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Monfils gives up to Shelton after a setback

Le 20/01/2025 à 09h52 par Clément Gehl
Monfils gives up to Shelton after a setback

Exhausted, Gaël Monfils was unable to go all the way against Ben Shelton in the last 16 of the Australian Open. Trailing 2 sets to 1 and broken in the 4th set, the Frenchman decided to retire.

At 38, Monfils was coming off a title in Auckland and three excellent victories at the Australian Open.

Shelton declared in a post-match interview: "I've watched Gaël since I was a kid. I've always said he's the one with the best highlights video.

I hope that at his age I'll be able to do some of the things he does.

The Grand Slams are real physical tests. I feel good, I'm in good shape physically.

Shelton will face Lorenzo Sonego in the quarter-finals.

FRA Monfils, Gael
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USA Shelton, Ben  [21]
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USA Shelton, Ben  [21]
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ITA Sonego, Lorenzo
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Open d'Australie
AUS Open d'Australie
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Ben Shelton
14e, 2930 points
Gael Monfils
33e, 1430 points
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