Sebastian Baez in the first round of Roland Garros.
Roland Garros

The Greatest Showman: Gael Monfils' love for the game and his people transcend Court Philippe Chatrier

By Matt Fitzgerald 31 May 2023