At 38, Gael Monfils upsets Taylor Fritz at Australian Open, advancing to last 16.

In a surprising upset at the Australian Open, 38-year-old Gael Monfils defeated fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz, advancing to the last 16. Monfils, ranked 41st in the world, won 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4, marking the second time a player of his age has reached this round since 1988, after Roger Federer. Monfils will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Ben Shelton next.

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