Le tennisman français, 311ᵉ mondial, a dignement célébré son anniversaire en éliminant le Paraguayen Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (60ᵉ) en quatre sets, dont un 6-0 pour finir la rencontre. Ses adieux en Grand Chelem attendront donc encore au moins un match de plus.

NEW YORK, Sept 1 : French showman Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 win over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo to reach the second round of the U.S. Open on…

Fans serenade Gael Monfils on his 40th birthday after he won his first round match at the US Open.