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.
“Stay safe, make sure to evacuate if you’re in an evacuation zone,” says the American in Australia. “All the firefighters are doing an amazing job, thank you to everyone that is helping out.”
Taylor Fritz defeats Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney to give Americans second title in three years
The Czech missed two match points up 5-3 in their, second set, then threw in the towel after dropping three consecutive games due to cramps and left knee pain.