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Monfils Turns 40 Into a US Open Farewell Show

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Monfils Turns 40 Into a US Open Farewell Show
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On his 40th birthday at the US Open, Gael Monfils delivered a crowd-pleasing comeback, beating Adolfo Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 to turn what could have been a farewell into a moment of theatrical tennis, as the veteran showman, who announced retirement in 2026, continues to entertain with his reach, touch, and trademark trick shots even without a Slam title.

Topics:sports#gael-monfils#retirement#spectacle#tennis#us-open
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